Another hybrid 3/4 who is on the up is Schwarz. Fox Creek was the only team I got to see on Tuesday and Thursday this week, and you could make the case that Chuck was their best player in both games. Tuesday, he displayed excellent skill for his size in putting the ball on the floor and getting to the rim with either hand, while Thursday he was much more productive spacing the floor and knocking down jumpers. Overall, Schwarz has a very fascinating game and will be a difficult matchup for teams all year long.

Running with Big 3 Basketball over the weekend, Chuck showcased some impressive physical tools. He’s listed at 6’6, has some size on his frame, and is an explosive athlete who can elevate to make plays on both ends of the floor. He was a difficult matchup for opposing forwards because of his agility out on the perimeter, able to get to his spots for mid-range jumpers off the dribble. Chuck gets impressive elevation on his shot, making it difficult to contest when he gets into pockets of space.

Chuck is off to a strong start with Illinois-based Big 3 Basketball on the UA Rise Circuit. He was a top performer at Prep Hoops Windy City War this past weekend and took a visit to D3 Carthage College while he was in the area. Schwarz currently holds one offer from D3 Edgewood University, but as he continues to show progress with his fluid movement and offensive skillset, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him end up with a handful more by the end of the summer.

Chuck might not have some of the production that the others around him in this list have, but his flashes were as impressive as anyone’s. Several of those flashes came in the biggest games of the season, like the Lower State Championship Game and the State Championship Game. Schwarz will always be a strong rim protector, but if his perimeter skills continue to improve, he will be a hot commodity over the next 12 months.

Schwarz is one of six ranked Juniors at Fox Creek High School Predators. This is a remarkable number that exemplifies just how talented of a class they have, but what makes Chuck different is his size and effectiveness in the pick-and-roll.