Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Slashers Pt 1

<p>Time to dive into the superlatives from the Prep Hoops Circuit.  In this series we look at specific skills and classes for who shined the most in that area during the PHC.  Here is our <strong>Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Slashers Pt 1</strong>!<strong><br /> <br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920958" first="Rickey" last="Woods"] (Illinois Hoopstars Willis)</strong></p> <p>The Bloomington wing is an explosive scoring two guard that can get to the hoop with athleticism and power.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tyrese Shannon (Illinois Future/Illinois Hoopstars National)</strong></p> <p>Long and lanky forward brings upside as a slasher getting to the cup in a couple dribbles.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920944" first="Julius" last="Rollins"] (Team MORE/Young &amp; Reckless)</strong></p> <p>Rollins makes plays with the ball in his hands in both transition and the half court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920963" first="Hamahrie" last="Bowers"] (Team MORE/Illinois Hoopstars National)</strong></p> <p>The Hillcrest two guard is a straight line attacker that can explode at the rim.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="821756" first="Jeffrey" last="Oakley"] (Team MORE)</strong></p> <p>Really like the potential of this small forward.  Excellent bounce and takes good angles to the hoop.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="996004" first="Jesus" last="Perez"] (Illinois Outwork)</strong></p> <p>Quick and shifty point guard that got to the hoop at a high rate this summer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dae’Quan Davis (Illinois Outwork)</strong></p> <p>Powerful and athletic two guard that knows how to get downhill!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920951" first="Odin" last="Lium"] (HIT)</strong></p> <p>Known more for his shooting it was actually his slashing and transition game that was most effective this summer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920966" first="Tyler" last="Van Eekeren"] (HIT)</strong></p> <p>This is where the Benet wing really elevated his game.  Became a lot more confident putting it on the deck on the circuit.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="771636" first="Andrew" last="Johnson"] (Illinois T-Wolves)</strong></p> <p>Strong bodied small forward is crafty with the ball and has the strength to finish at the cup.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>TY Johnson (Illinois Hoopstars National)</strong></p> <p>This DePaul Prep guard is one of the most explosive bucket getters we saw this summer with his easy acceleration to the hoop.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920961" first="Noah" last="Reynolds"] (Illinois Hoopstars National)</strong></p> <p>Crafty Peoria Notre Dame point guard made plays in the lane time after time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920948" first="Isaiah" last="Stafford"] (Illinois Hoopstars Nelson)</strong></p> <p>The smooth combo guard showed a lot more assertiveness and bounce on his drives this summer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920998" first="Demarco" last="Clayton"] (Illinois Hoopstars Willis)</strong></p> <p>Angular and athletic guard got downhill slithering through the defenders.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920980" first="Emaryon" last="Byrd"] (Peoria Area Elite)</strong></p> <p>Byrd should be the go to player this season for Peoria Manual.  Size and has burst to score off the bounce.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920979" first="Shane" last="Miller"] (Illinois Hoopstars Central/Illinois Phenom)</strong></p> <p>This Springfield High School product is a dynamic driver that has creative finishes.</p>