Team Rose Shootout: 2023 Evaluations Pt 2
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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 2! DeAndre Craig DeAndre Craig 5'11" |…
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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 2!
DeAndre Craig DeAndre Craig 5'11" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2023 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
The headliner from the host school brought it in the second half after a quiet first couple quarters. Scoring point guard with a compact build. Got hot shooting from distance nailing three triples in the second half. Good burst with the ball and brings toughness to the table. Rebounds well for his size. Low-majors should be on him.
Anthony Ciaravino (Mt. Carmel)
Ciaravino opened eyes with his shot making hitting four from beyond the arc. Bit of a smaller two guard that is a dead eye spot up guy. Should find a home at the small college level with his sniper ability.
Kemeron McIntyre (Westinghouse)
This 6’6” power forward caught our attention with his big frame and touch around the hoop on dump offs and a nice looking hook shot. Even hit a corner three. One to track!
Evan Jackson Evan Jackson 6'6" | SF St Rita Chicago | 2023 State IL (De La Salle)
Jackson is a lanky combo forward with a ton of athleticism. Threw down one of the better dunks from the event, but it was his feathery jumper that caught our attention. He was consistent with his shooting from 15-18 feet where he made quite a few in his 10 point outing. There is a D1 ceiling in there if he can hit it.
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (Brother Rice)
Henderson is a PHI favorite. Most of the time I’m not as high on smaller guards than others, but there is something about this 5’10” lead guard. He is absolutely electric with the rock in his hands. Shifty ball handler that has it on a string. Gets in the paint for layups using creativity, burst, and hesitation to do it. Flashed as a passer, but is definitely more of a score first guy. Went for 16 points. Mid-major guy in my eyes.
Khalil Ross Khalil Ross 6'6" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State IL (Brother Rice)
Ross is a rangy small forward that brings length and athleticism to the table. In their game against Joliet West he was at his best using his quickness off the bounce from 15 feet in. He had several and-1s and got to the line for 10 points.
Jayden Watson Jayden Watson 6'7" | PF Bloom Township | 2023 State IL (Brother Rice)
Watson continues to grow on us. Understated face up four that can stretch with his shooting to beyond the three point arc with a good deal of athleticism. One to continue to track!
Jayden Martin Jayden Martin 6'2" | SG Joliet West | 2023 State IL (Joliet West)
Strong bodied scoring guard that has a killer mid-range game. Stop and pop threat that can mix in some creative layups as he had 7 points. Should be a productive small college guy.
Amarion Johnson Amarion Johnson 6'7" | PF Tinley Park | 2023 State IL (Tinley Park)
Super intriguing long and lanky four man. Johnson has great physical tools with his athletic pop and size. Showed that off swatting several shots. Was pretty quiet in the first half offensively and had a couple of explosive finishes in the second for dunks en route to 8 points. One to track.
Chikasi Ofoma Chikasi Ofoma 6'6" | C Curie | 2023 State IL (Curie)
Ofoma was an absolute beast for Curie. Love the way this guy plays! Physically built four that runs the floor, scores in transition, and dominates the offensive glass. Attacks the rim with force. Had a double double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Low-major D1s and D2s need to check him out.
Jeremy Harrington Jeremy Harrington 6'5" | PF Chicago Curie | 2023 State IL (Curie)
The other big man up front for Curie was Harrington. Thick bodied forward that has some face up skill. In this game he lived at the foul line using his high energy to draw contact in the paint for fouls. Then knocked in his free throws. Excellent rebounder. He had 14 points and 12 rebounds. D2 prospect with low-major ceiling.
Jarrod Gee Jarrod Gee 6'5" | PF Perspectives | 2023 State IL (Leo)
Athletic small forward showed glimpses this summer with Chicago Lockdown. Liked what we saw out of him in the first half. High motor and athletic forward that has a quick second jump on the glass and was a quality defender. Rim runner in transition that had 8 points.
Sonny Williams Sonny Williams 6'1" | PG International Sports Academy | 2023 OH (Niles Notre Dame)
Williams is among the top point guards in the 2023 class. Super smooth guard that racked up some junk time points late. We did see the athleticism in the open floor and a solid shooting stroke out of him in the first few quarters of his 16 point outing. Would like to see him take a little more control and be assertive as a playmaker like he did in June. No doubt D1 prospect.
Bryce Coleman Bryce Coleman 6'6" | SF Proviso East | 2023 State IL (Niles Notre Dame)
Coleman has bounced around high school the last couple years. The potential is still there. Good size and strength on the perimeter. His pull up jumper was on point as he drained an array of them over and over again including several deep twos. Was effective as a rebounder. Has low-major plus ability.
Cordy Johnson Cordy Johnson 5'8" | PG Michelle Clark | 2023 State IL (Michelle Clark)
Johnson provided the perimeter spark for Clark in their win to close out the event. Johnson is a sound shooter that drained an array of threes in the victory. Could be primed for a big junior year!