Dinnon Drops 22 as Andrew Advances over TF South in 4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We kicked off our coverage of the IHSA State Tournament on Monday night with a fun contest in 4A between Andrew and TF South.&nbsp; Both squads feature a potential D1 prospect in the junior class and several underclassmen emerged.&nbsp; Andrew led the majority of the game, but TF North did come back to tie the contest with 4 minutes left before Andrew would ultimately take control winning on their home floor 59-55 to advance to the regional semis on Wednesday.&nbsp; Here we examine the prospects that caught our attention in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839876' first='Ryan' last='Dinnon'] (Andrew – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dinnon is primed for a big spring and summer!&nbsp; The Andrew face up four man is known as a plus shooter from distance.&nbsp; He banged one in to begin the game, but after missing a couple he instead got to work in other ways.&nbsp; Shot fakes for takes off the bounce, multiple straight line takes finishing with either hand, and-1 on cut, and got to the free throw line at a high rate where he was money!&nbsp; Very skilled wing overall that is a good passer hitting cutters for dimes.&nbsp; Thought he rebounded at a good clip throughout the game.&nbsp; He went for 22 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2921082' first='Titus' last='Payton'] (Andrew – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payton has taken major steps in his game since we first saw him in August.&nbsp; The combo forward has broad shoulders and good length.&nbsp; Mobile athlete that is effective defensively and rebounds well in his area.&nbsp; Rim runner in transition that showed nimble finishing around the cup on cuts off the ball along with reverse layups.&nbsp; Also took his man off the dribble from the high-post for a score at the cup netting 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125664' first='Malik' last='Mahmoud'] (Andrew – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mahmoud is a plus shooter from distance that drained a trio in the win for Andrew.&nbsp; His floor spacing opened things up for Dinnon and Payton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2328086' first='Amari' last='Dukes'] (TF South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dukes is the top prospect on TF South.&nbsp; Long and rangy guard that has a lot of intriguing physical tools and potential upside.&nbsp; He flashed it in this game, but it wasn't consistent.&nbsp; Couple nice drives for a reverse layup and spinning finish.&nbsp; Nailed a spot up three from the corner along with one cutting to the ball in the mid-range for 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orville Cross (TF South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cross put his name on our radar in this game.&nbsp; The 6'4” power forward is an undersized post that will play at the college level with his sturdy frame and skilled low post game.&nbsp; Played strong through contact and had touch around the cup.&nbsp; Spinning post moves, finished in the pick/roll, and was a monster on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Went for 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217963' first='Isaiah' last='Whitehead'] (TF South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitehead brought a major spark in his last high school game for TF South.&nbsp; He caught fire in the second half with his perimeter shot making as he poured in multiple deep threes to get his team back in the game.&nbsp; Crafty finisher for a smaller guard among the trees in the paint and had a couple slick passes off live dribbles.&nbsp; Went for 17 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->