Summer Challenge: 2024 Illinois Top Performers Pt 2
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The Summer Challenge was held over the weekend in Chicago. I was at Wintrust all weekend taking in the action on Saturday and Sunday. Which rising seniors made the biggest impression? Here we examine them in Summer Challenge: 2024 Illinois…
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Continue ReadingThe Summer Challenge was held over the weekend in Chicago. I was at Wintrust all weekend taking in the action on Saturday and Sunday. Which rising seniors made the biggest impression? Here we examine them in Summer Challenge: 2024 Illinois Top Performers Pt 2!
Sam Lappin Sam Lappin 5'10" | PG Glenbrook North | 2024 State IL (All In Athletics Gold)
Lappin has put together an impressive spring and summer both with AIA and his high school team. Very good mid-range shooter from his point guard spot that has an efficient soft touch finishing game and gets to the line at a good rate. Mixes in scoring and distributing well.
Alex Daniels Alex Daniels 6'5" | SF Warren | 2024 State IL (All In Athletics Gold)
Warren combo forward has some buzz behind him heading into the live periods. Versatile player on both ends of the floor that can win on straight line takes, get to the foul line, and hit spot up threes.
Jack Dabbs (All In Athletics Gold)
The Stevenson small forward brings so much skill on the offensive end. Plus shooter from three off the catch that is a crisp passer on the move and an underrated defender.
Camden Lathos Camden Lathos 6'7" | C Conant | 2024 State IL (All In Athletics Gold)
Lathos is a strong bodied five man that rebounds well in his area on both ends. Runs the floor well for someone his size and is skilled as a finisher around the hoop with footwork and hook shots. Also has face up skill as a shooter from mid-range and three.
Connor Woodin Connor Woodin 6'0" | PG Buffalo Grove | 2024 State IL (All In Athletics Gold)
Woodin was lights out from three when we saw him over the weekend as the Buffalo Grove point guard drained five triples against Big 3. Small college gem!
Brady Chambers Brady Chambers 6'7" | PF Lyons | 2024 State IL (Big 3 Hudson)
The center has a strong frame and rebounds well in his area. Touch around the basket with good low post moves and is adept at being able to step out to shoot it from three. Solid as a passer out of the post and high-post.
Brendan Savage Brendan Savage 6'0" | PG Hinsdale South | 2024 IL (Big 3 Hudson)
Hinsdale South two guard emerged with his scrappy nature and ability to knock down shots from all over the floor in the game we saw netting 15 points against AIA.
Marko Milacic (Big 3 Hudson)
International prospect who has yet to pick a high school is one to watch moving forward. Well built two guard that can shoot it off the catch, post up weaker defenders, and brings toughness on the interior.
Tyda is a scrappy combo guard who is instant offense. Has emerged out of nowhere for Hoops 4 Health this spring and summer. Bucket getter that plays with hesitation and can knock in shots.
Keshaun Vaval (Midwest-G2G)
Vaval is one of the better lead guards in the 2025 class. Quick lead guard that wins off the bounce. Gets to the rack for acrobatic finishes and and-1s. He is at his best being slick scoring off the dribble. Burst with the rock in the open floor as he often gets steals pushing them the other way.
Vontez Dent Vontez Dent 6'4" | SF Rockford Lutheran | 2024 State IL (Midwest-G2G)
Dent is a combo forward from Rockford Lutheran that brights a physical frame rebounding well in traffic and converting through defenders. His jumper showed well over the weekend hitting a pair of threes in a 17 point outing.
Fountain Thomas Fountain Thomas 6'2" | PG Morgan Park | 2024 State IL ( The Work Foundation )
New name that burst on our radar was this Morgan Park lead guard. Strong and compact guard that plays with acceleration whether in the half court or transition. Tough finisher that can really score it.
Tay’Shun Russell Tay’Shun Russell 5'9" | PG Crete Monee | 2024 State IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] Napier)
Smaller scoring lead guard that is a flat out bucket from Crete! Russell hit an array of threes both creating on his own and spotting up. Speed in the open floor and is a pesky defender with active hands.