Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Shooters Pt 1
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There were tons of high level shot makers on the Prep Hoops Circuit from the state of Illinois! Here we examine some of the best we saw in Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Shooters Pt 1! Billy Bach Billy…
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Continue ReadingThere were tons of high level shot makers on the Prep Hoops Circuit from the state of Illinois! Here we examine some of the best we saw in Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Shooters Pt 1!
Billy Bach Billy Bach 6'5" | PF Lyons Township | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Bach started letting it fly right from the first event and never let up! He was one of the top shooters all spring and summer on the circuit.
Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7" | PF Batavia | 2022 State IL (HIT)
One of the premier pick and pop shooters in the state showcased that ability throughout the spring and summer.
David Hubbard David Hubbard 6'4" | SG Champaign Centennial | 2022 State IL (Champaign Heat)
Silky smooth shooting guard that loves to create off the bounce in the mid-range.
Jalen Brown Jalen Brown 5'10" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Powerfully built combo guard that has a great pull up game.
Quinton Hunter Quinton Hunter 6'1" | PG Lockport Township | 2023 IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Hunter shined on the 16U level with his ability to stop and pop for jumpers.
Andrew Soenksen Andrew Soenksen 6'8" | PF Plainfield East | 2023 State IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Long and rangy small forward with a feathery touch from the outside.
Max Love Max Love 6'5" | SF St. Charle North | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Love was a consistent shooting presence throughout the spring and summer on the circuit hitting off the catch and dribble.
Bryce Tillery Bryce Tillery 5'7" | PG Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars)
Quick and shifty guard showed growth in his perimeter shooting.
Kam Craft Kam Craft 6'5" | SF TSF | 2022 State #54 Nation GA (Meanstreets)
Elite shot maker that did it in a variety of ways from all over the floor earning him 17U MVP.
Ben VanderWal Ben VanderWal 6'5" | SF Timothy Christian | 2022 State #201 Nation IL (Breakaway)
Elite shot maker showcased it in front of national scouts and college coaches with an off the charts spring.
Bobby Durkin Bobby Durkin 6'6" | SF Hinsdale South | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
Durkin was the other splash brother for Breakaway who at 6’6” is a plus shooter with size.
Tavari Johnson Tavari Johnson 6'0" | PG Lyons Township | 2022 State #171 Nation IL (Young & Reckless)
Johnson is such a complete point guard which includes being able to shoot the rock at a high level especially pulling up.
Keynan Davis (Young & Reckless)
Davis lit up the nets at Prep Hoops Live in KC and continued to show potential throughout the rest of the circuit.
Jordan Pickett Jordan Pickett 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Brad Beal Elite)
Pickett is a combo guard that showed promise as an improving shooter especially in the mid-range.
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (Meanstreets)
Lewis broke out this spring and summer. Will see a boost in his ranking because of his elite sniper ability from three.
Ethan Gallagher Ethan Gallagher 6'4" | SG Lockport Township | 2022 State IL (EBA Ice)
Gallagher showcased an ease with which he could score from the perimeter hitting shots from multiple levels.
John Paul Hanley John Paul Hanley 6'2" | SG Riverside Brookfield | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
JPH is a strong bodied two guard that hit key shots in clutch situations for Breakaway.
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State #231 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Elite shot maker with his long and slender frame. He was one of the most lethal three point shooters all spring and summer.
Owen Schneider Owen Schneider 5'10" | PG Prospect | 2022 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
Liked what Schneider brought to the table as a three point shooter from his guard spot.
Ty Rogers Ty Rogers 6'7" | PF West Aurora | 2022 State IL (M14)
Three and D wing did just that especially in the spring and the good sized wing knocked in an array of shots.
Jonah Hinton Jonah Hinton 6'1" | PG Naperville Central | 2022 State IL (M14)
Silky smooth combo guard that elevated his stock in large part to his ability to hit from range.
DJ Starr DJ Starr 6'1" | PG Ravenwood | 2022 State TN (Illinois Hoopstars McAllister)
Starr moved out of state recently, but with Hoopstars he drained shots at a nice clip.
Kade Lustenberger Kade Lustenberger 6'5" | SF Carterville | 2023 State IL (Illinois Bears)
Lustenberger is a forward that can stretch the floor with his shooting.
Kaiden Space Kaiden Space 6'2" | SG St.Rita | 2023 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Space was super hot from the perimeter in several games we saw even hearing from someone we respect “when he is on, he is as good of a shooter as anyone in 2023.”
Nick Niego Nick Niego 6'2" | SG Brother Rice | 2023 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
Niego is a shooting specialist from Brother Rice that fit in great next to his cousin who set him up.
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (Young & Reckless)
Henderson is a smaller guard that can let it fly from all over the floor rising up off the bounce with ease.
Gabe Madej Gabe Madej 6'5" | SF Fenwick | 2022 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Madej is a strong bodied combo forward that is a sound spot up shooter.