We released the evaluations from the underclassmen a few hours ago. Here are the evaluations now for the rising senior group that featured 21 prospects from the 2025 class.

AJ Demirov (5’11 PG, Crystal Lake South)

Demirov was dominant throughout the camp during live drills. The speed and change of pace that he possesses is elite, even while being matched up against some excellent on-ball defenders. Demirov was maneuvering in ball screens with his head up, keeping his dribble alive to be able to burst to the rim for his own shot, hit pull-ups, and dump off passes. When he shoots it like he did from three, there isn’t much of an answer defensively. He hit a bunch of tough hesitation pull-ups from beyond the arc as well as a few catch-and-shoot looks. Demirov had a great output at the camp. The CLS lead guard is a highly dynamic point guard who is going to have suitors from multiple levels.

Andrew Hill (6’6 SF, ICCP)

Big, skilled, and athletic at 6-foot-6, Hill was playing all over the floor for his team during the scrimmages. Even before that, he was living above the rim during drills with an array of dunks and lobs where he got off of the ground with force. Hill carried that activity over to 5-on-5, attacking the glass and high-pointing missed shots well. He’s showed good defensive versatility to get out on the wing to guard as usual but also bring some toughness inside as a shot blocker and interior defender. Hill’s shooting ability and ball skills continue to differentiate him. He popped for threes and put pressure on the rim in transition and the half court with good ball control. Scholarship-level forward prospect that is going to be a favorite for high-end, high-academic D3s as well.

Blake Brown (6’0 SG, Grant Park)

The high-scoring lefty was crafty throughout the camp with his touches. Brown used the rim well and had a number of scoop and flip shots when he got inside. But the majority of his production during the scrimmages came as a catch-and-shoot threat from the perimeter where he was knocking down shots well when he had his feet set. It’s easy to see why Brown has already surpassed 1,000 career points with how clean his outside shot is and the variety of ways he can complete plays inside. Brown is still an under the radar college prospect in the area.

Bradley Stratton (6’0 PG/SG, St. Laurence)

Stratton is a lethal perimeter shooter. His balance, release, and general mechanics are so efficient and effortless, leading to a number of long-range shots that hit all net. During drills, his form stood out in the group, but he was even more productive during 5-on-5 play when he could hit shots on the move and step into deep shots off of drive-and-kicks. Outside of pure shooting, Stratton had a number of good moments defensively, including taking a charge and being early to gaps to slow down penetration. Stratton has also developed well as a ball-handler and playmaker to be able to counter defenders trying to press up on him. Stratton is a game-changing floor spacer.

Brent Taylor (6’1 SG, Lincoln-Way East)

There were some high-flyers in the senior group, but Taylor was right up there with the best of them. It was a dunk show during the drills with Taylor elevating well above the rim for jams. During the scrimmages, Taylor operated on the ball to generate pull-ups and driving lanes with some moves off of the bounce and plenty of separation vertically on his pull-up. You don’t see Taylor’s athletic pop every day, but he made sure to be a factor on the defensive end to generate steals and use his plus length (6-foot-5 wingspan) to affect things. Taylor has a lot of talent to work with and has continued to rise throughout the spring.

Caden Workman (6’4 SF, Brother Rice)

Workman had one of the best days overall when taking into account all that he brought to the table. Playing hard is a skill and Workman was showing that at a high level during the camp. Whether he was clamping down on defense, chasing down loose balls, shedding box outs to go get rebounds, and running the floor, he was making winning plays during scrimmages. Workman flashed good ball-handling ability to make quick, efficient moves and was athletic and poised around the rim as a finisher. He scored off one and two feet while hitting some mid-range shots on the move and shooting it well from the three-point line on kick outs. What also stood out was how precise and intelligent Workman was as a passer, anticipating where his teammates were moving. I’m a big fan of how Workman’s game translates.

Cam Vine (6’4 SG/SF, St. Charles North)

Vine is a bruising wing who was one of the better movers off of the ball in the older group. When coming off of downscreens, he curled hard and was forceful with his cuts. Vine has a strong build that he can lean on in traffic, taking contact well and converting in crowds well. When he was outside of the arc, Vine was able to knock down some threes and drive closeouts. Vine provided solid on-ball defense with quick reactions and physicality to keep guys out of the paint. Following a nice spring in AAU, Vine should be a target for D3 programs in the coming months.

Danny Shackleton (6’7 PF/C, Barrington)

Shackleton, who is now at Barington, has some appeal as a face-up big. When he had time and space, he was able to hit some threes during scrimmages while showing that he can make some open looks during drills. Shackleton has a solid frame to work with and rebounded in his area well using his body to carve out some space. He also challenged shots as a help side defender during the camp. Shackleton should be a nice addition to a Barrington team who has a strong returning core.

Dillon Bagley (6’1 PG, Montini)

There wasn’t a player in either group who hustled like Bagley. You couldn’t ignore how hard he pursued loose balls, rotated to the help side, ran the floor, and just flat out fought. He had multiple steals just from chasing down ball-handlers and was all over the glass despite being a point guard. When he had the ball in his hands, Bagley made some terrific passes on the move with good touch to fit into tight windows. Bagley didn’t take many shots for himself, but made a three and did score on some hard cuts and direct drives. College coaches will be appreciative of the way Bagley plays.

Dylan Lam (6’1 SG, Niles North)

Lam quietly had a solid showing contributing as a rebounder, defender, and shooter. He was making second efforts to go get misses off of the glass and competed in isolation situations defensively. Lam’s best trait is probably his shooting stroke, something that he displayed during the drills and when he got open looks during scrimmages. A returning starter for Niles North, Lam will be a productive complimentary guard for the Vikings.

Elijah Daugherty (5’11 PG, Rockford Christian)

A scoring guard from Rockford Christian, Daugherty did a nice job of making plays for teammates for portions of the 5-on-5 sessions. Daugherty has a quick first step that aids him when looking to create off of the bounce. When help defenders flooded to the ball, he dropped off passes and found shooters. Mixing in time playing off the ball as well, Daugherty hit a three off of a flare and showed during the drill portion that he was a productive catch-and-shoot threat. His scoring punch will be a focal point.

Evan Salvador (5’10 SG, Mundelein)

Salvador did what he does best: knock down open jumpers. The lefty was confidently letting them fly when he got kick outs during the scrimmages and gave his team a boost as a result. Salvador measured in with a plus wingspan that often allows him to catch some players by surprise on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he affects passing lanes and pokes balls loose well. Offensively, he is able to get some shots up over taller defenders that you wouldn’t otherwise expect. Salvador is a quality guard shooter.

Hayden Hodgson (6’5 SF/PF, Genoa Kingston)

At 6-foot-5, the floor spacing forward has some traits to keep an eye on. He got hot towards the back end of the scrimmages with multiple deep threes in transition after getting some quality looks earlier. Hodgson’s shooting threat opens up driving lanes and creates conflict for defenders with help responsibilities. He got to the offensive glass for some tips and second chances. Hodgson has a big frame and is hard to move off of his spots when he does post up. He will star for Genoa again.

Hudson Kirby (6’5 SF/PF, Geneva)

Kirby showed well without having a ton of touches offensively. I love how he goes and attacks the ball off of the glass, rarely getting outworked for rebounds despite going up against bigger players at times. Kirby is a plus athlete who looked good finishing with power during drills and also hitting some threes, which is an improved part of his game. Around 6-foot-5 with a physical nature to his game, Kirby beat defenders to the rim off of faceups and utilized spins well when he got cut off to score inside. Defense is one of Kirby’s defining traits, blocking shots and generally showing his hands while holding his ground. Kirby is a well-rounded combo forward.

Ian Polonowski (6’7 SF, Lyons)

Polonowski was one of the better long-term prospects in the senior group. Of the frontcourt players, he shot the ball the best with a number of threes during the scrimmages and a shooting display put on during the drills. He has an easy release that comes out quickly in part due to his footwork and ability to control his momentum on movement shots. Polonowski was nearly automatic on rhythm jumpers and showed some feel for his one-foot fallaway shot from the mid-post. Polonowski elevated inside to snatch rebounds and pushed in transition well with an ever-evolving handle. While his shooting was impressive, Polonowski’s discipline and activity on defense was notable. He used his agility to slide in front of the ball and had the closing speed and length to get back into plays to block shots. An easy high-academic recruit.

Jack Crowley (6’3 PG/SG, Downers Grove North)

Crowley does so many things that don’t show up in a stat sheet, starting with his off-ball movement. When there was dribble penetration, he spaced well to give other guards passing angles or timed up backdoors to get looks around the rim. Crowley is on the taller side for the point guard spot which generally gives him an edge seeing over defenders. On his scrimmage team, he played on and off the ball and was an effective ball-mover in both groups. He also competed on the glass and was rock solid defensively. Crowley is a safe bet to be a productive, multi-purpose player at the college level.

Jeremiah Lesure (6’5 SF, St. Laurence)

I think all of the camp coaches agreed that Lesure was the most explosive player of the day. A physically imposing athlete who measured in with a 6-foot-9 wingspan, Lesure was doing some damage to the rim during dills and scrimmages. Most of his impact offensively came on hard slashes to the rim, cuts, and putbacks. The straight-line speed and sheer power were overwhelming for many defenders, but even if he missed the first attempt, he had a lightning-quick second jump to try to get another chance. With the length and mobility, his defensive impact was expectedly strong. Lesure has a chance to be a special defender on the wing at the next level with all of the tools that he possesses. Now at St. Laurence, Lesure is going to be a player for coaches to watch at the live periods.

Jordan Tunis (5’10 PG, Schaumburg)

Tunis was one of a few players during the day who picked up full court. And he did so against some very good guards, still finding ways to stay engaged to the ball, fight through screens, and turn guys in the backcourt. It’s that type of defensive energy that really stands out in showcase events. Tunis was also the catalyst for his team as a playmaker when they made their runs, facilitating for others in a variety of ways out of ball screens and in transition. It’s hard to quantify the type of quality of looks that were created, but Tunis was hitting guys on time and on target for opportunities. He didn’t seek out his own shot much, but did hit a jumper when probing off a screen and got all the way to the rim on a few occasions. Tunis is going to be a star for Schaumburg this year.

Teddi Wetu (6’2 SG, Antioch)

Wetu had a really good day on both ends of the floor and took advantage of the opportunities that he had. He came out ultra-aggressive during the scrimmages with a handful of early, athletic drives to the cup where he evaded help defenders in traffic and finished plays inside. As the day went on, he sprayed in some jump shots, with a few coming from well beyond the three-point line. Wetu was strong in transition as well with his open-floor speed and a low dribble to knife to the basket. I was impressed with his defensive intensity and willingness to guard multiple guys on the perimeter well. Wetu did measure in with nearly a 6-foot-6 wingspan, so his ability to pick pockets and get a hand in passing lanes shouldn’t be a surprise with his quickness added onto that. Wetu is trending up.

Zach Mazanowski (6’8 SF, Lane Tech)

There were moments where Mazanowski was doing things that you just don’t see from 6-foot-8 kids often. A smooth jump shooter with soft touch, he made some spot ups and a few tough shots off of the dribble during drills and scrimmages. His ball-handling has continued to progress and his fluid movement with the ball allowed him to get around defenders and use his length to score near the rim. He played with a good sense of urgency when cutting or driving the basketball and flashed his athletic ability during drills as well with effortless dunks. The defensive promise is there, especially with the significant strength that Mazanowski has added to take and deliver more contact while still having the speed and timing to block shots or chase guys down in transition. He is still just scratching the surface and I like where his game is heading.

Zion Young (6’6 PF/C, Schaumburg)

Young was really good from start to finish of the camp. What stood out first was the technique and consistency of his jump shot during drills. While Young didn’t take a ton of jumpers, he knocked down a few and had the mechanics that suggest expanded range in college. Where he made his biggest impact during the scrimmages was on the block and as a pick-and-roll outlet. Young has good feet, touch, and high-IQ inside to react to difference coverages and also make reads out of short roll situations. Another positive area for Young was how well he hedged and kept guards from turning the corner, sometimes switching out and moving his feet well in space. Young measured in with the biggest wingspan of the day at 6-foot-10 so there is reason to believe that he will be able to affect shots of fours and fives at the next level.