Storylines Coming Out of The EXPO: Illinois Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>As we close out our coverage of the Prep Hoops The EXPO: Illinois let's look at the storylines that came out of the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Homewood Flossmoor Primed for Big Season</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HF is ready to make major noise in the south suburbs this upcoming season!&nbsp; They have the star in junior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2467517' first='Darrius' last='Hawkins'] who was shaking defenders, making others better with passing, and scoring with crafty moves.&nbsp; His backcourt mate [player_tooltip player_id='2829613' first='Danny' last='Ruffin'] is a strong bodied two with plus athleticism and solid shot making.&nbsp; Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2540205' first='John' last='Brown IV'] flashed a nice mid-range game along with displaying his athleticism on the glass.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3733519' first='Jaylen' last='Barren'] could be a nice piece to this team who has a lot of depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbard North Top 10 Seniors Are So Under Valued</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is true that the 2027 class as a whole is not the greatest from a D1 perspective, but there is no doubt that Glenbard North wings [player_tooltip player_id='2125660' first='Lamari' last='Carpenter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2455373' first='Oturo' last='Redento'] are that level of prospects.&nbsp; Carpenter is a skilled shot maker with a feathery touch.&nbsp; Wiry frame with the ability to win off the bounce.&nbsp; Redento just stuffs the stat sheet impacting across the board on both ends as a player that will help a team win games at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lacy vs Edwards One on One Battle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best back and forth clash came with [player_tooltip player_id='2532341' first='Keyae' last='Lacy'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'] Jr going at it.&nbsp; Lacy had a breakout summer with Geek Squad and used his athleticism to put pressure on the rim along with get to his spots for jumpers.&nbsp; Edwards from West Aurora has nice size on the perimeter with lanky strides getting to the cup.&nbsp; Smooth ball handler that can really create.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Upperclassmen Who Don't Get Enough Attention</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a lot of prospects at the event that might not get the attention they deserve for a variety of reasons.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='3427173' first='Jordan' last='Wordlaw'] (Dunbar) showed that he is among the premier CPS prospects with his power and athletic overall game. [player_tooltip player_id='2948455' first='Laterryon' last='Lee'] (Prosser) is another player from the city who has positional size and can impact on both ends. [player_tooltip player_id='2390391' first='Khevel' last='Diambuana'] (Romeoville) is a bouncy forward that could have a breakout season. [player_tooltip player_id='2822666' first='Derrick' last='Moore'] (Lincoln Park) is someone that will get a nice bump in our next update as a wide bodied five who has slimmed down some showcasing touch around the cup. [player_tooltip player_id='2532321' first='Elijah' last='Bell'] (Marian Central Catholic) is a flat out bucket getter with his three level scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>All-Moving On Up Squad</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3037102' first='Cashius' last='Collins'] (Warren)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3669944' first='Judah' last='Maxwell'] (Niles North)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2441084' first='Noah' last='Hester'] (Taft)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3724128' first='Matt' last='Cowen'] (Plainfield East)<br>Luke Lettivin (Niles Notre Dame)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3699681' first='Terrell' last='Eason'] (Lincoln Park)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>All-Breakout Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528189' first='Joseph' last='Christian'] (Oswego East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2895441' first='Malik' last='Arogundade'] (Brooks)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2522885' first='Lyle' last='Taylor'] (Pekin)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3676181' first='Nathan' last='Pederson'] (Dundee Crowne)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3733519' first='Jaylen' last='Barren'] (Homewood Flossmoor)<br>Charles Washington (St. Francis de Sales)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3732560' first='Jackson' last='Vanderheydt'] (Washington)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2831749' first='Nathan' last='Freiheit'] (Buffalo Grove)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3660232' first='Jayden' last='Stewart'] (Hope)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2433661' first='Aamir' last='Smith'] (Whitney Young)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3726274' first='Stafford' last='Brown'] (Montini)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2532029' first='Riggins' last='Travieso'] (St. Viator)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->