2021 Illinois Prep Hoops Circuit Third Team
The Prep Hoops Circuit ran events in July and August. Many of the top prospects and teams from the state of Illinois participated in the events. We begin our month long review of the circuit with our Illinois All-Circuit teams. …
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit ran events in July and August. Many of the top prospects and teams from the state of Illinois participated in the events. We begin our month long review of the circuit with our Illinois All-Circuit teams. Check out the 2021 Illinois Prep Hoops Circuit Third Team!
Tyler Van Eekeren Tyler Van Eekeren 6'5" | SF Benet | 2021 State IL (HIT)
It was a huge summer for the Benet wing! We have always been a fan of what he brings as a spot up shooter, defender, and all-around role player. While he did showcase all that this summer the area we were most impressed was his improved athleticism and ability to win off the bounce. He put it on the deck scoring with more consistency on drives which opened up so many avenues for him and his team as a whole.
Grant Newell Grant Newell 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2021 State IL (Beyond Ball College Prospects)
The Whitney Young power forward was outstanding in Iowa. Probably the best we had ever seen him during his career. Newell has always had the projectability and flashed his potential, but the production was never there. That certainly changed during his time in Omaha. Newell was excellent knocking down feathery jumpers, posting up strong, hitting the glass, and defending at a high level.
Kai Evans Kai Evans 6'3" | SG Bolingbrook | 2021 NV (Illinois Stars)
Evans was really good for the Stars in the event they attended. Power wing that has a physical body. Played quite a bit on the ball in which he handled well against pressure and was solid as a passer. Tough cover going downhill when he gets his shoulders turned. Shot the ball very well from the perimeter on threes and pull ups. Rebounds for his position.
Sincere Malone
Sincere
Malone
6'7" | PF
CBA | 2021
State
NC
(Team RWA)
The Corliss combo forward displayed his versatility on both ends of the floor for Team RWA in multiple events on the PHC. Like his long term upside as a prospect, but the way he stuffed the stat sheet was what stood out. Scored inside and out, ran the floor, hit jumpers, was an impact defender, and rebounded well on both ends.
Reggie Ward Reggie Ward 6'5" | PF Curie | 2021 State IL (Chicago Demons)
Ward is a Curie small forward that was unleashed for the Demons. Strong bodied forward that can score with power and skill. Works very well in the mid-range being able to knock down shots in the 15-18 foot range and has the strength to take it right at the defense off the bounce or posting them up. Rebounded at a high level as well.