Grit Region Finals: Top Illinois Wings
PHI took in the Grit Region Finals over the weekend in Indianapolis. We now focus on the Illinois prospects that made the most impact in the games we evaluated. Here are the Grit Region Finals: Top Illinois Wings! Bryce Coleman…
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Continue ReadingPHI took in the Grit Region Finals over the weekend in Indianapolis. We now focus on the Illinois prospects that made the most impact in the games we evaluated. Here are the Grit Region Finals: Top Illinois Wings!
Bryce Coleman (IBA Illinois Stars 17U)
Niles Notre Dame 6’6” small forward who presents excellent size and strength on the wing. He is a good rebounder that brings versatility to the table. Mid-range jump shot, can post up smaller defenders, and use his strength on quick straight line takes.
Ryan Browder (Illinois Valley Warriors 17U)
Browder is a 2024 6’2” shooting guard that is playing up on the 17U level. He is a plus shooter that has a smooth shot off the catch. Also is a quality athlete that can handle it a little and flashed some passing feel.
Jake Fiegen (Full Package Black 17U)
Fiegen is the MVP for the champs. Anyone who reads our stuff knows how big of a fan I am of this New Trier 2023 shooting guard. Elite and I mean elite shot maker from distance. He is one of the premier shooters I have ever evaluated consistently knocking in 5+ threes every single game. Actually had seven of them on Friday night. Also put on display some off the bounce scoring and pop getting above the rim for a couple dunks. Gritty wing that can be a specialist at the mid-major level or a more complete guy at the low-major level.
David Sulnius (Full Package Black 17U)
Stevenson wing that has a lot of helium heading into his senior season. Plus shooter that knocks in spot up threes in bunches. He also has quality size and athleticism which plays well in the open floor.
Moses Leblanc (Motion Elite 17U)
Leblanc is a 2022 prospect that will head to Northern Illinois as a preferred walk on. They are going to be getting a good value with a non scholarship guy that can really score it. Leblanc can shoot it with strength from the perimeter as he was one of the better pure shot makers on pull up twos and threes that we saw in Indy.
Jack Ambrose (M14 National 1 17U)
Skilled small forward with a projectable body. Long strides allow him to win on straight line takes and has a smooth handle. Capable shooter with the chance to continue to get better.
Dwayne Halliburton (IHUSTLE 16U)
This 6’5” Morgan Park small forward is an athletic slashing two way wing that loved to play in the open floor as a finisher. He was excellent running the floor filling the lane and finishing. Euro steps, up and unders, and got to the line. The 2024 has some upside and can defend.
Justin Bowen (Grind Family Chicago 15U)
Rising sophomore small forward from Lincoln Park that has size, strength, and a diverse skill set. Crafty driver that plays well in transition as a finisher using his frame to convert through defenders.
Brady Kunka (Illinois Attack 17U)
Kunka is a strong bodied guard from Benet that lit up the scoreboard against Fundamental U on Sunday. He hit an array of threes while also getting to the line using his strength on drives taking it right at his opponents.
Adidas Davis (Illinois Hoop Stars 17U)
Former Buffalo Grove small forward will head to The Skills Factory for a prep year. Wing that can really shoot it from distance hitting threes in bunches. Did that on Sunday as he shot it with a ton of confidence bombing in threes off the catch and creating some pulling up.