Wheeling Hardwood Classic Preview
It is that time of year! We are gearing up for the holiday tournament season! Tournaments all across the state! Over the next few days we will be previewing some of the top events in the state. Here is our…
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Continue ReadingIt is that time of year! We are gearing up for the holiday tournament season! Tournaments all across the state! Over the next few days we will be previewing some of the top events in the state. Here is our Wheeling Hardwood Classic Preview!
Dates of Event
December 23, 26, 27, 28
Location
Wheeling High School
First Day Schedule
December 23
9:00 AM Libertyville vs Elgin
10:30 AM Geneva vs Maine West
12:15 PM Niles Notre Dame vs Mather
2:00 PM Prospect vs Deerfield
3:45 PM Niles North vs Waukegan
5:30 PM Buffalo Grove vs Fremd
7:15 PM Wheeling vs St. Viator
8:45 PM Glenbrook South vs Ridgewood
Favorites to Win
Niles Notre Dame comes in as the favorite here. They have a ton of momentum going into the even and if Anthony Sayles is good to go they should be the team to beat at Wheeling!
Final Four and Championship Picks
Geneva
Niles Notre Dame (Champion)
Niles North
Glenbrook South
Sleeper Teams
Deerfield
Glenbrook South
Top 5 Prospects
Aquan Smart (Niles North – 2020)
Connor Kochera (St. Viator – 2020)
Anthony Sayles (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Louis Lesmond (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Troy D’Amico (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Best Unsigned Seniors
Aquan Smart (Niles North)
Brandon Lieb (Deerfield)
Dominic Martinelli (Glenbrook South)
Non-Senior Prospects Most Looking Forward to Evaluating
Anthony Sayles (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Louis Lesmond (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Troy D’Amico (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Walt Mattingly (Deerfield – 2021)
Jalen Butler (Niles North – 2021)
Kam Craft (Buffalo Grove – 2022)
Connor Benson (St. Viator – 2021)