Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Slashers Pt 1
Time to dive into the superlatives from the Prep Hoops Circuit. In this series we look at specific skills and classes for who shined the most in that area during the PHC. Here is our Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021…
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Continue ReadingTime to dive into the superlatives from the Prep Hoops Circuit. In this series we look at specific skills and classes for who shined the most in that area during the PHC. Here is our Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Slashers Pt 1!
Rickey Woods Rickey Woods 6'5" | SG Bloomington | 2021 IL (Illinois Hoopstars Willis)
The Bloomington wing is an explosive scoring two guard that can get to the hoop with athleticism and power.
Tyrese Shannon (Illinois Future/Illinois Hoopstars National)
Long and lanky forward brings upside as a slasher getting to the cup in a couple dribbles.
Julius Rollins Julius Rollins 6'7" | SF Hillcrest | 2021 State IL (Team MORE/Young & Reckless)
Rollins makes plays with the ball in his hands in both transition and the half court.
Hamahrie Bowers Hamahrie Bowers 6'5" | SF Hillcrest | 2021 State IL (Team MORE/Illinois Hoopstars National)
The Hillcrest two guard is a straight line attacker that can explode at the rim.
Jeffrey Oakley Jeffrey Oakley 6'5" | SF Corliss | 2021 State IL (Team MORE)
Really like the potential of this small forward. Excellent bounce and takes good angles to the hoop.
Jesus Perez Jesus Perez 5'10" | PG Morton | 2021 State IL (Illinois Outwork)
Quick and shifty point guard that got to the hoop at a high rate this summer.
Dae’Quan Davis (Illinois Outwork)
Powerful and athletic two guard that knows how to get downhill!
Odin Lium Odin Lium 6'5" | SF Oswego East | 2021 State IL (HIT)
Known more for his shooting it was actually his slashing and transition game that was most effective this summer.
Tyler Van Eekeren Tyler Van Eekeren 6'5" | SF Benet | 2021 State IL (HIT)
This is where the Benet wing really elevated his game. Became a lot more confident putting it on the deck on the circuit.
Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson 6'3" | SF Joliet West | 2021 State IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Strong bodied small forward is crafty with the ball and has the strength to finish at the cup.
TY Johnson (Illinois Hoopstars National)
This DePaul Prep guard is one of the most explosive bucket getters we saw this summer with his easy acceleration to the hoop.
Noah Reynolds Noah Reynolds 6'1" | PG Peoria Notre Dame | 2021 IN (Illinois Hoopstars National)
Crafty Peoria Notre Dame point guard made plays in the lane time after time.
Isaiah Stafford Isaiah Stafford 6'1" | PG Crispus Attucks | 2021 IN (Illinois Hoopstars Nelson)
The smooth combo guard showed a lot more assertiveness and bounce on his drives this summer.
Demarco Clayton Demarco Clayton 6'5" | SG Bloomington | 2021 TX (Illinois Hoopstars Willis)
Angular and athletic guard got downhill slithering through the defenders.
Emaryon Byrd Emaryon Byrd 6'5" | SG Manual | 2021 State IL (Peoria Area Elite)
Byrd should be the go to player this season for Peoria Manual. Size and has burst to score off the bounce.
Shane Miller Shane Miller 6'2" | PG Springfield | 2021 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars Central/Illinois Phenom)
This Springfield High School product is a dynamic driver that has creative finishes.