Guards Make Impact in 2030 at The Tune Up Illinois

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>The class of 2030 is making its way into high school!&nbsp; At The Tune Up: Illinois we were able to evaluate some of the top incoming freshman and we dive into them here in <strong>The Tune Up: 2030 Guards</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3665027' first='Larry' last='Ellis'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellis is one of the premier guards in the state's 2030 class.&nbsp; The Bloom guard is the son of their head coach.&nbsp; He lit up the nets in the first game we saw him at The Tune Up.&nbsp; His combination of activity on the defensive end, creative layup package, speed in the open floor, and high-motor make him very intriguing.&nbsp; The passing and jumper are coming along nicely early in the process as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chad Carter Jr. ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is a combo guard with good strength and plus athleticism.&nbsp; Knows how to use his physicality against weaker guards attacking them off the bounce and getting them going backwards in transition.&nbsp; Creative finisher at the cup.&nbsp; Quality three point shooter off the catch along with using ball screens pulling up behind them.&nbsp; Quick second jump to the offensive glass and proved to be an active perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3687050' first='Jacob' last='Miller'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rich Township point guard is a smaller PG that plays with a lot of speed in the open floor getting up and down pushing past opponents while having his head up to make a play.&nbsp; Pesky defender that knocked in several threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Al Cooper Jr ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper Jr is an athletic shooting guard that has nice mid-range game along with being able to use his athleticism converting at the rim.&nbsp; Played off his defense getting steals and taking it the other way for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3588221' first='Cody' last='Jackson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Smith)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Younger brother of former Simeon star Zack Norvell is one to watch in this class.&nbsp; Good built on the two guard while showcasing burst in the open floor.&nbsp; The 6'3” guard has quality size already also was adept at turning defense into offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darrin Alexander ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] Smith)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander went off in their game against [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''].&nbsp; The Rich Township guard is a plus spot up shooter who knocked down several of them in the win.&nbsp; Brought them a spark with several players missing as he is a connective passer that can score off cuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dakari Simmons ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] EYBL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons shows intriguing physical tools despite not particularly having his best game.&nbsp; Broad shoulders, size, and physicality at the guard spot make the St. Laurence guard one to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Filipe Hogan El ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] EYBL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indiana product is a strong and athletic wing that is a quality perimeter defender making impactful plays creating turnovers with steals going the other way for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ashawn Craig ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] EYBL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rangy left handed guard from Hillcrest who presents quite a bit of projectability in the little look we got at him.&nbsp; Lefty with a nice float game and capable three point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->