Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Out of State Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Annually the Chi-Town Tip Off is a must attend event for competition and coverage for Midwest teams.&nbsp; This year was no different.&nbsp; We continue our examination of the prospects here looking beyond the Land of Lincoln in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Out of State Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Harper ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] South 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper is a strong bodied two guard that was an absolute force in transition in their game against [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National.&nbsp; He scored over and over again in the open floor by out hustling his opponents and finished through contact at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>J'Cobi Mathis (Wisconsin Playground UAA 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High scoring guard from Wisconsin that went off for 29 points against the [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] in their first game of the event.&nbsp; He was absolutely electric scoring from all over the floor.&nbsp; Poured in a number of threes and used his speed to get to the rim absolutely anytime he wanted.&nbsp; Crafty layup maker that shielded the ball from defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mikey Woods ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods had a strong game against [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] as the former Illinois prospect who now plays in Indiana was pouring in threes, getting steals taking them the other way for buckets, and was scrappy on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140359' first='Elijah' last='King'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a guard that has a good built and stuffs the stat sheet.&nbsp; Strong frame and is an excellent slasher.&nbsp; Finished exceptionally well through contact.&nbsp; Rebounds very well, connective passer, and was a solid shooter from three.&nbsp; Look for him to continue to emerge in Indiana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411140' first='Kevin' last='Pittman'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pittman is a 6'9” five man that has broad shoulders and excellent strength.&nbsp; He was a force on the glass on both ends.&nbsp; Offensively he had several put backs in the game we saw.&nbsp; Also a nice spin move.&nbsp; Solid rim protector out of this Wisconsin post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2631621' first='Amaris' last='Hunt'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] Bynum 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt is a Wisconsin product that had a good showing at Chi-Town Tip Off.&nbsp; He is a slender guard that is slippery through traffic and makes acrobatic layups.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three as well making multiple in both games we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2224501' first='Ameer' last='Anderson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] Bynum 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a rangy wing that has a quick second jump getting on the offensive glass.&nbsp; He can take it off the bounce from the mid-post along with knock in a 15 foot jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561882' first='Micah' last='Kubsch'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2828974' first='Manitowoc' last='United'] Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kubsch is a combo guard that can shoot it from distance making them from a variety of spots on the floor.&nbsp; Fun player to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561897' first='Ben' last='Prochnow'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2828974' first='Manitowoc' last='United'] Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This shooting guard consistently got to the rim for finishes on straight line takes, in transition, and had some nice euro steps.&nbsp; Crisp jumper from mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Precious Sam ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam is a 6'10” center originally from Louisville that now plays at AZ Compass in Arizona.&nbsp; Just a massive human on the interior.&nbsp; He moves well for his size.&nbsp; Right handed hook shot, put backs on the offensive boards, and threw down some massive slams out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; D1s should definitely be on him already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->