Senior Stars Sizzle at When Sides Collide

The annual When Sides Collide event once again delivered high-level matchups and provided a stage for several seniors to make their mark. With college coaches watching closely these veterans showed why they're ready for the next level. Here's a look back at the senior prospects who stood out over the weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552438' first='Mason' last='Lockett IV'] | Oswego East | 6'5”   The future DePaul Blue Demon got rolling in the second quarter and never looked back, finishing with 24 points. Lockett consistently attacked the rim, finishing through contact against a taller New Trier front line. He's an athletic guard with a well-rounded offensive skill set. Capable of beating defenders off the bounce and converting at a high rate around the paint. Lockett also showed his versatility as a scorer by knocking down a couple of threes and a smooth pull-up jumper from mid-range.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552486' first='Danny' last='Houlihan'] | New Trier | 6'4”   Houlihan put on a shooting clinic, catching fire in the second quarter and finishing the first half with 15 points. In the second half he continued to drain shots before ending with 28 by the end. The High Point commit is a pure a shooter who confidently spotting up from deep and creating space in the mid-range. He drilled five threes, mixed in pull-up jumpers, and added a few easy buckets on timely cuts. With his size and shot-making ability, Houlihan continues to separate himself as one of the region's elite shooters.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552408' first='TJ' last='Williams'] | Bolingbrook | 6'3”   Williams set the tone early by knocking down a pull-up jumper on the opening possession. The long, athletic guard finished with 19 points while impacting the game defensively and on the glass. He was effective both in the half court and in transition, consistently getting downhill and finishing strong. Williams also capitalized on defensive reads, turning steals—particularly off lazy inbound passes—into easy points.   [player_tooltip player_id='2875676' first='Elijah' last='Anderson'] | Bolingbrook | 6'7”   A productive outing for Anderson, who controlled the glass on both ends of the floor. He showed patience and strength in the post, scoring off a drop step and a short hook. Anderson recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, providing a steady interior presence throughout the contest.   [player_tooltip player_id='1435692' first='Rykan' last='Woo'] | DePaul Prep | 6'1”   Woo delivered one of the top performances of the weekend, leading all scorers with 26 points while knocking down six threes. A skilled and savvy lead guard, Woo thrives as a playmaker on the move and is equally dangerous relocating off the ball. His feel for the game, shot-making, and competitiveness stood out as he consistently punished defensive lapses.   [player_tooltip player_id='2323334' first='AJ' last='Chambers'] | DePaul Prep | 6'0”   Chambers played a key role in DePaul Prep's win over Marist, finishing with 11 points. The strong guard matched up well defensively and made the most of his opportunities offensively, hitting open shots and attacking the rim with confidence.   [player_tooltip player_id='1845360' first='Rashaun' last='Porter'] | DePaul Prep | 6'7”   The Toledo commit brought physicality and production in the paint. Porter consistently carved out space inside, sealing defenders and finishing through contact. His presence was felt on both ends, and he finished with 13 points in the victory.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552445' first='Charles' last='Barnes Jr']. | Marist | 6'5”   Barnes showcased a versatile skill set combining size, athleticism, and defensive flexibility. Offensively, he flashed an expanding arsenal with pull-up jumpers, baseline shots, and strong takes to the rim. Barnes finished with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, highlighting his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.   [player_tooltip player_id='1845365' first='Adoni' last='Vassilakis'] | Marist | 6'1”   Vassilakis once again proved to be a steady, reliable presence in the backcourt. A pass-first guard who values possession, he consistently made the right reads and knocked down open looks. His physical tools and composure translate well to the college level as he finished with 14 points including two threes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2105390' first='Jayden' last='Wright'] | Benet | 5'11”   Eastern Illinois is getting a good one in Wright. He led Benet with 21 points while impressing as a floor general. Wright operates smoothly in traffic, changing speeds and absorbing contact while keeping the ball on a string. His court vision and IQ allow him to draw defenders and create opportunities for teammates, traits that make him ready for the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='2105376' first='Colin' last='Stack'] | Benet | 7'0”   The biggest player at the event made his presence felt defensively and on the boards. Stack clogged the lane, altered drives, and pulled down everything in his area, finishing with 12 rebounds. Offensively, he converted efficiently around the rim. The North Dakota State commit posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, continuing to show improved balance and mobility.   [player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] | Warren | 6'4”   Walker battled throughout the contest, finishing with 13 points despite defensive attention. He scored off broken plays by attacking off the dribble and absorbed contact in the lane. While he hit a pair of jumpers, much of the game saw him forced into contested looks.   [player_tooltip player_id='2437525' first='Joel' last='Paasch'] | Warren | 6'3”   Paasch provided floor spacing for Warren, knocking down a pair of three-pointers and showing his ability as a spot-up shooter.

The annual When Sides Collide event once again delivered high-level matchups and provided a stage for several seniors to make their mark. With college coaches watching closely these veterans showed why they're ready for the next level. Here's a look back at the senior prospects who stood out over the weekend.