New 2024 Names Emerge in 2nd Half

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI will not be updating the 2024 rankings again until this summer.&nbsp; We did want to look at some prospects that made a strong case for making their debut in our next update with their play during the second half of the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764717' first='Camden' last='Cerese'] (Lake Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cerese jumped on our radar with a 29 point performance against Conant. Creative handles getting to the cup including going coast to coast.&nbsp; Crisp pull up jumper that he can hit from two and three.&nbsp; Zip on his passes in the half court and dishes it with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1761128' first='Navontae' last='Nesbit'] (Mt. Vernon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'11” junior point guard is a compactly built guard with speed and athleticism.&nbsp; The majority of his game is getting downhill and attacking the cup for euro steps, floaters, and acrobatic layups.&nbsp; Jumper needs to show growth but made an impression at the Salem Invitational.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Artavious Smith (Peoria Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw Richwoods twice in the state tournament and Smith impressed both times.&nbsp; The 6'1” point guard is a slick ball handler that proved he could create off the bounce for himself and others.&nbsp; Got in the lane for kicks and dump off passes.&nbsp; Also is a sound three point shooter off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1619364' first='Decarl' last='Payne'] (Carbondale)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payne is a scoring guard from the 618 that at 6'0” proved he could score from multiple levels.&nbsp; Bucket getter was the go to scorer for the Terriers when we saw them at the SIT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Abraham (TF North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'0” combo is a thin and wiry guard that is excellent shooting it from distance, pushes in open floor, and has a nice float game.&nbsp; Look for him to be TF North's go to player next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373453' first='Kerr' last='Bauman'] (Pontiac)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bauman is a skilled shooting guard that an win off the bounce, get to the line, and finish on straight line takes.&nbsp; Made an impression for Pontiac during their run to the Elite 8!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PJ Chambers (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” shooting guard is a lefty that has nice size at 6'2” with scoring pop.&nbsp; Floater game, capable spot up shooter, and can take it off the defensive glass end to end.&nbsp; He was a key complimentary player for the Rams in their state title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miles Ntekop (Mascoutah)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ntekop is a big bodied and undersized five man that has a nice low post game when we saw him at the Pinckneyville Shootout. Carved out space inside for deep post position and seals.&nbsp; Touch and feel scoring on the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->