Chi-Town Tip Off: 17U Prospects To Watch
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Seven 17U players to watch this weekend at the Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago: Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL — SG — Full Package Maybe the best shooter in Illinois’ 2023 class,…
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Continue ReadingSeven 17U players to watch this weekend at the Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago:
Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL — SG — Full Package
Maybe the best shooter in Illinois’ 2023 class, Fiegen is not going to miss many clean catch and shoot looks. Coming off a big weekend in Indianapolis at The Stage, the shooting guard will look to keep his momentum rolling. Any college programs searching for a top-tier marksman should look no further than Full Package’s Fiegen.
Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL — PG — Mac Irvin Fire
Ames appears to be the truth. The Mac Irvin Fire point guard is already making noise this AAU period, and I am expecting him to continue his great play in Chicago this weekend. Ames is an explosive slasher that knows how to get buckets at the rim. The number one prospect in Illinois’ 2023 class is also an outstanding ball handler. Power five programs are lining up for this point guard.
A.J. Lux A.J. Lux 6'3" | SG Crown Point | 2023 State IN — SG — Team GRIII Elite
Lux had a huge weekend in Indy, as he was awarded with first-team honors in the Grit Region. A knockdown shooter who can catch fire in a hurry, Lux will be a prospect to track going forward. I was also impressed with his ability to finish at the rim. There were many Division One programs in the gym watching Lux compete last weekend.
Davius Loury Davius Loury 6'8" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ — PF — Mac Irvin Fire
Loury is a prospect that could be a major stock riser this spring/summer. His game translates well to the next level, as the power forward can dominate in the paint and shoot well from outside. He also is a phenomenal slasher who is able to use his size and athleticism to get to the rim and finish with authority.
Mark Nikolich-Wilson Mark Nikolich-Wilson 6'7" | C Rolling Meadows | 2023 State IL — C — Full Package
Nikolich-Wilson is a very intriguing prospect. He is one of the few centers who possess an ability to pass well out of the post. He also has very good footwork, allowing him to put opposing defenders in the spin cycle. He has played well recently, and I think that he could develop into a great small college prospect.
Cooper Farrall Cooper Farrall 6'5" | SF Culver Academy | 2023 State IN — SF — Team GRIII Elite
A highly ranked prospect in Indiana’s 2023 class, Farrall is a small forward that is looking to make a statement this AAU period. He is a talented scorer who just knows how to put the ball in the cup. He shoots well from all over, and also is able to use his 6-foot-5 frame to finish in the paint. Look for the Team GRIII star to have a big weekend.
Aboubacar Cisse — SF — Illinois Elite
Cisse is really skilled as a scorer. The uncommitted 2022 prospect is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. A 6-foot-5 small forward with a strong build, Cisse is a handful to stop when he gets downhill. Using his strength, the SF is able to finish through contact. Recently, at the Hard Work Kick Off, Cisse also showed off a smooth jumper from beyond the arc.