Sophomore ID Camp: Team 7 and 8 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>Prep Hoops Illinois Sophomore ID Camp</strong> was a huge success as we saw prospects from all over the state.&nbsp; Some new prospects and others already established as top tier players participated.&nbsp; Here we examine the players that stood out on Teams 1 and 2 at the camp!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 7</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323606' first='Asa' last='Harris'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is a lead guard that is on the smaller side, but is so quick on both ends.&nbsp; Offensively he is shifty with the rock in his hands and making plays off the bounce for himself as well as others.&nbsp; Also like his mid-range pull up game quite a bit.&nbsp; Defensively he is pesky on the ball with active hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Costello (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Costello signed up the day of the camp and man did he make quite an impression!&nbsp; The 6'4” small forward has good length and explosiveness as a scorer.&nbsp; The lefty lit it up with his slick transition scoring and crisp ball handling creating off the bounce.&nbsp; Capable three point shooter and had a sweet looking three point shot.&nbsp; Lot of projectability to like down the road here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409221' first='Evan' last='Maciaga'] (Naperville Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'4” wing is a thick bodied wing that scored in the paint with runners.&nbsp; Uses his physical gifts to beat defenders.&nbsp; Also pounded the offensive glass for second chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 8</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown earned MVP honors of the camp with a massive performance.&nbsp; In their first five on five game he was nothing short of masterful!&nbsp; The West Aurora lead guard scored from all three levels.&nbsp; Elite handle being able to get wherever he wanted.&nbsp; Creative finisher in the lane living in the paint from his lead guard spot.&nbsp; Also had an array of threes including a couple of super deep ones!&nbsp; Makes good decisions overall with the ball in his hands and swipes the rock from opponents as a defender.&nbsp; Top 10 player in the class no doubt!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2425956' first='Perry' last='Tchiegne'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Benet combo guard continues to elevate his stock each and every time we see him play.&nbsp; Angular lefty that will continue to grow.&nbsp; He has a handle where opponents just can't get it away from him.&nbsp; Slick getting in the paint where he can drop dimes for finish himself with acrobatic layups.&nbsp; Maneuvers his body so well through traffic.&nbsp; Plays at his own pace and never allows the defense to dictate to him what they are going to do.&nbsp; Also displayed a sweet mid-range game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323596' first='Noah' last='Emmanuel'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emmanuel is without question one of the most intriguing posts in the class from an upside standpoint.&nbsp; At 6'9” the five man is super athletic and has the ability to be a game changer as an offensive rebounder, mobile defender, and athletic finisher.&nbsp; Did hit a top of the key three when we were watching, but the shot was a bit up and down on the day.&nbsp; Has some Derek Lively like qualities in there that if he can be more consistent with it could be one of the top posts in this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->