2028 End of Season Film Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before the grassroots season kicks off in Illinois with the Chi-Town Tip Off we wanted to take a look back at film of prospects from all over the state from this past season.&nbsp; Some highly ranked and other new names.&nbsp; We broke them all down including here in <strong>2028 End of Season Film Review</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silas Dobilas (Lisle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season the sophomore from Lisle averaged 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 dimes a game including 31 percent from three.&nbsp; He is a 6'3” guard that plays with good pace and feel.&nbsp; Sound spot up shooter from beyond the arc with a clean release.&nbsp; Can shot fake and move in for a pull up.&nbsp; Cuts well off the ball.&nbsp; Creates space well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3515731' first='Elijah' last='Schweitzer'] (Rochelle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” post averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds in a game in 16 minutes a night on the varsity level.&nbsp; Like how well he rebounds in his area.&nbsp; Good athlete with size and strength along with an intriguing skill set.&nbsp; Presence on the defensive end swatting shots.&nbsp; Also shows the ability to deck it some as a face up post.&nbsp; Crafty finisher down low that carves out space to get his shot off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Travis Spicer Jr (Moline – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rangy guard with some projection to his frame.&nbsp; Can handle it creating off the dribble along with being a solid spot up shooter with a quick release.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that has a nice basketball IQ.&nbsp; Opened eyes as a spot up threat that can attack a close out.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ramsey Owens (Manteno – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Manteno product goes 6'2” and the guard averaged 10 points and 3 boards a game while shooting 38 percent from three this past season.&nbsp; Attacks the baseline strong with drives.&nbsp; Crisp three point shot off the catch.&nbsp; Like the ability to create space for his jumper along with shots in the lane.&nbsp; Can get up and throw down a dunk in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Levi Youngblood (TF North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Youngblood is a 6'0” guard that as a sophomore averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 dimes a game.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that has burst getting in the lane where he can score or set others up.&nbsp; Good athlete with long arms at the point guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braylon Griffitts (Bushnell Prairie City – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'10” sophomore guard averaged 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals this past season on the varsity level.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three that has some juice as well with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; His biggest asset is definitely his perimeter shot making though at this stge.&nbsp; Can attack a close out with a shot fake and spin move.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Polito (Manteno – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polito averaged 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal a game this past year for Manteno.&nbsp; He has nice size at 6'4” which helped him make an impact on the varsity level.&nbsp; Clean looking shot in the mid-range and from three.&nbsp; Scores on cuts off the ball.&nbsp; Finishes through contact in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tousaint Makabu (Champaign Centennial – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and compact 6'0” guard that has major athleticism.&nbsp; It jumps off the film right from the jump with a sick dunk.&nbsp; Explosive attacking downhill as he is built like a running back with broad shoulders and a strong upper body.&nbsp; Gets after it mixing it up on the defensive side of the ball getting in passing lanes for steals which he takes the other way for points.&nbsp; Loves to play in transition and using his burst to get to the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2892582' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] (Hoffman Estates – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a 6'4” 2028 forward who brings bounce and explosiveness round the hoop.&nbsp; Finishes in the pick and roll.&nbsp; Slips in ball screens scoring around the hoop.&nbsp; Finishes well out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Length plays on the defensive end.&nbsp; Rim runs in transition with his long strides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369922' first='Jayden' last='Dozie'] (Maine East – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dozie is a guard coming off a strong sophomore season where he dropped 15 points and 4 rebounds a game.&nbsp; Point guard that has deep range on his three point shot pulling up on the regular.&nbsp; Can rip it taking it off the bounce blowing past defenders.&nbsp; Shoots well off movement.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2897737' first='Ayden' last='Foston'] (Plainfield South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slick handling lead guard that gets to his spots pulling up off the bounce.&nbsp; Shoots well off movement.&nbsp; Gets in the paint off the bounce showcasing solid body control scoring in the lane.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2852837' first='Connor' last='Politsch'] (Forreston – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Forreston sophomore averaged 16 points, 3 dimes, and 5 rebounds a game this past season.&nbsp; Kid plays with some flair to his game.&nbsp; Crisp shot from beyond the arc and is an acrobatic finisher.&nbsp; Range stretches out to well beyond the college line.&nbsp; Quick and assertive moves with the ball in his hands and creative handles off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415286' first='Ryan' last='Williams'] (Benet – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” two guard from Benet played on the JV level this past season.&nbsp; Solid size and length.&nbsp; Creative finisher with body control at the cup.&nbsp; Active hands getting in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2853371' first='Cooper' last='Hamilton'] (Pecatonica – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton is a 6'0” guard in the 2028 class that has solid range on his shot and is slick through traffic.&nbsp; Good entry passes to his post players.&nbsp; Crafty finisher in traffic.&nbsp; Active hands and deflections on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532017' first='Luke' last='Loughlin'] (Barrington – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Point guard from Barrington has been on the radar for a while.&nbsp; Coming off a strong sophomore campaign.&nbsp; Crafty finisher in the lane, quality spot up shooter, cuts off the ball, and has a nose for making plays.&nbsp; Finishes well through and around contact.&nbsp; Solid passing feel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369882' first='Vinny' last='Corrado'] (St. Viator – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man from St. Viator has great size, frame, length, and agility around the hoop.&nbsp; Works well as a screener and roller.&nbsp; Cuts off the ball to the hoop.&nbsp; Can post up using his touch to score.&nbsp; Finishes out of the dunker spot and crashes the glass.&nbsp; Efficient with his touches from 10 feet and in.&nbsp; Good hands catching passes in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->