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Who Were the Under the Radar Stock Risers at Chi-Town Tip Off?

Who Were the Under the Radar Stock Risers at Chi-Town Tip Off?
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess April 17, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Michael Hampton
Michael Hampton 6'2" | SG | 2027
IL
Mason Spicer
Mason Spicer 6'0" | SG | 2029
IL
Timmy Van Gorp
Timmy Van Gorp 6'5" | 2028
IL
Elton Jaegerskog
Elton Jaegerskog 6'4" | SF | 2027
IL
Zion Braimah
Zion Braimah 6'7" | PF/SG | 2027
IL
Deandre Higgs
Deandre Higgs 6'3" | SF | 2028
IL
Jaylen West
Jaylen West 6'0" | SG | 2027
IL
Cash Brooks
Cash Brooks 6'1" | SG | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What Illinois prospects that are under the radar had nice weekends boosting their stock at the Chi-Town Tip Off event?&nbsp; Here is a look at a few in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B's Under the Radar Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3430130' first='Michael' last='Hampton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2828653' first='Greater' last='Purpose Athletics'] - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton is a thick bodied scoring wing from St. Rita who continued to showcase that skill over the weekend.&nbsp; Pure bucket getter with a strong body and toughness finishing in traffic.&nbsp; Can play bully ball at times along with using his jumper knocking in several mid-range jumpers and threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2796681' first='Zion' last='Braimah'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braimah was one of the prospects I was most looking forward to evaluating over the weekend.&nbsp; The power forward is a FREAKISH athlete!&nbsp; Like top 1% out there!&nbsp; He is a two footed power dunker that powered them in throughout the weekend.&nbsp; He does the majority of his damage off the offensive glass along with converting out of the dunker spot and on lobs.&nbsp; Did flash a sweeping take, spin move, and one three ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839877' first='Elton' last='Jaegerskog'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jagerskog put together a nice weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''].&nbsp; The New Trier skilled forward has good size and skill.&nbsp; He is an elite glue guy with his versatility across the board as a connective passer, solid rebounder,&nbsp; transition scorer, and shooter off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532040' first='Deandre' last='Higgs'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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.&nbsp; Continue to like where his game is trending.&nbsp; Strong and stocky small forward that brings intensity to both sides of the ball.&nbsp; He powered his way to the hoop on multiple occasions in transition and the half court for layups and euro steps.&nbsp; Showed he could knock in a three on occasion and is a monster wing defender!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2951200' first='Timmy' last='Van Gorp'] (Midwest Bobcats - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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.&nbsp; Name to watch this year for Fremd looking for their next crew of stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385164' first='Cash' last='Brooks'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks is a combo guard that can really shoot it from downtown.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Can shoot off the catch or create on his own including step backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499153' first='Jaylen' last='West'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National - 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West will be looked at as a key player for Hillcrest next season.&nbsp; The strong bodied wing is a high-energy guy that is super quick to the offensive glass for second chance points.&nbsp; Also can play bully ball getting downhill running over defenders while knocking in a 10-15 footer on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2986698' first='Mason' last='Spicer'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] - 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spicer is a player our other scouts had seen, but this was my first look.&nbsp; Combo guard that can handle it getting to his spots for pull ups along with slick layups and getting to the line.&nbsp; Also shined defensively with his quick hands and moving well laterally staying in front of his man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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