Ridgewood Live: What 2027s Had Standout Performances?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final weekend of the June live period brought some of the Midwest's premier talent to the Ridgewood Live Shootout. With college coaches packing the sidelines, these Class of 2027 prospects seized the moment, turning in massive performances based strictly on their weekend production rather than prior rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the top 2027 standouts who left a lasting impression at Ridgewood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] | 6'9" Center | Buffalo Grove (Friday)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sirbu set the tone early in the weekend, cementing his status as the premier true center in his class. In a dominant Friday showing, he racked up 20 points alongside double-digit boards. Sirbu is a high-level rebounder who controls the glass on both ends, consistently snatching misses out of heavy traffic. Offensively, he flashed a polished array of low-block weapons—using subtle shakes, spins, and pure physicality to gain an advantage. He does an excellent job of collectively gathering and playing off two feet, finishing with soft touch around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323620' first='Ed' last='Stasys'] | 6'8" Forward | Benet (Saturday)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stasys is a highly versatile, high-IQ forward whose length and exceptional movement at 6'8" create constant mismatches. Defensively, his lateral quickness allows him to guard multiple positions, anchoring the floor with a non-stop motor. On Saturday, Stasys exploded for 24 points in a diverse offensive display. He scored mostly out of the post, converted multiple dunks and finished plays from pick-and-roll action.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125634' first='Hayden' last='Schroeder'] | Forward | Wheaton Academy (Sunday)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schroeder saved one of the weekend's most complete performances for Sunday. He opened his final contest by converting back-to-back interior buckets, showcasing advanced footwork, precise timing, and great touch. Once he established an inside presence, Schroeder expanded his game to the high post, dissecting the defense with quick spins and reverse pivots that left assignments off-balance. He also had multiple dunks in the contest showcasing his athleticism.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] | Guard | West Aurora (Saturday)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With college coaches watching closely for the final live period opportunity of June, Brown came out cooking against Yorkville. The dynamic guard did a stellar job initiating the offense, delivering on-target passes at full speed. He showed deep range by knocking down a couple of triples from well beyond the arc, but his vision was the real storyteller—dropping two pinpoint outlet passes right on the money. To add punctuation to his performance, Brown threw down a rim-grazing dunk right in front of the coaches' section.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2962335' first='Phillip' last='Jones'] | Point Guard | East St. Louis (Saturday)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones put on an absolute offensive clinic on Saturday, fueling East St. Louis with a huge 24-point performance against Neuqua Valley. The athletic lead guard had the three-ball flowing early, knocking down four triples from beyond the arc. When defenders rushed to close out, Jones utilized his burst to get to the rim in the open floor or smoothly pull up for stop-and-pop 15-footers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409224' first='Jack' last='Zitko'] | 6'1" Shooting Guard | Naperville North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zitko deserves a massive shoutout for one of the most elite individual shot-making displays of the entire weekend. The 2027 guard caught absolute fire from deep, raining down 9 three-pointers to single-handedly stretch the defense, in a win over Northridge Prep.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->