What 2027 Prospects Impressed on Film?

<!-- 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>2027 End of Season Film Review Pt 2</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455373' first='Oturo' last='Redento'] (Glenbard North – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redento is a top 10 prospect in the 2027 class.&nbsp; The 6'6” wing averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists a game shooting 56 percent from the field.&nbsp; Love the frame and length he brings to the table. &nbsp;Smooth shot maker from beyond the arc off the catch and pulling up.&nbsp; Attacks with fluid and long strides off the bounce.&nbsp; Excellent body control and feel finishing in the paint.&nbsp; Defense turns into transition offense on a regular basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Tegeler (Riverdale – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” wing from Riverdale averaged 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 dimes a game.&nbsp; Shot 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from three.&nbsp; The two guard plays with nice pace and sets up his shot.&nbsp; Can get to the rack where he has an array of finishing moves.&nbsp; Sound three point shooter that can also step in knocking in 15-18 footers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2881313' first='Isaiah' last='Rogers'] (Bolingbrook – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers is a versatile combo forward that shined as a junior for the Raiders.&nbsp; Good strength and athleticism combination.&nbsp; Broad shoulders with long rms.&nbsp; Can be a three or small ball four at the next level.&nbsp; Nose for the basketball.&nbsp; Cuts well off the ball for scores.&nbsp; Good rebounder and plays well in transition.&nbsp; Versatile defender who can check multiple positions and switch.&nbsp; Breakout candidate!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2814017' first='Davion' last='Tate'] (Maine West – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tate is a smaller lead guard with a stocky frame.&nbsp; Pushes with his speed in the open floor and burst to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2796681' first='Zion' last='Braimah'] (Pecatonica – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Have been hearing a lot of buzz about this 6'7” forward heading into the spring.&nbsp; There are a few OMG dunks on his tape.&nbsp; Rises up for monster two handed slams off jump stops on a regular basis.&nbsp; Explosive out of the dunker spot and in transition.&nbsp; This is definitely a prospect that is primed to move WAY up the board!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2123656' first='Quinn' last='Zinzer'] (Prospect – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prospect 6'0” point guard is coming off a strong junior season.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that is effective getting to his spots rising up for mid-range jumpers or finishing with excellent body control in the paint.&nbsp; Solid passing feel on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Boti Szabo-Zsamba (Lake Forest Academy – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is an intriguing 6'9” post in the junior class.&nbsp; Very strong frame and has functional athleticism.&nbsp; Seals very well on the block.&nbsp; Garners deep post position on the catch.&nbsp; Love his positioning and how he uses his body.&nbsp; Catches on the move finishing in one motion.&nbsp; Super long arms allow him to maneuver around defenders in the paint.&nbsp; Soft touch and can pass very well for a five man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403165' first='Quinton' last='Frakes'] (Stevenson – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior wing goes 6'5” and 200 pounds.&nbsp; Brings toughness on the defensive end.&nbsp; Offensively he is a crafty finisher on slashes and running the floor.&nbsp; Finishes out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Gets on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2894776' first='Devin' last=''] Shah (Hinsdale South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shah is a 6'0” junior guard that has nice length as a two guard.&nbsp; Sound perimeter shooter and finishes extremely well in the paint for his size.&nbsp; Cuts off the ball and has solid handles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822200' first='Lane' last='Eilerman'] (Calhoun – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Calhoun standout averaged 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals a game.&nbsp; Wing with nice length and plus athleticism.&nbsp; Frame to add strength.&nbsp; Good ball handler creating off the bounce attacking on sweeping takes.&nbsp; Plus pull up mid-range shooter that can stretch it out to three with consistency.&nbsp; Really like the combination of skill and athleticism here as a sleeper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384017' first='Eli' last='Wellen'] (Trenton Wesclin – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellen is coming off a season where he went for 11 points a game while shooting 38 percent from distance.&nbsp; Combo guard that has a pure looking shot from the perimeter off the catch.&nbsp; Gets to his spots in the mid-range and is a pretty good finisher around the cup.&nbsp; Crafty scorer in the lane with solid body control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2349619' first='Brady' last='Harris'] (Francis Parker – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is a 5'11” lead guard that dropped 21 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals a game as a junior.&nbsp; Gets in the lane with a quick first step and can finish with a sweet euro move, floater, or kick to shooters.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that keeps the defense off balance.&nbsp; Passes the ball with some flair!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467723' first='Mohammad' last='Farhan'] (Stagg - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stagg 6'5” power forward was a huge part of their turnaround this season.&nbsp; He averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds a game.&nbsp; Broad shouldered and long armed post that is efficient around the basket.&nbsp; Good area rebounder, quick post moves, and can handle it from the high-post.&nbsp; Touch and feel scoring around the hoop.&nbsp; Finishes well out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Uses the glass well to bank in shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389793' first='Dovydas' last='Zuperka'] (Stagg - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'8” forward from Stagg went for 7 points and 4 boards a game this past season.&nbsp; Lanky and athletic frame.&nbsp; Can stretch the floor with his shooting off the catch.&nbsp; He is at his best as a stretch four that can let it fly from deep.&nbsp; Moves well without the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382372' first='Ace' last='Spinner'] (Central A&amp;M – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spinner is a bucket getter from central Illinois who averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1 steal a game this past season.&nbsp; He made 100 three pointers which was a school single year record.&nbsp; Super deep range as a shooter that also likes to get in the mid-range for pull ups off the bounce.&nbsp; Quick release and consistent mechanics.&nbsp; Mixes in crafty conversions in the paint including a nice soft touch finishing package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3506584' first='Max' last='Burns'] (Rock Falls – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burns is a 6'4” guard that gets downhill with burst and athleticism.&nbsp; Nifty finisher in the paint being able to go around defenders then making tough layups at the final level.&nbsp; Capable three point shooter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->