Top Perimeter Shot Makers: Chicago
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Who are some of the best long distance shooters in the state? We look into that breaking them into different areas of the state. Here is Top Perimeter Shot Makers: Chicago! Shaheed Solebo Shaheed Solebo 6'4" | SF Lane Tech…
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Continue ReadingWho are some of the best long distance shooters in the state? We look into that breaking them into different areas of the state. Here is Top Perimeter Shot Makers: Chicago!
Shaheed Solebo Shaheed Solebo 6'4" | SF Lane Tech | 2024 State IL (Lane Tech)
Solebo is a lefty with strength that can really shoot it off the catch along with creating his own shot.
Jakob Blakley Jakob Blakley 6'1" | PG Walter Payton | 2024 State IL (Walter Payton)
Blakley is one of the best scorers in the public league and a big reason for that is his shot making from all over the floor.
Philip Erickson (St. Ignatius)
Erickson is a high level shooter off the catch and will find a great role doing it at a small college.
Miles Boland Miles Boland 6'3" | SG Loyola Academy | 2024 State IL (Loyola)
Boland is another small college guard that can really shoot it from distance and is well coached.
Nolan Sexton Nolan Sexton 5'11" | PG Evergreen Park | 2024 State IL (Evergreen Park)
Sexton lit up the nets over the summer for Chicago Lockdown with his three point shot hitting them at a super high rate.
Phoenix Gill Phoenix Gill 6'3" | SG St. Ignatius | 2025 State #72 Nation IL (St. Ignatius)
Gill is an ultra smooth shot maker that is at his best from mid-range, but the top junior in the state can also stretch it to three on occasion.
Aleks Alston Aleks Alston 6'9" | PF Kenwood | 2025 State #170 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Alston is a taller shot maker that can be a bit streaky at times, but when he is on can carry a team.
Dalton Scantlebury Dalton Scantlebury 6'8" | PF Lane Tech | 2025 State IL (Lane Tech)
Pick and pop post that is one of the better shooting big men in the junior class. Brings a ton of value with his ability to stretch.
EJ Horton EJ Horton 6'2" | PG Phillips | 2025 State IL (Phillips)
Horton has proven during the first half of his junior year to be one of the better combo guards shooting it from distance in the junior class.
Grant Best Grant Best 6'3" | SG Mt. Carmel | 2025 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
Best is a sniper from three with his ability to move without the ball to get open and brings good athleticism.
Bradley Stratton Bradley Stratton 6'1" | SG St. Laurence | 2025 State IL (St. Laurence)
Stratton is an excellent shot maker who has had a breakout season for St. Laurence as a junior.
Michael Oliver Michael Oliver 5'10" | PG Curie | 2026 State IL Jr (Curie)
Oliver is a spark for Curie that comes off the bench to knock in threes in bunches.
Devin Cleveland Devin Cleveland 6'2" | PG Kenwood | 2027 IL (Kenwood)
The lone freshman from the public league is Cleveland who is already one of the best perimeter prospects regardless of class in the CPS.