Top 2028 Players Who Shined at The Tune Up Illinois

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>At The Tune Up: Illinois our PHI staff was diving into prospects across all classes.&nbsp; Here I examine the best performances I saw in the 2028 class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2879381' first='Mekhi' last='Young'] (BP Hoops)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young played up an age level for BP Hoops as the Thornwood guard is coming off an excellent June with his high school team carrying that momentum into July.&nbsp; Wiry point guard that excels with his speed in transition, acrobatic finishing, and excellent body control at the cup.&nbsp; Sound mid-range jump shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844431' first='Dream' last='Horton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horton had a massive game in his first game with the Fire dropping 25 points in a one point victory.&nbsp; The Curie guard is one of the classic city guards that has long excelled in Mike Oliver's system at the CPS power.&nbsp; He carried the Fire in this game with his three point shot making, array of floaters, and getting to the line for multiple trips to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3643306' first='Amari' last='Williams'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pretty consistent weekend for Williams at The Tune Up.&nbsp; The top center in the 2028 class is a strong bodied five that played assertive both scoring and on the glass.&nbsp; Finished out of the dunker spot, right handed hook shots, and-1s through contact, and pounded the offensive glass.&nbsp; Several nice spin moves and reverse layups.&nbsp; Snatched rebounds in traffic throughout the two games we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384522' first='Elijah' last='Shim'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shim is a prospect that has all the physical tools you could ask for in a young post with his length, height, and athleticism.&nbsp; Definitely needs to continue to add more strength as time goes along as he is still pretty thin.&nbsp; The Kenwood product showed a lot of promise over the weekend as a plus rim protector turning away at least three shots in one contest.&nbsp; Ran the floor hard and maneuvered himself around the cup for scores.&nbsp; Works well as a roller and dive threat along with catching lobs.&nbsp; Active hands defensively and if he can become a consistent rebounder has D1 ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braiden Alford ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vashon rising junior showed up in their second game on Friday as he played off his athleticism and shot making.&nbsp; Explosive takes downhill to the rim along with dropping pull ups from two and three.&nbsp; Under appreciated passer as he made some nice reads in the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Wren ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] EYCL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wren came out of the gates with a strong showing for [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] EYCL.&nbsp; The King 2027 shooting guard is a high energy wing that finished out of the dunker spot, was a dominant offensive rebounder with his quickness off the floor, and got after it on the defensive end.&nbsp; Put pressure on the rim getting to the rack and foul line for 20+ points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is one of the best guard prospects in the 2028 class in the state.&nbsp; The Libertyville guard can be effective playing both on and off the ball.&nbsp; Wiry and explosive athlete that gets to the rim for sweeping finishes at the cup, pushes coast to coast with a ton of speed, and played off his defense getting to the rim.&nbsp; Sound passer that makes quality decisions in the half court as a distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389107' first='Haze' last='Massey'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massey is primed to breakout in the 2028 class.&nbsp; One of the most electric athletes in the state who has really emerged over the last several months.&nbsp; The Warren shooting guard is a slasher with a super quick first step converting at the rim, gets to the cup in transition, and threw down big dunks.&nbsp; More than just an athlete he is a quality ball handler who can get to his spots for pull up twos and threes knocking them down at a solid clip.&nbsp; There was a stretch in one game I saw where he completely took over the game on the defensive end moving his feet, creating turnovers, and forcing tough shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2366141' first='Owen' last='Towne'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and rangy small forward that brings versatility on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Quality positional defender.&nbsp; Capable spot up shooter, quick to the offensive glass, solid ball handler, and is a connective passer.&nbsp; Great complimentary player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403305' first='Michael' last='Schaechter'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schaechter is a point guard that plays with flair.&nbsp; High IQ guard that makes great decisions with the ball making passes off live dribbles.&nbsp; Mixes in some spot up shooting as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2390523' first='Evan' last='Okey'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Libertyville power forward who has a lot of helium heading into his junior campaign.&nbsp; Skilled post that runs the floor well for scores on rim runs.&nbsp; Quick post moves for scores, finishes out of the dunker spot, and have touch around the basket.&nbsp; Quality area rebounder.&nbsp; Look for him to step in to the big man role for Libertyville this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiah Baldwin (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baldwin is a strong bodied power forward that was very impactful for AIA.&nbsp; The Wisconsin product was very active on the offensive glass getting second chance points in the paint.&nbsp; Brings physicality on the interior and is efficient with his paint touches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2394723' first='Caiden' last='Henderson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075515' first='Hoops' last='4 Health'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” OPRF lead guard is quick the ball in his hands winning on straight line takes for straight line buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->