What CPS Stars Make Cut for Pre Season All Area Team?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>The high school basketball season will start next month!&nbsp; Yes you heard that right.&nbsp; In November we will be back on the hardwood playing games.&nbsp; We wanted to give you a look at the top players in each region.&nbsp; No better way to do that with our Preseason All-Area Teams!&nbsp; Today we look at the Chicago Public League!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>G – [player_tooltip player_id='2323675' first='Mikey' last='Woods'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods transferred into Perspectives after spending the last couple of seasons in Indiana after breaking out in state as a freshman.&nbsp; Woods appears to be primed for a big senior season as he has grown and become more of a well-rounded player.&nbsp; The CPS is looking for a star.&nbsp; Could Woods be it?<br><br><strong>G – [player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] (Crane)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery had a big summer with Crane showcasing he is a D1 prospect.&nbsp; The senior guard brings a wiry frame and creative handles to the table.&nbsp; Can get his pull up shot off with ease, is super competitive, and gets after it on defense turning steals into points.<br><br><strong>G – [player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='TJ' last='Jamison'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison is a jumbo sophomore combo guard for the Dolphins who at 6'4” has elite positional size.&nbsp; Feathery jump shot that he knocks down at a nice clip.&nbsp; With Marquis Clark's graduation Jamison moves into the go to player for the Dolphins as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>F - [player_tooltip player_id='2323622' first='Damari' last='Stephens'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephens is a thick body wing that has nimble footwork on his drives along with being able to use brute force finishing through opponents on straight line takes.&nbsp; Underrated shooter that rebounds.&nbsp; Will be among the more productive CPS players this year.<br><br><strong>C – [player_tooltip player_id='2433704' first='Oliver' last='Kerrigan'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a real lack of big men in the CPS.&nbsp; Kerrigan was one of the best we saw from the city during the summer as he anchored the Dolphins interior with rebounding, athleticism, and scoring in the paint.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2532341' first='Keyae' last='Lacy'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for Lacy to have a massive senior season.  He is coming off a great summer with Geek Squad where he was the alpha which he will be this year for Simeon.  Ton of juice with the rock in his hands as a creator off the bounce along with being a solid shooter.<br><br><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='1874813' first='Jayden' last='Taylor'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor has steadily improved throughout the course of his career and now is his time to shine playing in perhaps the best backcourt in the CPS with Woods.&nbsp; Quick twitched athlete that has a ton of juice with the rock pushing in the open floor and being a capable shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2947403' first='Orlando' last='Bohlen'] (Walter Payton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 guard is a plus perimeter shot maker with length.&nbsp; Good athlete that excels moving without the ball to get open knocking down threes off the catch at a super high rate.&nbsp; Love his feel, pace, and has greatly improved his handles over the last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='3427173' first='Jordan' last='Wordlaw'] (Dunbar)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wordlaw is a strong bodied wing that has flown under the radar during his career, but kid has game!&nbsp; Powerful small forward who can get to the cup with tight handles and functional athleticism.&nbsp; Rebounds well for his position and has a capable jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – Alvin Robinson (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Its Robinson's time now at Lincoln Park.&nbsp; He has the pieces around him for this team to be successful and he will be the player that can take them to the next level.&nbsp; Broad shouldered and bouncy wing that is an impactful player on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2422347' first='Darrin' last='Laye Jr.'] (Marshall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laye took his team to Champaign last year as a sophomore and now has the target on his back heading into his junior campaign.&nbsp; Laye and his Marshall squad are ready with a ton of returning talent.&nbsp; This is the player that makes everything go!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2915584' first='DK' last='Heard'] (King)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a late addition to this group after he transferred over to King from Mt. Carmel.&nbsp; The #2 sophomore in the state brings a ton of talent with his broad shoulders, long arms, and wiry athleticism.&nbsp; High-motor player who gives an already intriguing King squad star power!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->