PrepHoops Circuit: Top Illinois Rebounders Pt 1

<p>What prospects on the PrepHoops Circuit emerged as big time rebounders?  Let’s examine some of the <strong>Top Rebounders</strong> we saw over the course of the spring and summer in the Hard Work Region!  Check out Part 1!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ricky Irby (B&amp;B Elite 17U)</strong></p> <p>This 6’7” North Chicago power forward is a 2020 to track because of his size, broad shoulders, and the way he boards inside!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Luke Rekasius (Full Package 17U)</strong></p> <p>This Lemont 2019 power forward rebounded well in his area at 6’6”.  Was a presence inside for Full Package in Madison.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Jacob Folkerts (ET21 Buckeyes 16U)</strong></p> <p>Folkerts flies in for offensive rebounds!  The broad shouldered and long armed post rebounds well on both ends of the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Daine Hanson (Illinois T-Wolves 16U)</strong></p> <p>Hanson was one of the best rebounders on the 16U scene all circuit long!  Put together a consistent showing on the boards being physical and going after them.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Stanley Adams (The Work Foundation 16U)</strong></p> <p>Adams was a man among boys in the game we caught him play.  He absolutely mauled his opponents on the glass!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RJ Ogom (All-In Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <p>Ogom was a beast on the glass all spring and summer for AIA.  The Homewood Flossmoor four man is an excellent offensive rebounder!  Man among boys!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Martice Mitchell (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>Solid circuit on the glass for the top center in the class.  Mitchell has great size and length to high point boards in traffic.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Taurean Holtam (QC Ballers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Holtam is one of the few non-post players on this list, but he was among the best rebounders with his quick second jump and quality strength.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Connor Linke (Fundamental U 17U)</strong></p> <p>Linke rebounded at about as high of a level as we have seen him throughout his career at Battle showing toughness inside.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Devon House (Iowa Barnstormers 17U)</strong></p> <p>House is a quality area rebounder that boxes out and gobbles up rebounds at a high rate!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nate Seputis (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Best we have seen Seputis rebound in a while was in Minnesota.  The Lincoln Way East center was tough on the defensive boards.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aaron Tims (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Tims is among the better offensive rebounders in the Illinois class.  Quick to the glass for second chance points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kayman Hopkins (ET21 Buckeyes 17U)</strong></p> <p>Hopkins is a bouncy forward that is a very active offensive rebounder.  Quick twitched athlete that uses his physical gifts to contribute on the boards.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Justin Cross (Team Rose 17U)</strong></p> <p>Cross is a long and lanky forward that snatches rebounds out of the air.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dawson Algee (Southwest Jets 15U)</strong></p> <p>This thick bodied post opened our eyes with his play.  Physical rebounder that got on the offensive glass.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Niles Arrington (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Arrington was one of the premier rebounders the second half of the circuit.  Came off the bench to make an impact for Team RWA with his size and strength dominating on the boards.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sam Schultz (HIT 17U)</strong></p> <p>Schultz is a skilled offensive player who showcased he can fight hard on the glass rebounding at a high rate.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jabari Chiphe (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>One of the few non-post players on this list Chiphe is a bouncy wing that is quick to the boards especially getting second chance points on the offensive end.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grant Johnson (HIT 16U)</strong></p> <p>Johnson is an athletic combo forward that displayed toughness rebounding in traffic throughout the circuit.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Luke Braman (HIT 16U)</strong></p> <p>Braman was absolutely dominant rebounding at times for HIT.  The Roanoke Benson post gobbled up rebounds at a high rate.</p>