Grit Region Final: Top 2022 Illinois Performers Pt 1
The Prep Hoops Circuit concluded with the Grit Region Final. Here we examine the top performances from rising seniors we saw at the event. Check out Grit Region Final: Top 2022 Illinois Performers Pt 1! Caleb Jenkins Caleb Jenkins…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit concluded with the Grit Region Final. Here we examine the top performances from rising seniors we saw at the event. Check out Grit Region Final: Top 2022 Illinois Performers Pt 1!
Caleb Jenkins Caleb Jenkins 6'6" | C North Central | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Jenkins is a big man from De La Salle that has excelled over the last couple weeks of PHC action. Broad shouldered post that rebounds well in his area boxing out. Like what he brings as a dive guy. Even showed some potential nailing a couple spot up threes. Good post defender. Could be emerging as a D2 candidate.
Ryan Duncan Ryan Duncan 6'2" | SG Chicago U-High | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Duncan is a prospect that is most effective off the ball moving getting open to hit shots but can play some on the ball when needed as well. The wiry shooting guard from Chicago U-High is a sound shooter from the perimeter that is nifty finishing around the hoop with euro steps and reverse layups. Should be a major priority for a high academic small college!
Marcellius Cohen Marcellius Cohen 6'8" | C De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Cohen is a big and athletic center that has a great physical frame. Rim ran for scores in transition. Sealed on the block for scores. Good area rebounder. Potential D2 post prospect.
Chaz Harvey Chaz Harvey 5'10" | PG Brooks | 2021 State IL (RISE)
Harvey continues to elevate his stock after deciding to go prep. The former Brooks guard is going to open eyes with his game this season. Athletic combo guard that can score from multiple levels. He is silky smooth with this handles weaving in and out of the defense while being a solid pull up jump shooter. D2 prospect that could get a low-major look.
Jalen Brown Jalen Brown 5'10" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Brown is a strong bodied point guard that has a lethal pull up game. Love how balanced he is on his shot off the bounce or coming off screens to get open. Has value as a defender getting into his opponents. Good passing feel. D2 prospect.
Eli Hofmann Eli Hofmann 5'11" | PG Mercer County | 2022 State IL ( Archangels )
Hofmann had an outstanding month of July. Every event we saw him in he just produced! More of a scoring point guard at 5’11”, but at the small college level he can definitely be effective doing that. Crisp jump shooter that has more to his game being able to get in the lane for penetration finishing with scoop shots around the hoop. He isn’t physically imposing, but gets under the skin of his opponents on the defensive end.
Koen Derry Koen Derry 6'7" | PF Galesburg | 2022 State IL ( Archangels )
Derry continues to be a small college four man that we love what he brings to the table. Consistently finishes on sweeping drives or quick takes from the mid-range. Finishes in the pick/roll. Runs the floor well. Adequate passer.
Turner Plumer Turner Plumer 6'6" | PF Canton | 2022 State IL ( Archangels )
Plumer is another excellent small college big man prospect that came on strong over the last two weekends of the PHC for Archangels . At 6’6” he has nice touch and feel scoring around the hoop. Was effective getting buckets against more stiff posts by using his quickness and sound footwork on the block. Can stretch it to mid-range on the shot.
Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7" | PF Batavia | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Ivan finished off the PHC with another strong weekend. The Batavia 2022 four man was one of the most consistent performers throughout the spring and summer consistently putting up 20+ points on a night in and night out basis. In the game we saw he had 21 points. Usually an excellent pick and pop threat he utilized his post game as the power forward sealed, reverse layups, ran the floor, and was extremely efficient each time the ball touched his hands. Priority D2 prospect in our eyes.
Max Love Max Love 6'5" | SF St. Charle North | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Love was the second most productive player for HIT during July. The St. Charles North small forward is going to make the small college that lands him very happy. He is a kid that is willing to put his body on the line diving after loose balls and had a LeBron swat in the opening game. Skilled offensive weapon that can get his hot off the catch and also made trips to the line for 17 points.
Austin Ambrose Austin Ambrose 6'9" | C Ba | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Ambrose is a left handed five man that has nice size and good skill on the block. High/low seal. Spin moves on the blocks. At times can be a bit mechanical, but like his upside and passing from the five man. High end D3 prospect.
Ola Ajiboye Ola Ajiboye 6'8" | PF Evanston | 2021 State IL (Full Package)
Ajiboye is a power forward that will be going to Don Bosco Prep this upcoming season after finishing as a top 20 prospect out of Evanston. The post has added quite a bit of strength to his wiry frame over the last year. Good rebounder that is getting better at finishing through contact. Mid-range jump shot and finished dump offs. D1 prospect.
Noah Shannon Noah Shannon 6'5" | PF New Trier | 2022 State IL (Full Package)
Shannon had a productive last month and a half. The New Trier power forward can play facing up or using his quickness on the block do score. Runs the floor well and proved to be a solid post defender that a small college should definitely pick up.