Summer Challenge: Top 2022 Performers Pt 1
The Summer Challenge concluded over the weekend as many teams from the state of Illinois prepped for the live period with this must attend early July event. Time to dive into the best players we saw in Summer Challenge: Top…
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Continue ReadingThe Summer Challenge concluded over the weekend as many teams from the state of Illinois prepped for the live period with this must attend early July event. Time to dive into the best players we saw in Summer Challenge: Top 2022 Performers Pt 1!
Patrick Robinson Patrick Robinson 6'4" | SG Oswego East | 2022 State IL . (M14)
Robinson continued his momentum from the June live periods. He was instrumental in the big wins for M14 over the weekend. Power wing that could even be a small ball power forward in some cases. Best bullying his way through contact, but does have some shooting capabilities and we really liked how he rebounded.
Jonah Hinton Jonah Hinton 6'1" | PG Naperville Central | 2022 State IL (M14)
Hinton was rock solid all weekend. The rising senior is a utility guard that does a little bit of everything. He was a key player for M14 with his scoring and defense. Is not a ball dominant player at all finding a variety of ways to score.
Sean Kavanaugh (M14)
Kavanaugh was phenomenal from distance in the game we saw on Sunday. Went for 21 points with many of them coming on threes. Will find a home at the small college level as a lights out sniper! Quick release and has a good feel for finding the weakness in the perimeter defense.
Ty Rogers Ty Rogers 6'7" | PF West Aurora | 2022 State IL (M14)
Rogers continues to grow on us as a prospect. The 6’7” combo forward can stretch the floor with his shooting, run the court, and flashes his ability to put it on the deck. Also is a versatile defender that can check two through fours at the next level. Like him quite a bit at the D2 level.
Jackson Munro Jackson Munro 6'8" | C New Trier | 2022 State IL (Fundamental U)
Munro looked significantly better with Fundamental U than when we saw him in June. Really like how he is utilized on this team. Got post touches early and often. Quick and assertive moves for scores on jump hooks. Nice combination of footwork, touch, and toughness. Solid area rebounder. Low-majors should be in on this prospect.
Yogi Oliff Yogi Oliff 6'2" | PG Niles North | 2022 State IL (Fundamental U)
Oliff looks taller than the last time we saw him in person. His float game was on point as he dropped in runners at a high rate along with throwing dimes off dribble penetration. Good passing feel and a better athlete than we thought.
David Hubbard David Hubbard 6'4" | SG Champaign Centennial | 2022 State IL (Champaign Heat)
Hubbard is a silky smooth shooting guard that gets buckets with ease. He did it all weekend long for Champaign Heat. The St. Thomas More wing operates well from mid-range popping in jump shots and mixes in drives. D2s need to monitor.
Jaydin Dunlap Jaydin Dunlap 6'1" | PG Bolingbrook | 2022 State IL (Champaign Heat)
Dunlap is a major sleeper at the point guard position. Lead guard with toughness that gets to the line at a high rate. Crisp ball handler and quality on ball defender that brings IQ and leadership to his team. Makes the teams he is one better!
Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7" | PF Batavia | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Ivan was outstanding on Friday night. He went for 35 points as the 6’6” face up four man drained three after three. One of the best spot up shooters in the class regardless of position and that was never more evident than at Summer Challenge. Also converted several dishes inside from his teammates. D2 priority in our eyes.
Caleb Hannah Caleb Hannah 6'7" | PF Orr | 2022 State IL (EBA Ice)
Hannah is a long and rangy power forward that brings major athleticism to the table. Rim runner, shot blocker, and has showed major growth as a shooter knocking in a pair of threes in the game we caught with a fluid shot. Go to player for Orr next season.
Dajuan Bates Dajuan Bates 6'1" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Bates is a wiry point guard that makes plays off the bounce with his initial burst and acceleration. Speed once he gets going and despite his slight frame he finishes very well in the paint on acrobatic layups. Crisp pull up shooter that can knock down a three at a decent clip. Like the intensity he brings on the defensive end.
Eli Hofmann Eli Hofmann 5'11" | PG Mercer County | 2022 State IL ( Archangels )
Hofmann was the most consistent performer for the Archangels in the two games we caught in Aurora. Crafty guard that gets in the lane with his sneaky athleticism for nifty layups and knocks in threes off his own dribble or on movement. Really nice small college player!