Who Were Breakout Prospects in Champaign at State Finals?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who were the breakout prospects at the IHSA State Finals over the weekend?&nbsp; These unranked prospects will not be for very much longer after the way they played in Champaign!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DJ Laye (Marshall – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laye had a breakout game in the 1A state championship as the 5'11” point guard went for 30 points (11-17 FG) (8-11 FT), 7 rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 dimes.&nbsp; He is a dynamic slashing lead guard slithering through the traffic over and over again for scores in the paint on euro steps, strong rips, and spinning layups.&nbsp; Consistently created havoc on the defensive end getting turnovers and turning them into points on the other end.&nbsp; Excellent transition scorer that has body control around the rim.&nbsp; Look for him to make a nice debut in our market correction update in the next couple weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2827104' first='Rayvon' last='Myles'] (Marshall – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall is a 6'1” point guard that is a monster on the defensive end.&nbsp; Completely changed the state championship game with the way he pressured the ball creating turnovers for points on the other end.&nbsp; He had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 steals.&nbsp; Also shined in the semis going for 13 points showing a good passing feel along with creativity scoring in the paint on sweeping layups and floaters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quinton Gibson Jr (Marshall – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson had a major impact in their semi final victory scoring 20 points.&nbsp; Long and angular 6'2” small forward plays taller than his height.&nbsp; Rim runs in the open floor, finishes out of the dunker spot, and a sweet turn around jumper.&nbsp; High-energy small college or JUCO guy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lawson Land (Goreville – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Goreville 6'2” guard will be a nice piece for them to build around along with King next season.&nbsp; He had a quality showing in the championship game where he was assertive early taking it to the rim finishing with either hand while scoring 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jace Allensworth (Quincy Notre Dame – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allensworth is a Quincy commit that I got to see for the first time at state.&nbsp; The 6'3” small forward is a crafty ball handler that can score on the move with baseline takes, spinning layups, and high/low seals.&nbsp; He also has a nice mid-range game.&nbsp; Does most of his damage in the post.&nbsp; In the semis he had 16 points and in the championship he dropped 21 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917031' first='TJ' last='Togarepi'] (Quincy Notre Dame – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore guard is a high IQ lefty that has crisp handles and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Solid passer and overall playmaker that will be the next star at QND!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393974' first='Evan' last='Frieders'] (Kaneland – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frieders has come on strong for Kaneland as a three and D senior wing that should find a home at the small college or JUCO level.&nbsp; Sound three point shooter off the catch that can let it fly along with being impactful getting into the body of wings or being disruptive in passing lanes.&nbsp; He had 10 points in their semifinal loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403346' first='Drew' last='Schnurman'] (Deerfield – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schnurman put his name on the map in the semis against Kaneland as he was a spark off the bench for Deerfield.&nbsp; He poured in three triples for 9 points.&nbsp; Promising future for the freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emaurion Jackson (East St. Louis – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson goes 6'4” with a long and projectable frame.&nbsp; What we liked about him in the semis was how he played his game getting on the offensive glass, slashing for an and-1, and hit a nice pull up jumper.&nbsp; The Flyers needed some more juice after the Big 3 in that game and he brought it notching 9 points (3-5 FG).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532329' first='Jeremiah' last='Echols'] (Leo – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Echols banged in a pair of threes in their semi final loss to East St. Louis.&nbsp; Coming off a strong close to the season this Leo guard is one to track in the spring and summer as he had 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->