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<p>With the high school basketball season approaching we are looking at some under the radar names by breaking down film across Illinois.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481675' first='Jayden' last='Goff'] (Lawrenceville – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Goff is a 6'5” forward that impressed over the summer for the Illinois Mavericks. Good pop around the basket throwing down dunks. The rising senior has touch and feel scoring around the cup. Can also stretch the floor effectively with a clean three point shot especially off the catch, but can also pull up on his own. Clean and effortless shooting stroke. Quality shot blocker that swatted multiple shots in his tape coming from the weakside. Passing feel off live dribbles.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2958302' first='Gabe' last='Nicks'] (South Fulton – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Fulton is a 5'8” point guard in the rising senior class. Small school guard that is a solid shooter off the catch from beyond the arc. Also like the passing instincts pushing in the open floor and making sound decisions. Crisp passer that does it with some flair. Like how he attacks in transition flying down the floor for scores.</p>
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<p><strong>Terrel Keyes (King – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Junior 5'10” point guard that has seen his name emerge over the last few months. Good shooter off the catch that also is a creative layup maker. Gets in the lane where he can score along with making quick passes on the fly.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2961051' first='Kennen' last='Pearson'] (Bolingbrook – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Pearson is a 6'1” guard from an always loaded Bolingbrook squad. Strong frame and finishes well round the basket. Flashes some quickness off the dribble. At his best slashing and getting in the paint for scores.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403999' first='Krystian' last='Bogacz'] (Schaumburg Christian – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>This 6'1” 2027 guard from Schaumburg Christian brings creativity to the game. Versatile prospect that knocked in crisp mid-range jumpers on the regular and had several nifty finishes at the rim. Capable spot up shooter as well. Like the passing feel that he showcased hitting guys on the move.</p>
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<p><strong>Crayton Schnierle (Bloomington Central Catholic – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Schnierle is a 6'1” dual sport athlete that also is a football prospect. We broke down his tape with BCC from June live period. Well built guard that is a strong driver that finishes well in the paint. Crafty finisher that can get to the rim with strength. Cuts well off the ball and is a solid spot up shooter. Puts pressure on the ball defensively.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104717' first='Gyles' last='Agyeman'] (Plainfield East – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The 2027 shooting guard from Plainfield East has solid size at 6'3”. Quality shooter tht knocks down open shots from beyond the arc particularly when spotting up. Smooth and easy release. Plays with confidence. Uses his strength to crash the glass. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2859960' first='Josiah' last='Smith'] (St. Patrick – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The junior 5'11” point guard is a scrappy player that can sneak in for rebounds. Aso does a nice job as a spot up shooter. Shoots it in rhythm. Good body control at the rim and moves well off the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2766519' first='Ryder' last='Wettig'] (Trico – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Wettig is a 6'3” wing that burst on our radar last season. Strong bodied wing that can really shoot it from distance. Good overall skill package and finishes in the paint with strength along with soft touch finishes. Like the basketball IQ and he really knows how to cut off the ball. Passes well hitting teammates on the move for scores off live dribbles. Elite glue guy!</p>
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<p><strong>Jacob Clayton (Lisle – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The sophomore 5'10” point guard is a solid shooter from beyond the arc. Scrappy player that is an active defender with his hands.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834549' first='Jacob' last='Jones'] (Marist – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'3” shooting guard has some explosive pop to his game. Can also knock in an open spot up three. Might be a bench role player this year on a loaded Marist squad.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684223' first='Nah'shon' last='Williams'] (Freeport – 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>Incoming 6'1” freshman guard ran with FVV over the summer. Long and lanky frame that impressed with his passing making nice decisions in both the half court and transition. Effective finisher in the paint on drives for layups along with soft touch floaters.</p>
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<p><strong>Kingston Taylor (Marian Catholic – 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>Taylor is an incoming freshman guard at 5'8” that has a nice mid-range game and got loose in transition for scores. Gets steals and takes them the other way. Solid driver.</p>
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