Grit Region Finals: Illinois 17U PG New Names Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend the Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals took place in Chicago featuring prospects from around the Midwest.&nbsp; Here we focus on the players that made an impression at the 17U level from the state of Illinois in <strong>Grit Region Finals: Illinois 17U PG New Names Emerge</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617407' first='Julian' last='Overton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075314' first='Big' last='3 Basketball'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overton is a 6'2” point guard that burst on our radar in the first game of the event.&nbsp; Homewood Flossmoor guard has an excellent feel for the game.&nbsp; Ran the show for his Big 3 squad making sound decisions with the ball in his hands especially as a drive and kick distributor.&nbsp; He was a creative layup maker at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393484' first='Miguel' last='Gaspar'] (Illinois Outwork)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gaspar is a 5'5” point guard from Morton that made some difficult shots in the game we saw on scoops and reverse layups.&nbsp; Also drained a three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gary Munso ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Munso is a slick ball handler that brought a ton of grit to the table for Lockdown.&nbsp; Scrappy defender creating turnovers.&nbsp; Pushes off his defense.&nbsp; Scoop shots in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552437' first='Joey' last='Aniceto'] (Basketball Paradise)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolingbrook point guard is a high IQ guard that does a nice job of getting all his weapons involved on Paradise especially Watkins.&nbsp; Makes sound decisions while his quickness and reverse layup making was shown over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Judah Rodriguez (NXT LVL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Christian Life 2028 combo guard proved to be a sound three point shooter.&nbsp; Made three of them in the game we caught of them on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2474330' first='AJ' last='Perkins'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolingbrook 5'10” combo guard that finishes well in the lane.&nbsp; Reverse layups and made short turnaround shots.&nbsp; Capable three point shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2847854' first='Zander' last='Cessna'] (Illinois Mavericks)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrenceville 5'11” point guard displayed pinpoint passing throughout the game we saw them on Saturday.&nbsp; Good feel in the drive and kick to shooters.&nbsp; Mixed in some soft touch finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397705' first='Noah' last='Therapos'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'10” point guard from Hinsdale Central that can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; The 2026 guard drained six triples in one of the games we saw him for 18 points.&nbsp; Brings a spark to his team for sure!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1939226' first='Joseph' last='Costanzo'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Patrick 6'0” point guard that is a sound passer who has a soft touch finishing game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442178' first='Mike' last='Divito'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Divito brings plus shot making and a fun style of play to the table.&nbsp; Hersey guard is a 2026 to watch this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->