Top Illinois 2024 Wings
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This week PHI unveiled our first edition of the 2024 prospect rankings. While it is still early in the process we are starting to get a good feel for this group. Here is a look at the top shooting guards…
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Continue ReadingThis week PHI unveiled our first edition of the 2024 prospect rankings. While it is still early in the process we are starting to get a good feel for this group. Here is a look at the top shooting guards and small forwards in the class.
Nojus Indrusaitis Nojus Indrusaitis 6'5" | SG Brewster Academy | 2024 State #79 Nation NLG (Lemont)
Overall Ranking: #3
This Lemont wing is the clear top wing in the class at this point. Whether it was with his high school team as a freshman, running with Meanstreets, or on Lemont in June he just got buckets. Such an advanced skill set for a young player where he can score effectively from all three levels. Elite shooter that moves well without the ball to get open. Can put it on the deck and finish at the cup with athleticism.
Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG (DePaul Prep)
Overall Ranking: #10
Kamin has established himself as one of the premier scorers in the class early on. That included a 61 point game at Rumble in the Rapids in the spring. For Team Ten he was looked at as their go to guy knocking down threes, but is much more that just a sharp shooter as he can create getting his shot off as he has plus positional size.
Josh Pickett Josh Pickett 6'5" | SG St. Laurence | 2024 State #277 Nation IL (West Aurora)
Overall Ranking: #12
Pickett is one of the more intriguing scoring wings in the 2024 class. Like his size and strength on the perimeter. Such a crisp and clean looking jump spot both off the catch and pulling up. Strength and athleticism to drive along with be an impact defender.
Antoine Glasper Antoine Glasper 6'0" | SG Collins | 2024 FL (Collins)
Overall Ranking: #14
Glasper burst on the radar of many during his freshman season at Collins where he was a bucket getter. During his summer with Meanstreets he continued that. Combo guard that can play on or off the ball. Best utilized as a downhill driver and transition playmaker.
Jehvion Starwood Jehvion Starwood 6'3" | SG Oswego East | 2024 State #269 Nation IL (Yorkville Christian)
Overall Ranking: #15
Starwood is an intriguing left handed small forward. Lengthy wing that plays the game with a ton of flair. He is creative with the rock in his hands in the open floor along with being a slick driver where he can get to the cup and is effective kicking to shooters. Has a nice looking three point stroke himself.
Niko Newsome Niko Newsome 6'6" | SG Normal Community | 2024 State IL (Bloomington)
Overall Ranking: #19
Newsome is a silky smooth bucket getter. The Bloomington two guard has solid size and athleticism on the perimeter being able to score from all three levels with his handles and pull up jump shot. Rebounds well for a guard.
JJ Hernandez JJ Hernandez 6'6" | PF Glenbard North | 2024 State IL (Glenbard North)
Overall Ranking: #21
Hernandez has a lot of physical tools to like early in the process. Long arms and wiry strength. Plus defender that can check spots across the board. Offensively he is still a work in progress, but flashes a move or two every game that leave you wanting more which we believe he will show!
Tavariyuan Williams Tavariyuan Williams 6'6" | SF De La Salle | 2024 State IL (De La Salle)
Overall Ranking: #22
Williams is a wing from the Chicago Catholic League that emerged with SWISH this summer. Good size and strong build. Handles it well in traffic preferring to attack on straight line takes.
Malachi Johnson Malachi Johnson 6'2" | SG Rockford Guilford | 2024 State IL (Rockford Guilford)
Overall Ranking: #24
Johnson is a combo guard with a strong frame and a feathery mid-range game. Loves to operate in the 15-18 foot area rising up above his opponents for jumpers. Can stretch it to three and flashes passing feel.
Will Gonzalez Will Gonzalez 6'5" | SF Curie | 2024 State IL (Riverside Brookfield)
Overall Ranking: #25
Gonzalez has projectability with his length and athleticism. Multi positional defender that can check a variety of spots across the board. Offensively shows fluidity with the ball in his hands on drives and in the transition game.