Chi-Town Tip Off: Top National 16U Performers
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The Chi-Town Tip Off over the weekend in Chicago featured many of the top prospects in the Midwest. We examine the event from all angles including here in Chi-Town Tip Off: Top National 16U Performers! Ben Akoro (Team Herro 16U)…
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Ben Akoro (Team Herro 16U)
Akoro is a 6’7” four man from Principia (MO) that projects as a potential high-major prospect. Broad shoulders, long arms, and plus athleticism. Very fluid getting up and down the floor as a rim runner. Rebounds well on both ends of the floor. Has some ball skills being able to score off the bounce and even play make a little. Brings defensive versatility switching and blocking shots.
Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI (Team Herro 16U)
Gray is the top ranked 2026 in the state of Wisconsin. Easy to see why as the combo guard can really score it with plus athleticism. Clean looking shot hitting pull ups from both two and three. Showcased burst with the ball in his hands and can create his own shot with ease.
Vaughn Karvala Vaughn Karvala 6'5" | SF Oregon | 2026 State WI (Team Herro 16U)
Karvala threw down a ton of dunks throughout the weekend. In one game it was a windmill in transition and another it was a barrage of back to back dunks. Bouncy four man that is explosive around the hoop. Can deck it especially on the baseline, gets on the offensive glass, and plays with a high-motor.
Jake Broeske (Team Herro 16U)
Legit size at the five spot. The big man gets on the glass for tip dunks on the regular. Very good rebounder that finishes well out of the dunker spot and protects the rim. Even showed some stretch potential as a shooter.
Josiah Harrington ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2027 16U)
Harrington is an explosive slashing wing from Iowa that had some jaw dropping moves during their first game at Chi-Town Tip Off. He loved to attack on the baseline making several moves with a burst on his first step getting to the cup. Scored in transition using his long strides for finishes.
Valin Ramberg Valin Ramberg Marshfield | 2026 WI ( Wisconsin Crusaders 16U)
Despite losing to Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2027 Ramberg had a big outing. The wing was very effective at getting to the rim where he had reverse layups, runners, scoop shots, and threw down dunks in transition. High-motor wing that was constantly in go mode!
Navon Shabazz ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2026 16U)
Power wing from Iowa that showcased in their game against Indiana Game that he can be a bucket getter recording 17 points. Sound three point shooter hitting several along with using his strength and athleticism finishing at the rim on difficult takes. Very good slasher that can win in one on one situations.
Jarvis Tolbert Jr Jarvis Tolbert Jr 6'3" | SG South Bend Adams | 2026 State IN . ( Indiana Game 16U)
Tolbert put his team on his back and carried them to a win over Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2026. He scored 24 points including an epic run in the second half where he could not be stopped. Won off the bounce over and over again. Shooting guard was aggressive getting downhill knowing that they had no answer for him. Strong slasher that completely took over the game where his opponent had no answer for him.
Logan Pokorney Logan Pokorney 6'4" | SG Chesterton | 2026 State IN ( Indiana Game 16U)
Pokorney had a big weekend for Indiana Game . The two guard is a plus shooter that rained in a variety of threes for Indiana Game . Good strength and a clean looking shot from the perimeter. Mixed in some moves off the bounce, but his biggest asset is his shot making.
AJ Avery ( Indiana Game 16U)
Long and rangy guard that impacts on both ends of the ball. Slippery getting to the cup for soft touch finishes and has some playmaking potential as a passer off the ball.