Isa Maguire CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Isa Maguire 2018 C Lindblom/Young & Reckless Isa Maguire is a thin center that will benefit greatly from some time in a college weight room. Maguire has some length that he utilizes to defend the rim and rebound. Showed a few post moves. Despite his lack of strength, he goes strong the rim. Rim running…
Caleb Cooper CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Caleb Cooper 2018 PG Holt (MI)/Michigan Titans Caleb Cooper is a little guard that can really go! The jet quick 5’10 PG is a blur as he races up and down the court. Almost impossible for anyone to stay in front of him. Lethal first step as he races around defenders. Great court vision. Plays…
Tajautae Williams CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Tajautae Williams 2019 WF Orr/Chicago Demons Williams was a new name to our radar, and he quickly captivated our attention. First and foremost what stands out his elite athleticism and jumping ability. Williams first threw down a huge baseline and-1 poster slam. He quickly followed it up with an alley-oop dunk off a baseline out…
Morgan Taylor CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Morgan Taylor 2018 PG Marist/Illinois Fastbreak Taylor had himself a game in the Friday nightcap vs Hoopers with plenty of college coaches in attendance. The 6’2 lead guard has a solid body, with an especially strong lower body. Tough kid who bounces off defenders en route to the rim. Sneaky athleticism, threw down an impressive…
Dachaun Anderson CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Dachaun Anderson 2019 PF Leo/Young & Reckless Rebounding runs in the family as Dachaun is just as efficient on the boards as his younger brother, Kendale. The high-motor combo-forward hits the boards early and often. Plus athlete that threw down an impressive poster dunk. High motor player with great intensity in every aspect of his…
Kendale Anderson CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Kendale Anderson 2020 PF Leo/Young & Reckless With a strong, muscular frame and an aggressive demeanor, Anderson looks like a man amongst boys playing at the 15u level. The 6’6 post does his damage on the interior. Scores off putbacks and is a rim runner. Makes his name with his rebounding ability. Out muscles players…
Austin Richie CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Austin Richie 2018 WF Don Bosco Prep (IN)/Chicago Demons The recently reclassed Richie was one of the biggest draws for college coaches this past weekend. There were consistently 15+ coaches watching his games. Richie has a wide shouldered, strong frame that is already college ready to go. He is a jack of all trades, he…
Mason McMurray CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Mason McMurray 2018 F Stow (OH)/TNBA Ohio Mason McMurray was the most impressive player at the Chicago Summer Jam on championship Sunday. The 6’8 forward showed a diverse and solid skill set. McMurray is a solid athlete that runs and moves like a wing not a post. Spot up shooter that can also put the…
Daniel Burfurd CHICAGO SUMMER JAM
Daniel Burfurd 2018 F Bolingbrook/Hoopers BC Burford doesn’t pass the look test, but boy is he a player. The 6’2 forward has a very wide body with a little excess weight and he almost looks like a way undersized center. And then he starts playing. Super high IQ player who makes the right read every time. Phenomenal…
Ray’Sean Taylor NIKE SPRING SHOWDOWN DAY 2
Ray’Sean Taylor 5’11 PG 2020 Collinsville/Gateway Taylor is a virtually unknown guard out of Collinsville, but that is soon to change. Taylor has a very smooth game and everything he does just looks easy and natural. Hardly any defender can stay in front of him when he has the ball. Glides to the hoop and…
Lorenzo Ferrell NIKE SPRING SHOWDOWN DAY 3
Lorenzo Ferrell 6’4 SG 2018 Rutherford (FL)/Georgia Trendsetters Hands down the best shooter at Nike spring showdown Ferrell had a great showing offensively. Sound mechanics with a quick release were key for this deadeye from outside the arc. Didn’t show much besides his shooting ability, but man can he shoot. Pull-ups, step-backs, catch-and-shoot from both…
Jack Ellison NIKE SPRING SHOWDOWN DAY 3
Jack Ellison 6’5 SF 2018 Chicago Christian/Illinois Fastbreak Ellison is making the transition from interior player to wing. The biggest improvement in his game has been his handles. They aren’t quite there yet but he has shown significant improvement with them. Underrated athlete that battles. Sound perimeter defender with solid lateral movement. Vocal leader on…