Full Package Showcase: 11th Grade Workout Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Illinois covered the [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Showcase which featured a ton of quality prospects some known and quite a few new names emerged.&nbsp; Take a look at our evaluations of the top performers from the 11^th grade workout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105166' first='Vincas' last='Buzelis'] (Hinsdale Central – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buzelis was the highest ranked prospect at the event.&nbsp; He only played in one of the two days, but was extremely impressive.&nbsp; He has size, strength, and athleticism on the wing.&nbsp; Love the grit and toughness that he plays with on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Really competes defensively even in an open gym type setting along with rebounding well.&nbsp; Struggled shooting it, but when aggressive taking it to the cup he could not be contained including closing one game out with a straight line take converting with his off hand. &nbsp;Adept finishing with either hand at the rim and is a crisp passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105287' first='Braylon' last='Gray'] (Grant – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This lead guard does a nice job of changing gears and getting to the rim at will.&nbsp; One of the most relentless attackers at the event he was super smooth with his handles getting to the foul line or scoring in the paint at a high rate.&nbsp; Threw quite a few on the point dimes as well.&nbsp; Definitely made a name for himself at this event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538983' first='Ethan' last='Henderson'] (Carmel – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw quite a bit from this scoring guard.&nbsp; Plays on the ball but is out there to get buckets!&nbsp; Great length and athleticism to go along with burst with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Created off the bounce shaking defenders to get in the mid-range for pull ups.&nbsp; Also had a sweet step back.&nbsp; His blow by ability might be his biggest strength as he consistently got to the rim over and over for and-1s.&nbsp; Creativity and passing flair were also showing in his game as he made several nice dishes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321417' first='Lazar' last='Lazarevic'] (Rolling Meadows – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This wing with length is a solid rebounder that caught our attention early on with how he rebounded in traffic then took it coast to coast for a score.&nbsp; He can defend some and knocked in a three off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Shrout (Stevenson – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You are buying the spot up shooting here!&nbsp; That is exactly what this guard did over and over throughout the event was knock in triples in bunches!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Kelleher (Maine South – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lean frame on this projectable wing.&nbsp; Like the upside as he should continue to grow and is a plus shooter from beyond the arc with clean mechanics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liam Curtin (Stevenson – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile scorer as a small forward that can convert spinning layups, turnaround jumpers, run the floor for scores, and flashed defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arnas Simaitis (Lake Forest Academy – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied forward that was a good defender mixing it up inside and even had a LBJ block.&nbsp; Nifty around the hoop on a couple layups and hit a three.&nbsp; Flashed a post game including a nice seal and score inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Craig Xia (Stevenson – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This point guard did a little bit of everything for his team at the event.&nbsp; Tough kid that can hit an open shot, handles it well, and is a good passer.&nbsp; Crafty finisher in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paulius Karvelis (Lake Forest Academy – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wing with solid size that can shoot it from three off the catch but also flashed some athleticism running the floor for buckets and showing a baseline runner game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1550476' first='Caden' last='Anderson'] (Marmion Academy – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This point guard caught our eye at the event with his playmaking and passing flair.&nbsp; Great at seeing the floor and getting it up the court in transition.&nbsp; Solid shooter from mid-range and three.&nbsp; Nifty finisher around the rim with a variety of soft touch finishing moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesir Rogers (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This competitive guard had it rolling.&nbsp; Not the biggest player, but he showcased a strong mid-range game, scoring in the open floor, dishing with either hand, and had active hands on the defensive end turning steals into points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->