Cream City Collision: Illinois 2023 Standouts
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The Cream City Collision was this past weekend in the Milwaukee area as many of the Prep Hoops Circuit Midwest teams closed out their spring with the event. We will be recapping the event breaking down top performers from each…
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Continue ReadingThe Cream City Collision was this past weekend in the Milwaukee area as many of the Prep Hoops Circuit Midwest teams closed out their spring with the event. We will be recapping the event breaking down top performers from each class. Here is Cream City Collision: Illinois 2023 Standouts!
Nick Niego Nick Niego 6'2" | SG Brother Rice | 2023 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
Niego is a shooting guard from Brother Rice that can really shoot the rock. That was shown at the start of their game on Friday as he went 7-7 including a quartet of triples. Moves well without the ball and has a lightning quick release. Brings a lot of intangibles to the table.
Jackson Niego Jackson Niego 6'0" | PG Lyons Township | 2023 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
Niego is from Lyons just like all his older brothers who ran the show for LT and Lockdown. Has a lot of similarities to his older brother and 16U coach Harrison Niego. Tough as nails, runs the team, and gets others involved. Works well in pick/roll situations making the right decisions. Capable shooter off the bounce or catch.
Matthew Moore Matthew Moore 6'7" | PF Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
Moore has the highest upside of this group. Bouncy Hillcrest power forward that has great physical tools. Finished dump offs and swatted shots. His most impressive play was when he cut a passing lane and took it the other way for a massive jam. Needs to improve the consistency, but no doubting the upside.
Nathan Hart (Sky Ice Elite)
New name that jumped on our radar here. The 6’5” Mt. Zion power forward has nice length and converts around the hoop with touch. Runs the floor well and can even push himself on occasion off a miss. Flies in for rebounds.
DeAndre Craig DeAndre Craig 5'11" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2023 State IL (South Cook Jaguars)
Craig is a point guard from Mt. Carmel that plays up on the 17U level with the Jaguars. Productive guard that just makes things happen. Straight line takes off the bounce, rebounds well for a point guard, and can hit an occasional shot. Solid distributor that gets his weapons involved on the Jaguars.