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<p>What Illinois prospects that are under the radar had nice weekends boosting their stock at the Chi-Town Tip Off event? Here is a look at a few in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B's Under the Radar Stock Risers</strong>!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3430130' first='Michael' last='Hampton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2828653' first='Greater' last='Purpose Athletics'] - 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Hampton is a thick bodied scoring wing from St. Rita who continued to showcase that skill over the weekend. Pure bucket getter with a strong body and toughness finishing in traffic. Can play bully ball at times along with using his jumper knocking in several mid-range jumpers and threes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2796681' first='Zion' last='Braimah'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] - 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Braimah was one of the prospects I was most looking forward to evaluating over the weekend. The power forward is a FREAKISH athlete! Like top 1% out there! He is a two footed power dunker that powered them in throughout the weekend. He does the majority of his damage off the offensive glass along with converting out of the dunker spot and on lobs. Did flash a sweeping take, spin move, and one three ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839877' first='Elton' last='Jaegerskog'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] - 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Jagerskog put together a nice weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last='']. The New Trier skilled forward has good size and skill. He is an elite glue guy with his versatility across the board as a connective passer, solid rebounder, transition scorer, and shooter off the catch.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532040' first='Deandre' last='Higgs'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] - 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Higgs impressed late in the high school season with Thornton as he showed there was more in his offensive bag than we saw early on. Continue to like where his game is trending. Strong and stocky small forward that brings intensity to both sides of the ball. He powered his way to the hoop on multiple occasions in transition and the half court for layups and euro steps. Showed he could knock in a three on occasion and is a monster wing defender!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2951200' first='Timmy' last='Van Gorp'] (Midwest Bobcats - 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Face up skilled four didn't score a ton, but we liked what we saw out of him with his size, mobility, and ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. Name to watch this year for Fremd looking for their next crew of stars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385164' first='Cash' last='Brooks'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] - 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Brooks is a combo guard that can really shoot it from downtown. In a game against [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National he provided a much needed floor spacer as he poured in four of them in the win. Can shoot off the catch or create on his own including step backs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499153' first='Jaylen' last='West'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National - 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>West will be looked at as a key player for Hillcrest next season. The strong bodied wing is a high-energy guy that is super quick to the offensive glass for second chance points. Also can play bully ball getting downhill running over defenders while knocking in a 10-15 footer on occasion.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2986698' first='Mason' last='Spicer'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] - 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>Spicer is a player our other scouts had seen, but this was my first look. Combo guard that can handle it getting to his spots for pull ups along with slick layups and getting to the line. Also shined defensively with his quick hands and moving well laterally staying in front of his man.</p>
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