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New Names in 2029 Burst on Scene at Chi-Town Tip Off

New Names in 2029 Burst on Scene at Chi-Town Tip Off
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess April 20, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Dane Conklin
Dane Conklin 6'0" | PF/SF | 2029
IL
Tanner Telford
Tanner Telford
Zereon Morris
Zereon Morris 6'3" | SG | 2029
IL
Nah’shon Williams
Nah’shon Williams
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best parts of the Prep Hoops Circuit is new names emerging on the radar.&nbsp; Here is a look at some of the best that broke out in Chicago's first stop of the spring in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B's 2029 New Names Emerge</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839940' first='Tanner' last='Telford'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Telford is going to be an impactful player for Benet down the line.&nbsp; This shooting guard brings a lot of grit and athleticism on the perimeter.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three who when he gets rolling from deep really can carry his squad for stretches.&nbsp; Physical slasher with tight handles getting downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathaniel Owel ([program_tooltip program_id='3575254' first='Drako' last='Elite'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powerful Rich Township combo forward that was a beast on the glass.&nbsp; One of the best offensive rebounders we saw all weekend with his second jump and tenacity.&nbsp; Scored a ton of points that way along with big dunks.&nbsp; Flashed some face up skill as the weekend went on.&nbsp; Going to be an impactful player for Rich Township down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3582939' first='Dane' last='Conklin'] and Rayce McCroy ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very familiar with Flora Wolves basketball and these two have next!&nbsp; The 2029 guard duo helped pace the Bears to a win against [program_tooltip program_id='3575254' first='Drako' last='Elite'].&nbsp; Mccroy is a quality passer and shot maker.&nbsp; Conklin can also hit a three and rebounds well for his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Healey ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Healey is a crafty finishing lead guard from NCOE.&nbsp; Gets the most out of his ability as a scrappy rebounder and capable shot maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684223' first='Nah'shon' last='Williams'] (FVV Elite)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was the most projectable long term prospect for FVV.&nbsp; At 6'4” with a long and rangy frame he screams developmental upside.&nbsp; Has all the tools, but tended to float at times.&nbsp; Made a clean looking three.&nbsp; If the motor ticks up the potential is there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2757764' first='Zereon' last='Morris'] (FVV Elite)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is an undersized post from Freeport who was super efficient around the cup.&nbsp; And-1s off out of bounds passes, finishing out of the dunker spot, hook shots, and got after it on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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