Ridgewood Hoops Classic Standouts
The Ridgewood Hoops Classic on Sunday featured a trio of quality games. Here we break down the top performers from the event. Check back for a full scouting report on all of the prospects from the day. PF Ammar Becar…
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Continue ReadingThe Ridgewood Hoops Classic on Sunday featured a trio of quality games. Here we break down the top performers from the event. Check back for a full scouting report on all of the prospects from the day.
PF Ammar Becar (Niles Notre Dame _ 2016)
The 6’6” senior power forward is one of the most productive high school players in the state of Illinois. Becar has a physical body and is a below the rim big, but his athleticism has shown glimpses of improvement since we saw him in July. The first aspect that stands out with Becar is a never ending motor! He plays harder than any opponent he is on the floor with. He is scrappy and has a nose for the basketball. His offensive game was on full display. He is a plus jump shooter from mid-range and boy was he drilling them from all over the floor. Becar sets his man up creating space and hits fadeaways from 15-18 feet. Used hesitation and fakes on the interior to get the defense off balance scoring inside with toughness and getting to the free throw line. Didn’t rebound at as high of rate as usual. Finished with 33 points (13-18 FG).
SG Zach Rzewnicki (Ridgewood _ 2017)
It was a hot start for the junior two guard. He is a plus shooter that moves well without the ball and is most effective in the catch and shoot. He did just that early in the contest. The junior knocked in catch and shoot jumpers from beyond the arc along with a step back three in the first quarter. He then went on an extreme cold streak where he couldn’t buy a shot. Late in the game he came back with an offensive rebound put back and another three. He had 14 points and 8 rebounds.
PG Willie Walton (St. Laurence _ 2016)
Walton is a 5’11” powerfully built point guard. He is a tough guard that gets in the lane and scores with runners and powerful layups around the hoop. Gets to the line at a good clip. Solid passer that has a good feel for threading the needle in the half court on back cuts and quick passes inside. Walton is an active defender. Senior had 16 points. Worth consideration at the D3, NAIA, or JUCO level.
G Evan DiLeonardi (St. Charles East _ 2016)
After a first half injury to senior James McQuillan and their star sophomore Justin Hardy already sidelined with a concussion it was the senior guard that stepped up in the second half. DiLeonardi stands at 6’3” and is super tough. He had a nice back cut for a layup, hit a running layup, and got a three behind a screen. Quick on the defensive end. He had 13 points. Worth a look at the D3 level.
PF Ayo Ajayi (St. Patrickês _ 2017)
Ajayi moved to Chicago from Canada and the 6’6” rangy four man has some potential. He has a long and lanky body that he will continue to add strength. Runs the floor very well finishing on passes in transition. High points rebounds and is active on the offensive glass. Flashes skill, but it is not all the way there yet as his hands need to continue to get better and ball skills develop. Solid free throw shooter. Defensively is a presence with his length as a shot blocker. Raw, but definitely has upside. Finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds.
SF Hamza Gocobija (Lincoln Park _ 2017)
This 6’6” small forward put himself on the radar in a major way Sunday. The wing has great length and that plays well defensively. On the offensive end he is a plus shooter in the catch and shoot. He has a quick release and consistent accuracy. Went for 17 points. Name to watch moving forward!
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