About a month away from the end of the regular season, and there has been no shortage of impressive showings on a week-to-week basis. We didn’t have a players of the week list from week 8 with all of the weather cancelations, so we are back for week 9’s players of the week.

Aidan Anderson (6’9 Junior, Okawville)

Anderson has been a double-double machine all year for Okawville, but had an especially dominant showing this week. He erupted for 40 points and 11 rebounds this weekend and that was after having 25 points and another 11 boards earlier in the week. The long, 6-foot-9 center is in position to open some eyes this spring.

Chris Riddle (6’6 Senior, Kenwood)

Riddle was unconscious in a big win over a Mount Carmel team who had yet to lose yet to an in-state opponent. He dropped 31 points and was hitting threes at a high clip while flashing that powerful athleticism that makes him such a promising college prospect. The DePaul recruit is going to be a fan favorite with the Blue Demons as a local kid that brings energy.

Dalton Scantlebury (6’9 Junior, Lane Tech)

It’s not often that a Division-1 type of talent slides under the radar in the Chicago Public League. Scantlebury is a rare case, having grown to around 6-foot-9 with good feet, a strong frame, and ideal finishing ability on the block with some range on his jumper. Not to mention that he is a terrific rebounder as he showed this week with games of 26 points and 20 rebounds and another big double-double with 16 points, 18 boards, and five blocks.

Docker Tedeschi (6’8 Junior, Benton)

Tedeschi has been among the top shot blockers in Illinois this year and a large factor on the glass as well. But his shooting was noteworthy as well during their BIT event, setting a single-game tournament record with nine threes made as part of a 33-point performance. He also 10 rebounds, six blocks, and five assists in that game.

Jakob Blakley (6’0 Senior, Walter Payton)

Another CPL player who doesn’t seemingly get the recognition that his consistent play would suggest. The Le Moyne recruit scored 30 points in back-to-back wins for Walter Payton and continues to show that he’s also an excellent rebounder, passer, and on-ball defender.

Jason Jakstys (6’11 Senior, Yorkville)

Jakstys had 14 points and 12 rebounds against a surging Romeoville team to lead the Foxes to a quality win. Then he turned around and led a comeback against a talented Whitney Young group with 16 points, 22 rebounds, and an array of blocked and altered shots. He completely took over the game on both ends and showed why he is one of the best bigs in the state.

Kelton McEwen (6’2 Senior, St. Francis)

Another blistering shooting performance during the week, McEwen made nine shots from beyond the arc and spearheaded St. Francis to a big win this week. He finished the game with 29 points. He also had 20 points later in the week in another Catholic League matchup. Still uncommitted, McEwen looks like a great late add across multiple levels.

Luke Williams (6’1 Senior, Naperville North)

Williams scored 31 points in what was his last high school game of his career. The decorated dual-sport athlete and Purdue football commit is getting surgery on his shoulder, so he made the most of his last outing. Also a tremendous defender, Williams has been a staple for the Huskies since his freshman year.

Morez Johnson (6’9 Senior Thornton)

Johnson (Illinois recruit) is obviously a special talent, but the production hasn’t fallen off at any point this year. In a week with multiple tough matchups, he was the best player on the floor. He had video game lines of 30/17, 21/19, and 21/10 to power Thornton to an undefeated week. On the block, in transition, off face-ups, and even from the three-point line, Johnson was on point.

Tommie Aberle (6’2 Senior, Lake Forest)

Aberle was crucial all week in three wins for the Scouts. Against a very good Rolling Meadows team, he stepped up with 25 points. That followed a 23-point game from the night before and another 13 points earlier in the week. Still uncommitted, the dual-sport standout would be a quality college basketball player if he chooses that route.