Windy City War: Parham’s Stars from Sunday Afternoon Session

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Windy City War wrapped up an action-packed weekend with a Sunday evening slate that showcased a diverse array of talent, from throwback post presences to lightning-quick guards. Here are the prospects who capped off the event with statement performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Feramni Animashuan | Chicago Fire 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Animashuan was the definition of a "throwback big" on Sunday. Standing at 6'6, he showed veteran-level patience in the post, utilizing simple but effective drop steps and soft jump hooks to dismantle defenders. His impact wasn't limited to the offensive end; he dominated the boards and acted as a high-level rim protector. He finished with a massive double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406430' first='Colin' last='O'Hara'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'10, O'Hara possesses a rare combination of size and mobility. He runs the floor with purpose and finishes efficiently at the cup. During one second-half stretch, he rattled off six straight points, including a smooth baseline jumper that highlighted his touch. His projectable upside is immense due to his fluidity for a player of his stature.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deji Babawande | UEBL 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Babawande is a rangy 6'6 forward who remains largely under the radar despite his versatility. He has the footwork to navigate the paint and the handles to operate on the perimeter. Most impressively, he shows high-level awareness by keeping the ball high to avoid smaller guards when finishing near the rim. He poured in 21 points in a hard-fought contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532358' first='Zaire' last='Green'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green put on a scoring clinic, showing two distinct facets of his game. In the first half, he was a flamethrower from deep, knocking down four triples. In the second half, he adjusted to the defense, attacking the rim and living at the free-throw line. He finished with a weekend-high 29 points to lead his team to a blowout victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140346' first='Dakori' last='Parker'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker showed incredible resilience, bouncing back from a slow start and a mid-game injury to dominate the second half. With his team trailing by 20 at the break, Parker sparked a furious comeback by draining multiple threes and playing with physical intent through contact. He is a patient pick-and-roll operator who finished with 18 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532341' first='Keyae' last='Lacy'] | Geek Squad 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lacy is an elite athlete who plays much bigger than his actual size. With a long frame and above-the-rim bounce, he was a force on both backboards. Offensively, he showed he can do more than just rim run, hitting a difficult step-back jumper and creating his own looks off the bounce. He finished a complete performance with 21 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venckus set the tone early, scoring the first two buckets of the game and maintaining that consistency throughout. He is a long, skilled wing who understands how to navigate screens to find his spots. His mid-range game was particularly sharp on Sunday, leading him to a steady 19-point outing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2879381' first='Mekhi' last='Young'] | Blueprint 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing up an age group didn't faze Young in the slightest. The 5'11 guard is a shifty "blur" in transition with a first step that leaves defenders standing still. He is incredibly crafty when dealing with contact and knows how to manipulate the defense to get into the lane. After a strong second-half surge, he finished with 13 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->