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Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois

Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess September 2, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Elijah Bell
Elijah Bell 6'3" | 2027
IL
Lucas Quitno
Lucas Quitno 6'5" | SG/CG | 2027
IL
Max Beard
Max Beard 6'4" | SG | 2027
IL
Orlando Edwards
Orlando Edwards 6'3" | PG/SG | 2027
IL
Duke Ross
Duke Ross 6'3" | SG | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What under the radar 2027 wings emerged at The EXPO: Illinois recently?  Here is a look at a few that made an impression!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2925830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68af736ee1993"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bell definitely put his name on our radars with an excellent performance in his second 5 on 5 game.  Brings quality size at 6'3” as a two guard that poured in jumpers one after another from both mid-range and three.  Off the catch, off the dribble, turnaround jumpers.  They were all falling.  Also threw some nice passes threading the needle for several dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125620"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68af736ee1a42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross should be a good bench player for St. Ignatius this season as a wing with good positional size at 6'4” that can rebound for a small forward on the offensive glass and get in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2469073"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68af736ee1ad0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was our first look at Beard in a while.  The 2027 wing has impressive size at 6'4” and plays with confidence.  The majority of his damage was done in transition and off lobs.  Also proved to be a solid passer.  Someone that we want to monitor this season as the potential is definitely in there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389398"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68af736ee1b58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards is a smooth 6'4” wing that showcased his shot making ability.  Size and shot making are a good combination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2819606"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68af736ee1bdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quitno is a 6'5” small forward that has quality size on the perimeter.  Can knock down the three ball, but needs to improve shot selection.  Like when he got in the lane for floaters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

What under the radar 2027 wings emerged at The EXPO: Illinois recently?  Here is a look at a few that made an impression!

Elijah Bell

Elijah Bell

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Elijah
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Jacobs
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Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois
Bell definitely put his name on our radars with an excellent performance in his second 5 on 5...
Written by Scott Burgess
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State: Illinois
School: Jacobs
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Duke Ross

Duke Ross

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Duke
Ross SG
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6'3"
HS
St. Ignatius
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Duke Ross

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School: St. Ignatius
Club: Team Rose
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Max Beard

Max Beard

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SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
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2027
Height
6'4"
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Woodstock
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Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois
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School: Woodstock
Club: Illinois Wolves
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Orlando Edwards

Orlando Edwards

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Orlando
Edwards PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
West Aurora
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Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois
Edwards is a smooth 6’4” wing that showcased his shot making ability.  Size and shot making are a...
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Orlando Edwards

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State: Illinois
School: West Aurora
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Lucas Quitno

Lucas Quitno

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2027
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Quitno SG/CG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Marmion
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IL
Under the Radar 2027 Wings at The EXPO: Illinois
Quitno is a 6’5” small forward that has quality size on the perimeter.  Can knock down the three...
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Lucas Quitno

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State: Illinois
School: Marmion
Club: M14 Hoops
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