2027 Prospects Put Names on Map

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best parts of the holiday tournaments is finding new prospects!&nbsp; There were a ton of them we caught during a nine day period I covered games from Jacobs, Elgin, Wheeling, Hinsdale Central, Jack Tosh, Collinsville, Pekin, Duster-Thomas, and Pontiac.&nbsp; Here are the 2027 New Names That Emerged!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829440' first='Ben' last='Newcomb'] (Lakes – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newcomb had a breakout game against Boylan at the Hinkle Holiday Classic in the first round.&nbsp; The 6'3” 2027 prospect went for 27 points in the contest.&nbsp; At 6'3” he is a wing that has good size, strength, and skill.&nbsp; Crafty ball handler that got in the lane for wins converting with either hand at the cup.&nbsp; More than just a slasher he had his nose in on rebounds, passed it well when handling it having his head up to make a play, and is a solid shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413791' first='Carter' last='Martin'] (Lakes – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from this 5'10” combo guard that can really shoot it.&nbsp; Clean and easy release from beyond the arc went down consistently in the game we saw as he had four threes finishing with 20 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Roberts (Barrington – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts put on a clinic in their win against Grant.&nbsp; He dropped 24 points in a game that his team needed every one of them.&nbsp; The 6'1” two guard opened our eyes as a slick ball handler that could get to the rack pretty much whenever he wanted converting an array of finishes.&nbsp; Tight handles and quickness off the bounce.&nbsp; Definitely a name to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2802061' first='Nick' last='Stowasser'] (Crystal Lake South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stowasser opened up their tournament at Jacobs with a big outing scoring 25 points.&nbsp; The 6'4” wing is a plus spot up shooter that knocked down four of them in the game.&nbsp; Also was a scrappy rebounder and solid defender.&nbsp; Looked like a nice small college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125689' first='Tyler' last='Cibulka'] (Benet – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We got our first extended look at this junior in their first round blowout win at Hinkle.&nbsp; The 2027 wing is a quality spot up shooter that impacts defensively and gets on the glass for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2127973' first='Austin' last='Carlsen'] (Wauconda – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'6” this power forward can stretch with his shooting.&nbsp; Made a couple of threes, hit from the baseline, and overall just had a nose for the ball.&nbsp; Was always around the ball making plays.&nbsp; He had 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125685' first='Tommy' last='Donahue'] (Deerfield – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donahue is a 6'3” guard with quality size that showcased the ability to make decisions off live dribbles, get in the mid-range for pull ups, and mix it up on the glass.&nbsp; He had 7 points in their first round win over Streamwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125586' first='Ben' last='Gillmar'] (Wheaton North – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gillmar is a 2027 6'5” power forward who proved to be crafty around the hoop, be able to deck it from the mid-post area, and was extremely active on the glass.&nbsp; Good positional defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamarri Watson (Morgan Park – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” forward was a force with his energy and motor intimidating his opponent.&nbsp; He blocked shots, got steals, and was a pogo stick on the glass in their first round game.&nbsp; Might end up being more of a football prospect, but definitely someone to monitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2402634' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] (Westinghouse – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intriguing prospect here as the 6'4” thick bodied small forward flashed some skill with turnaround fadeaways, mid-range jumpers, and threes while being able to handle it getting to his spots as he went for 11 points in the game we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839900' first='Joseph' last='Lubbe'] (York – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a performance by Lubbe as the junior was lights out in a victory for York in the second round on the consolation side going for 26 points.&nbsp; Shot it well from beyond the arc pouring in four of them.&nbsp; Also attacked the hoop with athleticism scoring on floaters and straight line takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Shelby (Mt. Vernon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and rangy point guard that could continue to grow shot it pretty well from distance in their win against Belleville East nailing three from deep for 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Nelson (Mt. Vernon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson is a 6'4” broad shouldered combo forward that stepped up with Maurer out in the second half of the semis.&nbsp; He was active on the boards and efficient scoring for 9 points (4-8 FG) and 8 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenny Wilson (Belleville East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” shooting guard is slick taking it to the cup with crisp handles in traffic.&nbsp; He rebounds well and has a solid looking shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden McDonald (Homewood Flossmoor – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall had a couple of breakout games at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament where he emerged as a legit second scorer for HF.&nbsp; The 6'1” lanky two guard poured in jumpers from two and three at a high level.&nbsp; Consistent range and elevation on his shot with pure mechanics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829852' first='Nathan' last='Poku'] (York – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dukes point guard had a nice week at Jack Tosh. He is an athletic guard that showcased his passing instincts, shot making, and defense throughout the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Logue (New Trier – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logue had a nice outing in the Pontiac semis as he scored an efficient 8 points.&nbsp; The four man goes about 6'5” with a solid touch around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->