Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Post Scorers
Which big men did the best job scoring on the block during the PHC? These are the ones we thought were the cream of the crop in Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Post Scorers! Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7"…
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Continue ReadingWhich big men did the best job scoring on the block during the PHC? These are the ones we thought were the cream of the crop in Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Post Scorers!
Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7" | PF Batavia | 2022 State IL (HIT)
Batavia power forward is excellent scoring with his back to the basket utilizing great touch in the paint.
Sam Bradbury Sam Bradbury 6'8" | C Mattoon | 2022 State IL (Champaign Heat)
The Mattoon big bodied center does an excellent job at getting deep post position on the catch for quick baskets.
Zach Cleveland Zach Cleveland 6'8" | PF Normal West | 2022 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars)
The Normal Community power forward is an excellent post scorer with quick and assertive moves.
Keon Alexander Keon Alexander 6'6" | PF Bolingbrook | 2023 State IL (lllinois Hoopstars)
Really liked what we saw out of Alexander during the spring with his mobility and improved footwork.
AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #55 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Top senior is an athletic post scorer that when he makes decisive moves is hard to contain.
Christian Meeks Christian Meeks 6'6" | SF Homewood Flossmoor | 2022 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars/Team Rose)
This power forward from Homewood Flossmoor uses his strength, energy, and athleticism to score in the paint.
Xavier Amos Xavier Amos 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #233 Nation IL (Team Rose)
Amos was very good scoring in the post with assertive moves on the block and from the mid-post in.
Nick Martinelli Nick Martinelli 6'6" | SF Glenbrook South | 2022 State #235 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Such a crafty scorer that understands how to get his opponent off balance and exploit that.
Jeremy Harrington Jeremy Harrington 6'5" | PF Chicago Curie | 2023 State IL (Team Rose)
Harrington is a powerful four man that anchors down low and scores with touch.
Miles Rubin Miles Rubin 6'7" | PF Homewood Flossmoor | 2023 State #243 Nation IL and Wes Rubin (Meanstreets)
Rubin twins score in different ways, but are both very effective low post threats as scorers.
Tyler Van Gorp Tyler Van Gorp 6'10" | C New Trier | 2023 State IL (Hoops 4 Health)
TVG is a long and wiry center that displayed improved back to the basket game and strength through contact in the paint.
Germaine Springfield (Illinois Hoopstars Willis)
Strong and powerfully built post that finishes well through traffic inside.
Joseph Fitch Joseph Fitch 6'8" | PF Christian Homeschool Assn. | 2022 IL (Illini Magic)
Fitch was one of the breakout players from the circuit. The home school 2022 four man is so fluid around the hoop for scores.
Kyle Thomas Kyle Thomas 6'8" | C St. Joesph | 2022 State #183 Nation IL (Mac Irvin Fire)
Thomas showed flashes of the potential he has as a low post scorer at the next level in the spring.
Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'10" | C Kenwood | 2024 State IL (Mac Irvin Fire)
Smith is a 2024 post with developmental upside as a scoring post with hook shots and touch.
Jackson Munro Jackson Munro 6'8" | C New Trier | 2022 State IL (Fundamental U)
Murno has advanced footwork on the block being able to score over either shoulder along with short jumpers.
Robbie Avila Robbie Avila 6'9" | PF Oak Forest | 2022 State #225 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Extremely skilled post that understands angles and how to get buckets on the block.
Mike Jones Mike Jones 6'7" | PF Chi-Prep | 2025 State #164 Nation IL (Team Rose)
Liked what we saw out of Jones during July. The Rockford Lutheran 2024 big man was efficient with his post touches on quick moves and hooks.
Turner Plumer Turner Plumer 6'6" | PF Canton | 2022 State IL ( Archangels )
Another efficient post that scored on a good amount of his post touches during July.
Morez Johnson Morez Johnson 6'9" | PF Thornton | 2024 State #33 Nation IL (Meanstreets/Indy Premiere Team Rock)
A top post prospect from St. Rita in the 2024 class that makes quick and assertive moves for explosive finishes.
James Brown James Brown 6'9" | C Link Academy (from Chicago) | 2024 #66 Nation MO (Mac Irvin Fire)
The other half of the St. Rita 2024 star post duo is such an advanced low-post threat with his array of moves.