Team Rose Shootout: 2023 Evaluations Pt 1
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Prep Hoops Illinois covered the recent Team Rose Shootout. Here we break down the prospects we saw in our series of scouting reports. Today it is Team Rose Shootout: 2023 Evaluations Pt 1! Troy Cicero Troy Cicero 6'2" |…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Illinois covered the recent Team Rose Shootout. Here we break down the prospects we saw in our series of scouting reports. Today it is Team Rose Shootout: 2023 Evaluations Pt 1!
Troy Cicero Troy Cicero 6'2" | PG Romeoville | 2023 State IL (Romeoville)
Cicero was a prospect we were really looking forward to seeing after a very strong performance at our Prep Hoops Top 250 this fall. It wasn’t his best game. Little wild early and struggled to get going until a stretch in the second half where he drained a corner three, had a nice dunk, and drained a pull up jumper. The flashes are intriguing enough for us to have him as a D1/D2 guy. Look forward to our next eval of him. Scored 7 points.
Arius Alijosius Arius Alijosius 6'2" | SG Amos Alonzo Stagg | 2023 State IL (Riverside Brookfield)
Lefty with a sweet looking shooting stroke. Drained a pair from distance off the catch along with a reverse layup. Brings shooting and enough athleticism that he should be monitored by D2s early in the process.
George Bellevue George Bellevue 6'5" | PF Lincoln Way East | 2023 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
Bellevue has been a PHI favorite for a while. Love high energy big men that brings the motor. He does just that with his bounce on the offensive glass and rim running. Can handle a bit in the open floor and the undersized four is a plus athlete. He had 14 points and 8 rebounds. D2 prospect at this stage.
Tylon Toliver Tylon Toliver 6'2" | PG Lincoln Way East | 2023 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
Toliver had a big game for LWE scoring 19 points in their loss to North Lawndale. The stocky combo guard shot it well from the perimeter nailing three triples along with a mid-range jumper. Brings toughness and shot making. Projects as a small college guy.
Ronald Chambers Ronald Chambers 6'1" | PG North Lawndale | 2023 State IL (North Lawndale)
Chambers has helped himself with his play over the last couple weeks. Athletic guard with a good frame. The combo can play both on and off the ball. He was at his best putting it on the deck and getting downhill. Going north and south he was dynamic blowing past defenders and converting acrobatic layups. Couple nice passes but is a score first guard at this stage netting 22 points. Going to see a bump in next rankings update!
Aidon Parker (North Lawndale)
Parker made an impression on us for the second straight weekend. Face up four that has a feathery touch on his jumper as he nailed multiple mid-range shots along with his bounce. Bit undersized but plays with athleticism.
Prince Adams Prince Adams 6'7" | C Evanston | 2023 State IL (Evanston)
Adams has an intriguing physical profile with his size, strength, and athleticism. Showed some flashes of his skill set with a eurostep, corner three, post move, and spin for and-1. Went for 14 points. Potential defensively if he locks in. D1 ceiling with D2 floor.
Jordan Brown Jordan Brown 6'2" | SG Bloom | 2023 State IL (Bloom)
Brown had his moments for Bloom in their win. Slick guard can bit a bit out of control at times, but when he is going is fun to watch. Wins on straight line takes and plays off his defense. Scored 9 points.
Raeshom Harris Raeshom Harris 6'4" | SG Bloom | 2023 State IL (Bloom)
Harris had a big game for Bloom. The two guard was excellent as a finisher using his speed end to end for scores and getting points from multiple levels including a post up, mid-range jumper, and three. Capable perimeter defender went for 13 points.
Camron Williford Camron Williford 6'0" | PG Hyde Park | 2023 State IL (Hyde Park)
Williford scored 14 points for Hyde Park against Yorkville Christian. Tough as nails guard that gets in the teeth of the defense for layups, and-1s, or trips to the line.
Damarion Morris (Hyde Park)
Morris helped his stock with a solid game netting 11 points. Good perimeter defender that made some acrobatic shots in the paint.
David Douglas David Douglas 6'5" | SG Yorkville Christian | 2023 State IL (Yorkville Christian)
Very consistent start to the season for Douglas. Lanky shooting guard that can let it fly from three. He has range on his shot and is best as a spot up three point shooter hitting a couple along with a put back. Probably their top perimeter defender. D2s should take an early look.
Darrion Baker Darrion Baker 6'8" | PF St Rita | 2023 State #227 Nation IL (Hillcrest)
Baker has great size and strength up front. The St. Rita transfer scored 11 points including a monster dunk, got to the line, a put back, and sealed in the paint. Good rebounder and makes it tough for opponents in the paint. Has D1 potential for sure. Very interested to see how his game rounds out over the next 12 months.
Matthew Moore Matthew Moore 6'7" | PF Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Hillcrest)
Super bouncy four man impressed over the summer with Chicago Lockdown. That athleticism flashed again on Saturday. Shot blocking presence with explosive pop off the ground. Snatched rebounds and his handles shined. Took it coast to coast once and several times made quick moves from the mid-post. Ceiling is definitely a D1 guy if he continues to develop!
Bryce Tillery Bryce Tillery 5'7" | PG Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Hillcrest)
Your classic Hillcrest lead guard! Tough as nails leader that wants it! He is a decent shooter with range and the smaller guard has some burst off the dribble.