Chi Town Tipoff: Teddy’s Sunday Illinois Standouts
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Here’s a look at some of my top standouts from Illinois on Sunday. Brandyn Michaels HEIGHT 6'2" POS CG CLASS 2025 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Brandyn Michaels Class 2025 Position CG Height 6'2" HS St. Viator |…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a look at some of my top standouts from Illinois on Sunday.
Had plenty of assists vs Indy Game. But I was most impressed with his hustle. Saved two balls that were heading out of bounds that each led to 3’s. Despite his size, I also saw him back down a player and utilize a pump fake for an easy layup in the second half. He followed that up with a turnaround baseline jumper as well as another 3-pointer, his second of the game. Finished with 10 points
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Lengthy 6’5” sharpshooter from Lyons. Had a really nice run in the opening half. Drilling back to back corner 3’s following a cutting layup. Buzzer-beating transition layup to close out the half. His ability to box out on the glass was superb. Very few second-chance opportunities allowed in their matchup vs Indy Game.
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Henry Marshall
Huge opening half with 15 points. Hit shots from all three levels. Consistent shooting threat from deep. Also impressed with his footwork defensively. Did a terrific job closing out open shooters. In the second half, he displayed terrific awareness in transition. Making key passes and picking up numerous assists. Led Powerhouse with 21 points.
6’8” F from Okawille finished with 31 pts vs Powerhouse. He didn’t just play like your average post player. But hit shots all over the floor. Showing off a powerful baseline drive to the hoop. Hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key shortly after. Also creating lots of second-chance opportunities which included an and-one conversion midway through the 2nd half. Tough rim protector on the defensive end. Accumulating a few blocks to go along with lots of forced misses.
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Strong combo-guard started things off with an and-one and another driving layup. He followed that up by hitting four consecutive 3-pointers. Including three of them on consecutive possessions. Became a better facilitator as the game went on and dished out a few assists in the second half. Led all scorers with 18 points in an OT win. Played up a level.
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Crafty, playmaking point guard with a no-look assist to Walker in the first half. Broke off numerous double teams with his dribbling skills in the early going. Pulled up for a clean mid-range jumper late in the first half. Impressive behind-the-back pass to Wolf early in the 2nd half in addition to a few 3-pointers. A 3-pointer with 20 seconds left tied the game at 56. In OT, a reverse layup and a pair of clutch free throws sealed the game.
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2025 SG was all over the place vs Wisconsin Crusaders. Hit a shot from all three levels in the opening half. But what caught my attention was his block against a taller opponent. Super explosive driving baseline. Also showed outstanding body control. Threw down a dunk and put back a missed shot midway through the second half. Finished with 16 and the win. His stock could be rising!
All-in product opened the game vs Team Herro with a pair of outside shots. After hitting another in the 2nd half, he showed off a tough floater driving baseline. Finished with 14 points.
Opened with a pair of three’s and 8 quick points. Hit his third triple midway through the 2nd half that gave FP a 6-point lead. After the crusaders tied it, Hirsch regained the lead with a midrange jumper and they wouldn’t look back. He led all scorers on FP with 17.