Chicago Elite Classic Schedule
The schedule has been released for the Chicago Elite Classic. This event has become the premier event to kick off the high school season in Chicago. Once again it will feature many of the top teams in the state of Illinois and beyond. There are a total of eleven players ranked inside the top 10 of their respective class rankings in the PrepHoopsIllinois 2018-2020 class rankings. The headliners are 2018 top five prospects Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park), Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon), and Tim Finke (Champaign Central).
From a national standpoint the event once again brings in some big time talent. High-major prospects include Malik Hall (Sunrise Christian), Isaiah Stewart (La Lumiere), Juwan Gary (Gray Collegiate), Mario McKinney (Vashon), and Jericole Hellems (Chaminade). Check out the schedule below along with prospects to watch for this must attend event for any hoops fan!
Friday, December 1
5:00 PM Ariel vs Skinner (8th Grade)
6:00 PM St. Rita vs Bloomington
7:30 PM Lyons vs Riverside Brookfield
9:00 PM Oak Park River Forest vs Fenwick
Saturday, December 2
10:30 AM Beasley vs South Loop (8th Grade)
12:00 PM Simeon vs Marshall (Girls)
1:30 PM Whitney Young vs Homewood Flossmoor (Girls)
3:00 PM Kenwood vs Gray Collegiate (SC)|
4:30 PM Morgan Park vs Champaign Central
6:00 PM Sunrise Christian (KS) vs La Lumiere (IN)
7:30 PM Whitney Young vs Vashon (MO)
9:00 PM Simeon vs Chamindade (MO)
Illinois Players to Watch
2018
Jordan Matthews (St. Rita)
Patrick Fisher (Bloomington)
Chris Pugh (Bloomington)
Ryan Cicenas (Riverside Brookfield)
Isaiah Fuller (Oak Park River Forest)
AJ Nixon (Fenwick)
Billy Bruce (Fenwick)
RJ McGee (Kenwood)
Naseer Turner (Kenwood)
Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park)
Tamell Pearson (Morgan Park)
Kenyon Duling (Morgan Park)
Tim Finke (Champaign Central)
Bailey Dee (Champaign Central)
Xavier Castaneda (Whitney Young)
Javon Freeman (Whitney Young)
Justin Boyd (Whitney Young)
Jake Kosakowski (Whitney Young)
Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon)
Zion Young (Simeon)
Messiah Jones (Simeon)
Xavier Pinson (Simeon)
Kenny Pittman (Simeon)
Devonire Glass (Simeon)
2019
Jeremiah Oden (St. Rita)
Chris Payton (Bloomington)
Nolan Niego (Lyons)
Tyrese Shines (Lyons)
Dashon Enoch (Oak Park River Forest)
Damari Nixon (Fenwick)
Artese Stapleton (Kenwood)
Myles Baker (Whitney Young)
Keenan Jones (Whitney Young)
Kejuan Clements (Simeon)
2020
Alec Millender (St. Rita)
Joel Watts (St. Rita)
Grant Niego (Lyons)
Justin Cross (Oak Park River Forest)
DJ Steward (Fenwick)
Seryee Lewis (Kenwood)
Marcus Watson (Morgan Park)
Tyler Beard (Whitney Young)
Elliot Sieger (Whitney Young)