2021 Illinois Prep Hoops Circuit Second Team
The Prep Hoops Circuit ran events in July and August. Many of the top prospects and teams from the state of Illinois participated in the events. We begin our month long review of the circuit with our Illinois All-Circuit teams. …
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit ran events in July and August. Many of the top prospects and teams from the state of Illinois participated in the events. We begin our month long review of the circuit with our Illinois All-Circuit teams. Check out the 2021 Illinois Prep Hoops Circuit Second Team!
Jakobi Heady Jakobi Heady 6'8" | SF Hillcrest | 2021 State IL (God’s Gift/Young & Reckless)
Heady shined in the last two events of the summer in back to back weekends in Minnesota for different teams. The Hillcrest combo forward has size, length, athleticism, and skill. Played with above the rim with explosive jams on a consistent basis throwing down some of the best dunks we saw this summer. His jump shot was pretty effective as well from three as a spot up guy. Plus wing defender that got steals and blocks.
Brandon Weston (Illinois Stars)
Weston would have definitely been a first team selection, but he only played in one event. The former Morgan Park star will head to Hillcrest Prep in Arizona this upcoming season. With the Illinois Stars he more that showed why he is a nationally ranked prospect. Elite explosiveness off the dribble getting to the cup over and over again. Maneuvers the ball around defenders at the cup for scores. Sound shooter that made shots from both mid-range and three. Big time rebounder from his guard spot and can check multiple positions defensively.
Jesus Perez Jesus Perez 5'10" | PG Morton | 2021 State IL (Illinois Outwork)
Perez is a quick and shifty lead guard from Morton that shined in a major way for Illinois Outwork. He was electric with the rock in his hands. Had it on a string getting in and out of defenders while being a shot maker pulling up and off the catch. Also had the speed to weave between defenders getting to the hoop. Crisp passer that made his teammates better and his leadership really shined elevating his team.
KJ Debrick KJ Debrick 6'7" | C Springfield Lanphier | 2021 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars National)
The Springfield Lanphier center took the next step in his development this summer. He was dominant in stretches for his Hoopstars National squad. Force defensively with the way he swats shots and is a brick wall on the interior. Rebounds at a high rate high pointing them in traffic with his strong hands. His offensive skill on the block showed growth with quick hook shots.
Isaiah Stafford Isaiah Stafford 6'1" | PG Crispus Attucks | 2021 IN (Illinois Hoopstars Nelson)
The Bolingbrook combo guard flat out put on a show this summer making a statement he is one of the top guards in the 2021 class. Among the best shooters in the state with his pull up game and how he can drill threes. His silky smooth handles were also able to shine as he got to the rim and finished with athleticism at the rim consistently. Makes others better too by opening up opportunities with his passing.