Prospects Primed for Breakout Seasons
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Which prospects are ready to take that next step and emerge on the high school basketball scene? These are some of our picks to click in Prospects Primed for Breakout Seasons!
Jackson Munro Jackson Munro 6'8" | C New Trier | 2022 State IL (New Trier – 2022)
Munro broke out to recruiting followers this summer, but it will be to the casual high school fan during the season that gets to know his name. He is a stretch four that can drain deep shots in the pick/pop. Excellent passer and skilled low-post game.
Davontae Hall Davontae Hall 6'1" | PG Hyde Park | 2022 State IL (Hyde Park – 2022)
Hall is an explosive point guard that wins off the dribble getting to the rack with the best of them. His consistency as a jump shooter was the improvement we liked over the summer.
Marcus Overstreet Marcus Overstreet 6'8" | C Whitney Young | 2022 State IL (Whitney Young – 2022)
Overstreet is going to provide a deep Dolphins frontline with a rim protector and dive threat around the hoop for dunks.
Dajuan Bates Dajuan Bates 6'1" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (De La Salle – 2022)
Bates when healthy is one of the more fun lead guards as an impactful two-way player. Big time defender and explosive multi-level scorer.
Caleb Hannah Caleb Hannah 6'7" | PF Orr | 2022 State IL (Orr – 2022)
Every year Orr has a senior that breaks out. Hannah is the guy this year. Lengthy power forward with perimeter skill, athleticism, and defensive intensity.
Toby Onyekonwu Toby Onyekonwu 6'0" | PG Joliet West | 2022 State IL (Joliet West – 2022)
Every event during June and July this point guard impressed. Look for him to provide a scoring punch in the backcourt for Joliet West along with being able to guard both backcourt spots.
Orlando Thomas Orlando Thomas 6'3" | PG Rolling Meadows | 2022 State IL (Rolling Meadows – 2022)
Thomas had a great June and with Max Christie gone he will play much more on the ball as a scorer and playmaker.
Conrad Luczynski Conrad Luczynski 7'2" | C Bartlett | 2022 State IL (Bartlett – 2022)
Tallest prospect in the state at 7’2” is healthy again and primed to do major damage on the interior as a shot blocker and back to the basket scorer.
Max Love Max Love 6'5" | SF St. Charle North | 2022 State IL (St. Charles North – 2022)
While Marlowe might get more attention Love could have just as productive of a season this year. Two guard that can drain feathery jumpers from all over the floor. High end small college prospect.
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State #231 Nation IL (Whitney Young – 2023)
Johnson is going to have a monster season! Long and lanky small forward is an elite three point shooter that defends all over the floor. Look for him to be the talk of the first half of the season for the Dolphins!
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (OPRF – 2023)
Lewis has great positional size, plus athleticism, and an elite three point shot. His ability to put it on the floor is starting to come along which makes him even more dangerous.
Sonny Williams Sonny Williams 6'1" | PG International Sports Academy | 2023 OH (Niles Notre Dame – 2023)
Williams is now the guy with the departures of three of the top 10 seniors in the state last year. He showed he was ready in June leading his team in both scoring and dishing the rock. It is his time!
Kaiden Space Kaiden Space 6'2" | SG St.Rita | 2023 State IL (St. Rita – 2023)
Space is a combo guard that had a strong summer with Young & Reckless and is set up to have a nice junior campaign as a veteran presence on a talented St. Rita squad. Plus shooter that brings toughness, versatility, and smarts on the perimeter.
Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL (New Trier – 2023)
One of the premier three point marksmen in the state. Fiegen had a game this summer with 51 points and 13 threes. Expect him to post some huge numbers as a junior for a top 10 New Trier squad.
Jeremy Harrington Jeremy Harrington 6'5" | PF Chicago Curie | 2023 State IL (Curie – 2023)
Harrington is going to be super productive this year as a face up four for Curie. Strong bodied forward that can shoot it but also rebounds and brings toughness in the paint.
Troy Cicero Troy Cicero 6'2" | PG Romeoville | 2023 State IL (Romeoville – 2023)
Cicero opened our eyes with his play at Prep Hoops Top 250 Camp. Lengthy guard that can really score it with such fluidity on the perimeter. Look forward to seeing his development this year.
Nojus Indrusaitis Nojus Indrusaitis 6'5" | SG Brewster Academy | 2024 State #79 Nation NLG (Lemont – 2024)
He has already established himself as a high-major prospect and top 3 in the class, but to the casual high school fan they will know his game by the end of the season. Big time scorer that can put up points from anywhere!
Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL (Limestone – 2024)
Brown is another sophomore that brings explosive scoring. This time from the point as he is a shifty ball handler that gets in the lane for buckets and is improving as a shot maker along with growth as a distributor.
Payton Kamin Payton Kamin 6'7" | SF Worcester Academy | 2025 State NLG (DePaul Prep – 2024)
Kamin is among the premier shooters in the sophomore class. He has displayed that in every setting we have seen over the last six months. Now it is time to show it in the Chicago Catholic League as he will be a key contributor.
Isaiah Green Isaiah Green 6'1" | PG Thornton | 2024 State IL (Hillcrest – 2024)
Green is a combo guard with two way potential and toughness. Athletic guard can alter the game with his explosiveness off the dribble and defense.
Tavariyaun Williams (Leo – 2024)
Williams had a strong showing during the summer and fall. Big wing that can guard multiple spots, score in transition, and has improved as a shooter.
Jason Jakstys Jason Jakstys 6'10" | C Yorkville | 2024 State #141 Nation IL (Yorkville – 2024)
Jakstys had a nice summer with Basketball Paradise as the five man is a big time shot blocking presence with efficient post moves around the hoop. A strong Pangos camp should catapult him into his sophomore season.