What Seniors Out Performed Current Ranking at Team Rose Shootout?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we looked back at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout there were a lot of prospects that outperformed where they are currently ranked in the PHI rankings.&nbsp; Heading into a rankings update in January look for these seniors to make moves!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105396' first='Cameron' last='Mercer'] (Riverside Brookfield – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mercer checks in right now at #37 overall and one of the better two guards still available in the class.&nbsp; He was lighting it up in their game against Leo dropping 25 points looking about as good as we have ever seen him.&nbsp; He poured in three triples with his feathery shot to open the game.&nbsp; Later in the game he hit two more off movement.&nbsp; Mixed in a step through and scored on a back cut.&nbsp; D2s need to get on him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackman'] (Crane – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackman is a long and athletic combo forward that was an absolute force on the defensive end.&nbsp; One of the best unsigned seniors in the state used his length laterally and vertically on the defensive end.&nbsp; Played above the rim offensively and got to the line.&nbsp; Stock continues to go up as he had 21 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433457' first='Jack' last='Dempsey'] (Oak Lawn – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dempsey is a player we have always enjoyed watching because of the motor and swag he plays with in addition to his skill level.&nbsp; That was all on display for Oak Lawn as he dropped a cool 26 points scoring in a variety of ways across the board with reverse layups, threes, shot fakes into pull ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734444' first='Marc' last='Harvey'] (Oak Lawn – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” forward continues to improve and way out played his ranking in the game we saw as he had 20 points.&nbsp; The length and frame which should allow him to add strength in college stand out. &nbsp;Scored from all three levels in this game with euro steps, finishes out of the dunker spot, and jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823632' first='Kendall' last='Holliday'] (Curie – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holliday is a junk yard dog four man that plays with so much energy, toughness, and athleticism.&nbsp; It honestly intimidated Oswego East from the jump as he was throwing down dunks and pinning shots against the back board along with grabbing every rebound!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823126' first='Joseph' last='Niego'] (Brother Rice – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niego was automatic with his shot making in their contest against Lincoln Way East.&nbsp; Absolutely could not miss in the early going pouring in feathery jumpers one after another from both mid-range and three.&nbsp; Showcased soft touch, attacking close outs with shot fakes into runners, and a nice hook shot for 21 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552625' first='EJ' last='Hazelett'] (Kankakee – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hazelett posted a double double of 21 points and 11 rebounds going head to head in a matchup of the #1 and #2 power forwards in the senior class.&nbsp; Played physical against Porter on both ends.&nbsp; Went up and through him for scores in the paint.&nbsp; Can handle it facing up winning crossing up opponents. &nbsp;Knocked down a pair of threes with a smooth lefty shot.&nbsp; His quickness on his second jump is really good getting points on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->