Rising Seniors Who Elevated Stock at Ridgewood Live

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the Ridgewood Live Event there were quite a few prospects who elevated their game and stock!&nbsp; We look at some of them here in <strong>Ridgewood Live Event: 2027 Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632014' first='Boti' last='Szabo-Zsamba'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continue to be impressed with this 6'8” center from LFA!&nbsp; Big bodied five man that understands angles so well around the hoop.&nbsp; He seals like a veteran post in college getting positioning on the block for scores in the paint using his strong hands and soft touch.&nbsp; High level area rebounder and has some shot blocking potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125684' first='Tej' last='Johnson'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson had a big game with 14 points for LFA against Providence Catholic.&nbsp; The combo guard is a strong bodied guard that can shoot it off the catch along with using ball screens well to let it fly.&nbsp; Liked the on ball defense along with passing finding guys off live dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brian Kizer Jr. (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kizer is a strong bodied guard who plays downhill with his strength and burst.&nbsp; Capable shooter and quality passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839879' first='Timmy' last='Sloan'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sloan didn't score a ton in the game we saw, but at 6'4” with his vision and feel for the game D2 programs should be all over him!&nbsp; Elite feel for the game seeing the play before it goes down in both transition and full court.&nbsp; Sees over the defense with his size making crisp passes right where they need to be.&nbsp; He can score with a quality three point shot along with putting pressure on the rim in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3430149' first='Matthew' last='Logue'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logue turned it up a notch in the second half of their game against Libertyville.&nbsp; The tough and skilled forward scored on seals, went beast mode on the offensive glass for put backs, crafty takes, and when he needed to he stretched with his shooting.&nbsp; Primed for a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devrice Johnson (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson had a strong weekend for the Flyers when we saw him.&nbsp; Well built combo guard that can knock down shots turning around in the mid-range along with spot up triples.&nbsp; Quality perimeter defender that gets stops on that side of the ball creating turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415557' first='Carter' last='Coviello'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going to be a key role player for potential top team in state.&nbsp; The senior guard is a versatile defender, connective passer, and spot up shooter from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839900' first='Joseph' last='Lubbe'] (York)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lubbe is a plus shooter from beyond the arc who has a quick release on his perimeter shot.&nbsp; Let it fly spotting up and creating on his own.&nbsp; Very skilled wing that can put it on the deck on the baseline along with being able to finish in the paint with athleticism.&nbsp; Stock continues to rise each time we see him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403274' first='Timothy' last='Sirotyuk'] (Stevenson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson five man is crafty around the hoop scoring with turnaround jumpers, mid-range shots, running the floor, and showcasing quick post moves.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2431475' first='David' last='Udoiwod'] (Geneva)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kid is a flat out bucket getter.&nbsp; Smaller two guard that gets to the rim with his slippery handles and quick first step.&nbsp; Quality athlete that did most of his damage in the paint, but did drain one three in a 16 point outing vs Whitney Young.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532341' first='Keyae' last='Lacy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lacey is coming off a strong spring with Geek Squad and continued that momentum at Ridgewood.&nbsp; Super athletic guard who pushes the pace in the open floor, gets to the line at a high clip, and plays off his athleticism.&nbsp; Creative finisher in the paint who high points rebounds well for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389886' first='Ben' last='Whorlow'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whorlow is a well built and skilled five man who will find a home at the small college level.&nbsp; Posted 15 points in a win against Niles Notre Dame.&nbsp; Pick/roll finishes, backed in for scores, finished out of dunker spot, and is a pretty good passer.&nbsp; Flashed as a shooter knocking in a triple on a spot up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125620' first='Duke' last='Ross'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross has steadily improved a variety areas of his game over the last year.&nbsp; In this setting it was his ability to put the ball on the deck along with pushing off the defensive glass.&nbsp; Being able to mix that in with his toughness on the defensive end and spot up shooting will make him a player that will be a priority small college player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454838' first='Cole' last='Tillman'] (Mendota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tillman is a prospect we saw on tape this spring, but in our first in person look at him he showed some intriguing qualities.&nbsp; Skilled three man who has good length.&nbsp; Strength of his game was his passing from different angles finding teammates.&nbsp; Crafty ball handler who got in the paint for layups along with going coast to coast in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->