Arch Madness: Illinois Post Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last event of the Prep Hoops Circuit for the summer was in St. Louis at Arch Madness. &nbsp;We were in the house to cover the entire event and examine the prospects that made an impact in <strong>Arch Madness: Illinois Post Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766507' first='Mitchel' last='Edwards'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is one of the biggest sleepers in the state in our eyes.&nbsp; The Carmi bouncy four man has everything that programs are looking for with his combination of athleticism and perimeter shooting in post players.&nbsp; He is a super bouncy four man that plays above the rim throwing down some massive dunks throughout the weekend.&nbsp; Can deck it with the best of them at the power forward spot winning on drives.&nbsp; Runs the floor hard and plays above the rim. &nbsp;Blocks shots on the defensive end with his length and quickness.&nbsp; His ability to knock down shots in the pick/pop or spotting up is what brings such great value as he has a feathery stroke with a high release.&nbsp; Plus shooter that should be highly considered by D2 programs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105204' first='Aidan' last='Anderson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a strong bodied five man from Okawville that plays with physicality around the hoop carving out space down low finishing with hook shots.&nbsp; Solid area rebounder on both ends of the floor and had several put backs throughout the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766476' first='Race' last='Hickey'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hickey was one of the tallest players in the event as the Marion center displayed his rim protection as his biggest strength.&nbsp; Uses his length rebounding pretty well and was stronger finishing around the cup than he was early in his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2388497' first='Aaron' last='Holman'] (Frontline)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holman is a 2026 power forward from Springfield Southeast that did the dirty work for his team by getting on the glass, scoring with his athleticism around the rim, and being a presence defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499794' first='Oren' last='Byman'] (Illinois Orange 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Freeburg 6'7” five man put his name on our radar with his play over the weekend.&nbsp; Big bodied post that is still learning the game, but there are tools to work with.&nbsp; Good area rebounder and has soft touch around the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->