Veteran Squads Headline Mid-Suburban League

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription to Prep Hoops***</em></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are breaking down the conferences across the state previewing the upcoming season.&nbsp; Here is our look at the Mid-Suburban League!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Favorite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fremd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like this Fremd group this season.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2839970' first='Jordan' last='Williams'] is an Illinois State commit who made a huge leap forward.&nbsp; He is an inside/outside threat that can handle it off the bounce, rebound, defend at a high level, score in the post, and is an outstanding passer.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2403723' first='Thomas' last='Moffett'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2540096' first='Rafael' last='Pinto'] bring perimeter shooting and scoring at a high level to this squad that you know will always bring it on the defensive end.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Contenders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hersey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 1-2 punch of [player_tooltip player_id='1552439' first='Logan' last='Luxem'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2416503' first='Charlie' last='Pomis'] are going to be a load for opponents to handle!&nbsp; They are skilled guards that can both play on and off the ball while shooting it from the perimeter at a high level.&nbsp; One of the more under appreciated tandems in the state.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2813043' first='Kyle' last='Irwin'], Will Baik, and [player_tooltip player_id='2836173' first='Ramon' last='Rosario'] will play key roles for this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barrington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highest ranked prospect in the conference is Barrington wing [player_tooltip player_id='1845354' first='Oliver' last='Gray'].&nbsp; Plus perimeter size that can really shoot the ball from beyond the arc and pulling up in the mid-range.&nbsp; Moves well without it in his hands to get open and is a sneaky plus athlete that knows how to use it on both ends.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2842576' first='Tommy' last='Hills'] is an emerging underclassmen guard that is quickly developing.&nbsp; Keep an eye out for [player_tooltip player_id='2532017' first='Luke' last='Loughlin'] in the backcourt.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleepers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rolling Meadows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the first time in a long time the Mustangs will not be the favorite after losing Ian Miletic and prior to that the Christie brothers.&nbsp; Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1552464' first='Kenan' last='Pekovic'] will go from role player to the man on this year's team. [player_tooltip player_id='2834004' first='Tony' last='Ruffolo'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2951744' first='Halil' last='Pekovic'] will be important pieces as well.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a lot of teams they are losing their standout football players to early graduation, but Palatine will not as Illini lineman commit [player_tooltip player_id='2823585' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] loves hoops and will man the inside for Palatine.&nbsp; Soft touch, great footwork, and elite positioning inside scoring as well as on the glass.&nbsp; At the point [player_tooltip player_id='2405377' first='Darrin' last='Dick'] runs the show while [player_tooltip player_id='2823617' first='Abram' last='Williams'] and sharp shooter [player_tooltip player_id='2821321' first='Brady' last='May'] bring scoring on the wings.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buffalo Grove<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] is a tough as nails big man that rebounds, defends, and plays with physicality.&nbsp; Good low post scorer that we are looking forward to seeing how he develops as a junior.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] is a fun and creative guard to watch for this squad!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>All-Prospect Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2839970' first='Jordan' last='Williams'] (Fremd)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2403723' first='Thomas' last='Moffett'] (Fremd)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1552439' first='Logan' last='Luxem'] (Carmel)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2416503' first='Charlie' last='Pomis'] (Carmel)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1845354' first='Oliver' last='Gray'] (Barrington)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2842576' first='Tommy' last='Hills'] (Barrington)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2821321' first='Brady' last='May'] (Palatine)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] (Buffalo Grove)<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Prospects<br></strong><br>Colin Tierney (Conant)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2454186' first='Luke' last='Christopulos'] (Prospect)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2834320' first='Danny' last='Simon'] (Prospect)<br>Tony Horton (Schaumburg)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2836171' first='Cameron' last='James'] (Hoffman Estates)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->