Film Room: 2022 Chicago West Suburbs Prospects Pt 1
With no spring and summer basketball going on we wanted to do a deep dive into the prospects across the state by reviewing their season long highlight tapes and giving our evaluation of their strengths as a prospect along with…
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Continue ReadingWith no spring and summer basketball going on we wanted to do a deep dive into the prospects across the state by reviewing their season long highlight tapes and giving our evaluation of their strengths as a prospect along with projected college level. Here is our Film Room: 2022 Chicago West Suburbs Prospects Pt 1!
Braden Huff Braden Huff 6'11" | PF Glenbard West | 2022 State #58 Nation IL (Glenbard West)
Huff is one of the more intriguing 2022 post prospects in the state. He stands at 6’9” with a long and very thin frame. Will definitely need to add considerable strength over the next few years to be able to deal with the physicality at the next level. So much to like here. He is a face up four man that can really shoot the ball from the perimeter. Plus shooter off the catch that hits threes consistently. Shot mechanics start a little low, but that can be cleaned up easily. Excellent passer out of the high post and even initiating the offense. Finds cutters and hits guys on the move for scores. Handles it pretty well for a power forward although he is left hand dominant. Touch inside and despite being thin he does a good job of playing through contact to convert at the rim. Mid-major prospect at this stage.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14031596/5e758b90d45ff0137c6ff65d
Caden Pierce Caden Pierce 6'5" | SG Glenbard West | 2022 State IL (Glenbard West)
Pierce is a legacy player as his brother was a standout a few years back that killed it at William & Mary before playing his final year at North Carolina. Like his older brother Caden can really shoot the basketball. Long arms with a frame that he should be able to add some strength. Clean shot off the catch. Crafty finisher with reverse layups. Skilled all-around game with his passing, shooting, etc. Just an average athlete that could get better once he gets stronger. Will move into the next rankings with a D1 grade.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14031595/5e76f7a623473e142c6304b6
Paxton Warden Paxton Warden 6'2" | SG Glenbard West | 2022 State IL (Glenbard West)
Another quality young prospect for Glenbard West. The 6’2” shooting guard is primarily a spot up shooter at this stage of his career. Quick shot with a high release point. Runs to the three point line in the open floor for transition threes. College level will be dependent on how his all-around game develops.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14031597/5e755ea8bd758f11a8a382b7
Timaris Brown Timaris Brown 6'6" | PF St. Patrick | 2022 State IL (St. Patrick’s)
Brown is a 6’5” small forward with a thick body. Brings toughness, high-motor, and production to the table. Really good mid-range shooter and can stretch it out to three off the catch. Capable three point threat that has good form, but just needs to speed it up. Better athlete than we probably gave him credit. Flashed some creativity as a passer. Projects as a low-major/high D2 prospect at this point.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13554952/5e76981ddfd9da1a9cb577e6
Jaden Schutt Jaden Schutt 6'5" | SG Yorkville Christian | 2022 State #42 Nation IL (Yorkville Christian)
Schutt is about as elite of a shooter as there has been in recent memory. The 6’5” Yorkville Christian shooting guard is straight money from beyond the arc. His three point shot is picture perfect! Same mechanics every single time. Deep range on his shot. Loves to drill threes off dribble handoffs as well. Crisp step back jumper from mid-range that creates space. Moves very well without the ball. Above average athlete that plays above the rim in transition. High-major prospect!
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13718036/5e7241b75b3c870ab84f7dec
Jiovanny Garcia (Leyden)
Garcia is a smaller point guard with decent length. His biggest strength is his shooting. Hits shots from deep and likes to let it fly behind ball screens. Small college player at the next level.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13938074/5e800ae1d45e150e7c619726
Sean Paige Sean Paige 6'8" | C Anderson | 2022 State IN (Willowbrook)
Paige is a post prospect that emerged as a sophomore. The 6’7” 230 pound big man plays with strength and physicality around the hoop. Power post game on the block that has decent footwork around the hoop. Catches passes on the move toward the basket for buckets. Good area rebounder that snatches them with his strong hands. Flashes as a shooter and is a brick wall as a post defender. High end D2 prospect at this stage.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14112386/5e826b15f31cb209e42cb265
Ben VanderWal Ben VanderWal 6'5" | SF Timothy Christian | 2022 State #201 Nation IL (Timothy Christian)
VanderWal is a 6’5” wing that has good length. He is a high level shooter that can really knock down shots off the catch. That is the biggest strength of his game at this stage. Average driver. Cuts well to the basket catching passes on the move for hoops. Takes quite a few charges for a wing. High end D2 prospect with the chance to elevate into LM territory.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13833695/5e78d85ed45ff0137c706e09