Best 2019-2020 Illinois HS Games Evaluated Part 2
With the high school season over and still awaiting the beginning of the circuit we thought this would be the perfect time to look back at the best games we saw during the year. Prep Hoops Illinois scouted 152 high…
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Continue ReadingWith the high school season over and still awaiting the beginning of the circuit we thought this would be the perfect time to look back at the best games we saw during the year. Prep Hoops Illinois scouted 152 high school games during the season. In this series we look at the 30 best! Check out Best Illinois HS Games Evaluated Part 2!
Tinley Park vs Schumburg
Another Schaumburg game here. This one was on the first day of the Team Rose Shootout. It was billed as the battle of the big men as the best junior post Chris Hodges would take on the top sophomore prospect AJ Casey. Both had quality outings and they let them play. Hodges showcased power and skill on the block. He made quick and aggressive moves along with using his strength inside for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Casey on the other side started to flash his immense potential. He has athleticism, length, and agility. More of a face up four that really showed growth on his perimeter skill in this game. He had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Bogan vs Niles Notre Dame
Two of the top teams that could have both won a state title in March tangled at the Team Rose Shootout on day 2. Notre Dame came into the matchup without their star point guard Anthony Sayles. They got big contributions from all of their wings. Troy D’Amico had his first big game of the season recording 19 points hitting an array of threes. Illinois-Springfield commit Jason Bergstrom stepped up in a major way with his spot up shooting knocking down four of them. For Bogan it was all about Antoine Bloxton. The senior scorer was in his bag doing absolutely whatever he wanted racking up 27 points. Niles Notre Dame squeaked by 58-56.
Orr vs Evanston
The very next game at Team Rose was another good one. City power vs suburban elite program. Orr had a balanced effort in this game. Senior Bryce Hall Bryce Hall 6'4" | SF Orr | 2020 State IL got loose in transition and also hit a couple threes on his way to 16 points. Evanston picked up another big win by the score of 67-60. All of their juniors contributed. Blake Peters established himself as much more than just a high level shooter in this game scoring in a variety of ways for 19 points. Elijah Bull let it fly from deep for 15 points. Jaylin Gibson stuffed the stat sheet and dished the rock while scoring 11 points.
St. Rita vs Willowbrook
This game came on day 1 of the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic. A pair of senior point guards each shined. Everett Stubblefield Everett Stubblefield 5'11" | PG Willowbrook | 2020 State IL is a quick guard that can put up points in a hurry! Hit an array of deep threes and scored in transition off steals. He had 21 points. On the other side St. Rita lead guard Alec Millender Alec Millender 5'11" | PG St. Rita | 2020 State IL had one of his best games of the season. The Wayne State commit was ultra-smooth passing and hitting jumpers. He had 20 points. St. Rita won 61-59.
Hinsdale Central vs Westinghouse
Later that day it was two more seniors that put on an even bigger show! Merrimack commit Ryan Isaacson Ryan Isaacson 6'7" | PF Hinsdale Central | 2020 State #440 Nation IL started off his final Holiday Classic with a monster performance. The skilled face up four man went off for 30 points in the win. He hit 6-7 from three point territory. Also blocked quite a few shots. Westinghouse star Devin Davis Devin Davis 5'10" | PG Westinghouse | 2020 State IL countered with a huge game of his own netting 7-9 from three point land for 33 points. He was on fire all night long! In a close 78-73 game Westinghouse advanced to the second round!