30 Teams Who Could Shake Things Up Outside the Post Summer Top 40

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The month of June was a great chance for us to see a large group of high school teams in a short amount of time throughout the month.&nbsp; That combined with the evaluation of individual players on the grassroots circuit in the spring and July has allowed us to get a good feel for where we are heading into the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here we examine the 30 Teams to Watch outside of the Top 40 heading into the fall league and camp season.&nbsp; We of course will have another update of this prior to the start of the season.&nbsp; Things can and will change as you can see from our WAY TO EARLY Rankings right after last year's state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] is an SIU-Edwardsville commit who will be the clear go to player for an Alton team who lost a ton!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2839876' first='Ryan' last='Dinnon'] is the star as the 2027 post is a stretch four that can play inside and out.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2921082' first='Titus' last='Payton'] is one of the higher ceiling 2029 big men in the class.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2125664' first='Malik' last='Mahmoud'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2371812' first='Justin' last='Freeman'] are guards that will play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bloomington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most fun duo's in the state to watch is going to be at Bloomington.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2886530' first='Brysen' last='Morris'] might be the best freshman in the state as a jumbo wing with skill.&nbsp; His running mate [player_tooltip player_id='2767828' first='Dallas' last='Marshall'] is an athletic top 10 2029 prospect in his own right.&nbsp; If these two stay together watch out down the line!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Buffalo Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the fastest rising posts in the state has been [player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] who has consistently moved up in update after update.&nbsp; Emerged as a mid-major target who rebounds, finishes, and blocks shots.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] is a gritty shot maker from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Burlington Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore power forward [player_tooltip player_id='2536509' first='Declan' last='Wilson'] has a chance to be among the better 2029 big men in the state with his skill and athleticism playing inside/out.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2125672' first='Patrick' last='Magan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2415547' first='Cash' last='Cumpata'] are perimeter players to watch on this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crane</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] is among the more underappreciated prospects in the 2027 class.&nbsp; Slender combo guard who can fill it up in bunches and will post big numbers in the CPS.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3430181' first='Jayden' last='Hall'] could emerge as his running mate.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crystal Lake South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CLS has a nice ensemble of prospects that have size!&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2915369' first='Noah' last='Cook'] has breakout potential.&nbsp; Twins [player_tooltip player_id='2369867' first='Ryan' last='Morgan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2369943' first='John' last='Morgan'] inside are wide bodied and skilled posts.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2750020' first='Carson' last='Trivellini'] is a perimeter player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Decatur MacArthur</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MacArthur lost a ton from a team that was probably the second best 3A squad in the state a year ago.&nbsp; Three key pieces return in speedy point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2455400' first='Damonte' last='Phillips'], versatile guard [player_tooltip player_id='2369863' first='KT' last='Thomas'], and skilled four man [player_tooltip player_id='2381555' first='Kendall' last='Howell'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deerfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look out for guards [player_tooltip player_id='2369868' first='Charlie' last='Yellen'], [player_tooltip player_id='2125685' first='Tommy' last='Donahue'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2403346' first='Drew' last='Schnurman'] who this team is built around.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2798656' first='Zach' last='Newman'] is a bruising 2029 center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fenwick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Friars are an interesting squad!&nbsp; Really enjoyed watching them in June.&nbsp; They were without Iowa football commit Jake Theis who says he will play as a senior guard for them.&nbsp; He and [player_tooltip player_id='2827004' first='Luke' last='Vongluekiat'] are the veteran leaders of a young team with promise.&nbsp; Names to look out for include Donavan Rodgers, Danny Lange, [player_tooltip player_id='2394774' first='Corey' last='Griffin'], [player_tooltip player_id='2411075' first='Noah' last='Marshall'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2864955' first='Major' last='Staley'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Geneva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brothers David Udiowd and Jonny Udiowod along with [player_tooltip player_id='2369872' first='Cody' last='Rader'] combine to form one of the most fun backcourts in the state with scoring and playmaking flair!&nbsp; Eastern Michigan QB commit [player_tooltip player_id='2415540' first='Ben' last='Peterson'] will play with his squad until December.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbard West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125588' first='Bennett' last='Kammes'] has elevated his stock after a strong summer.&nbsp; Combo guard who is a lights out perimeter shot maker.&nbsp; He will lead this team with [player_tooltip player_id='3517495' first='Roman' last='Coe'] as another to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbrook North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nate Fridman is a tough as nails point guard who combined with [player_tooltip player_id='2405900' first='Charlie' last='Lappin'] makes this a super fun team to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hyde Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Oliver has a nice group of guards to watch on a squad looking to make a run downstate.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2125609' first='Denard' last='Grayson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2880101' first='Keontae' last='Douglas'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2864958' first='Martell' last='Henderson'] will make noise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joliet West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Full reset here for Joliet West with a new trio of freshman all with the same last name!&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3664728' first='Chad' last='Carter Jr']. is the headliner as one of the best incoming 2030s in the state.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2369892' first='Connor' last='Carter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='3649648' first='Carson' last='Carter'] also have shown promise.&nbsp; Vinny Sandon is another young player to watch as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Forest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scouts are always a sneaky team!&nbsp; This team has a couple of skilled wings in [player_tooltip player_id='2499191' first='Rory' last='Haas'] and [player_tooltip player_id='3660778' first='Camden' last='Scroggins'] who can really shoot the basketball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Libertyville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is now the [player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis'] show at Libertyville.&nbsp; He showed some really high ceilings throughout the spring and summer with his ability to score, defend, and dish.&nbsp; Top 10 2028 player who is effective on and off the ball.&nbsp; Inside it is [player_tooltip player_id='2390523' first='Evan' last='Okey'] in the junior class who will anchor the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall is the defending state champions and return quite a bit!&nbsp; Darrin Laye Jr returns after a breakout high school season especially in the playoffs as an electric guard.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2827104' first='Rayvon' last='Myles'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2411671' first='Amari' last='Kennedy'] both have experience and room to continue to get better!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Niles North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3669950' first='Collin' last='Tobin'] was one of the breakout stars of June as he is a strong bodied bucket getter who can score from all over the floor.&nbsp; Aidan Avilla showed toughness as an undersized four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Niles Notre Dame</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2948540' first='Emran' last='Alispahic'] is a sophomore wing that has next up at Notre Dame!&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2438565' first='Luke' last='Lettvin'] is an experienced lefty sweet shooting combo guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Palatine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2821321' first='Brady' last='May'] is a sharp shooting skilled wing we have been high on for a while.&nbsp; Watch out for young big man [player_tooltip player_id='2864400' first='Jake' last='Tripp']!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peoria Richwoods</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richwoods lost a lot, but they did get transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2963387' first='JJ' last='Duffin'] along with [player_tooltip player_id='2894590' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Perspectives</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the upside in the backcourt at Perspectives in senior [player_tooltip player_id='1874813' first='Jayden' last='Taylor'] and young guard Aaron Harrington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Plainfield East</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2406554' first='KJ' last='Miller'] is among the more toolsy combo guards in the class with his length, athleticism, and shot making.&nbsp; Logan Redditt is a young guard who put his name on the map in 2029 this summer.&nbsp; Solid role players in [player_tooltip player_id='2837052' first='Kaleb' last='Baptiste'], [player_tooltip player_id='2104717' first='Gyles' last='Agyeman'], Matt Cowen, and [player_tooltip player_id='2907626' first='Ryland' last='Anyimadu'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rich Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2632077' first='Jeremiah' last='Weatherford'] leads a Rich Township squad that will have some depth this season.&nbsp; Plethora of guards to utilize in [player_tooltip player_id='2416198' first='TJ' last='Eaton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2323672' first='Amari' last='Winters'], [player_tooltip player_id='3660873' first='TJ' last='Smith'], and freshman [player_tooltip player_id='3687050' first='Jacob' last='Miller'].&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3624181' first='Ty'ron' last='Holcomb'] will be a post to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rockford Guilford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2440418' first='Cooper' last='Pozzi'] at the point is a leader of this squad who can score and dish.&nbsp; Ricky Woods brings physicality up front.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2369859' first='Jayce' last='Lopez'] is a young guard to track while Marmadou Baker has a bright future as a 2030 big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Romeoville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The winners of the post June transfer portal window was Romeoville as they added [player_tooltip player_id='2532349' first='Owen' last='Kirby'], [player_tooltip player_id='3660750' first='Amari' last='Brown'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2323596' first='Noah' last='Emmanuel'] who should all start for them this season while [player_tooltip player_id='2323599' first='Jamarri' last='Fears'] will play next to Brown in the backcourt.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2531987' first='Deon' last='Grant'] is a spark plug guard with his speed and shooting.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3660934' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] is a sleeper on this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Walter Payton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2947403' first='Orlando' last='Bohlen'] is primed for a breakout season!&nbsp; Projectable wing that can really shoot it and is a quality athlete.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3010128' first='Carter' last='Slaise'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2532344' first='London' last='Rome'] were big time transfers who will impact from day 1.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2396333' first='Sean' last='Souter'] brings shooting from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Warren</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren went from #3 to outside of the top 40 will the loss of the reigning PHI Player of the year.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2389107' first='Haze' last='Massey'] is going to be one of the breakout player of the season as the junior shooting guard is an absolutely electric athlete playing above the rim, shooting it from deep, and being a lock down defender.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2469077' first='Tayte' last='Cordova'] and [player_tooltip player_id='3037102' first='Cashius' last='Collins'] will play key roles to try to replace Davis' production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wheaton St. Francis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389886' first='Ben' last='Whorlow'] is a rising senior post who really impressed with his skilled low post game and tenacity on the glass.&nbsp; Couple of young guys to watch in 2029 center Zyler Mason and 2030 guard Donovan Humphrey will make instant impacts.&nbsp; Cullen Katzfey is a nice role player for this squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->