There were a number of standouts from the Riverside Brookfield event. We will be releasing four separate posts on standouts from that and will include other live period standouts that we see as well. Here is the first release.

Semaj Stampley (6’1 PG/SG, Alton 2026)

Stampley’s shooting ability was eye-opening. He didn’t need much space to get it off and was textbook in getting his shoulders squared off of pindowns. Without question one of the top backcourt shooters at the event, Stampley added some transition buckets at the rim and was a competitive defender in space. Division 1 guard

Oliver Gray (6’5 SG, Barrington 2026)

I feel like a broken record, but Gray is one of the best perimeter scorers in the entire state. Long, smart, and skilled as both a shot creator and spacer, Gray went on a number of individual scoring runs. Deep threes and aggressive one-to-two dribble pull-ups were the weapons of choice during the weekend; but he also showed toughness at the rim and feel for his floater. Gray also made some nice passes off of the bounce when teams tried to load up on him. It shouldn’t be long before he picks up his first offer.

Jax Abalos (6’8 SG/SF, Batavia 2025)

Among the big winners of the weekend, Abalos left as a sure-fire Division 1 prospect with high-major spot-up shooting ability. The tall lefty has a picture perfect shot mechanics with increased comfort making shots on the move. He was burying threes all weekend off of different actions. What has been great to see in addition to the added height is how much focus Abalos has put into developing his frame. He’s got the strength to play through holds and bumps off the ball with a noticeable athletic burst that showed with a bunch of powerful dunks in traffic. He’s got a clear niche at the next level with the physical tools to keep developing.

Xavier Justice (5’11 PG, Batavia 2026)

While Abalos was receiving the bulk of defensive attention, Justice impressed with his confidence and heady playmaking. Oftentimes he created advantages with hard takes to the rim where he finished well through contact against length. When defenders backed up, he made high-arching threes at a good clip. Justice handles the ball well in the full court and appears to understand angles and how to protect it when pressure is up. It looks like he could be in for a solid first varsity campaign.

Davion Thompson (6’2 PG, Bolingbrook 2027)

When it comes to pure skill and footwork, Thompson is on another level. Despite facing top defenders from opposing teams, he found gaps in the defense to attack and made some tough jumpers off of the bounce and from a few feet behind the three-point line. Thompson is a crafty interior scorer with the double clutch and contact finishes to neutrali,e shot blockers. He showed well as a passer in ball screen actions as well. Clear high-major talent.

JT Pettigrew (6’7 PF, Bolingbrook 2025)

As a face-up four, Pettigrew checks off a lot of boxes. Good strength, moves well, and is very comfortable in space. He made a few step in threes while also rebounding it well inside on both ends. Pettigrew regularly challenged shots defensively with innate timing to go up at the right time. I can see him fitting in nicely as a DHO decision maker and P&R outlet at the next level. Solid D1 small-ball four.

Trey Brost (6’0 PG, Bolingbrook 2026)

Brost was only there on Friday but showed plenty in that time. Such a competitive, quick-twitch lead guard who puts pressure on defenders frequently. He went right at guys off the bounce, using hesitations and crossovers to get a step before making acrobatic, high-arching finishes. Already a reliable long-range shooter as he showed, Brost looked even more refined with his mid-range pull-up game. I really like Brost as a steady scholarship-level PG.

Blake Fagbemi (6’0 PG, Benet 2025)

Fagbemi’s speed and electric playmaking were critical over the weekend for a Benet team that looked like a well-oiled machine. He constantly got paint touches with downhill drives and finished creatively inside. In that 10 to 15 foot range, he made stop-and-pop jumpers on a dime well. His ability to draw help and kick led to a bunch of wide open threes. As usual, Fagbemi’s defense and rebounding were on point as well. Continues to look like a difference maker on both ends.

Colin Stack (7’0 C, Benet 2026)

Stack was one of the best rebounders and shot blockers I saw all weekend. The 7-footer high pointed misses in traffic and did a nice job of using and combatting physicality inside. Although Stack is still filling out physically and tapping into his athleticism, he was a force inside as a rim protector and post defender. He was swatting shots and forcing tough twos. Offensively, Stack showed his three-point stroke, which may end up being his differentiator as a prospect. The tight, clean release has good range and complements his ability to finish with dunks and hooks as a roller or dump off outlet. Top center prospect in the 2026 class.

Daniel Pauliukonis (6’9 SF, Benet 2025)

It was quite the breakout weekend for the floor spacing, 6-foot-9 wing. Pauliukonis had a wonderful showing from beyond the arc with an array of threes off of the catch with a quick release and good footwork to boot. He did most of his damage from the wing, either hitting jumpers or showing that unique ball-handling ability to attack the rim in straight lines. There are some physical traits to like as long-term player as well, with a wiry frame and long arms that should benefit from a college strength program. It’s always been a matter of consistent production and toughness, which he continues to make strides in showing. Pauliukonis added a couple of D1 offers as a result.

Jayden Wright (6’0 PG, Benet 2026)

Wright was a calming presence for the Redwings, picking his spots well and showing well on the defensive end. He moves his feet well, has good strength at his size, and is relentless when it comes to fighting through screens, applying ball pressure, and using his hands to disrupt the flow of opposing guards. In addition, Wright made some deep-range threes and was setting everyone up for easy looks off of dribble penetration and ball screen actions. He just always plays with an edge and IQ that any coach would love. He will be one of the best true point guards in the state during the high school season.

Nick Allen (6’11 C, Bradley Bourbonnais 2025)

Allen was causing all sorts of problems with his activity and size inside. He was all over the glass, going out of his area to corral misses and finishing off the offensive boards with dunks and layups at a high rate. There weren’t many bigs near his size, but it’s his athleticism and natural movement that always stands out. Allen made crisp moves on the block, using spins, dropsteps, and up-and-unders to get quality looks. On the other end, a lot of guards didn’t bother challenging him inside but were sent back when they tried. He projects as a plus defensive big at the Division 1 level. It was nice to see the improved progress with his shot mechanics as well, which will be an added bonus. Still the best long-term big in the 2025 class.

Jack Weigus (6’2 PG/SG, Brother Rice 2025)

Weigus shot it really well in the games that I saw. A brilliant off-ball mover for a high school guard, Weigus curled into threes and mid-range looks comfortably. He also showed his playmaking ability when operating on the ball, sizing up defenders and scoring in isolation situations. Weigus is one of the better overall shooters in the class, but has a few more layers to his game that he showed. For a combo guard, he has decent height and length to make some defensive impact while fighting for rebounds. Looking like a scholarship guard.

Marcos Gonzalez (6’3 PG/SG, Brother Rice 2025)

The best way to describe Gonzalez is solid. When they needed a big play made or had a stop to get, he stepped up. A natural scorer at both guard spots, Gonzalez worked his way into the lane and used his pivots well to generate shots inside of 10 feet. His dribble pull-up game is efficient and he’s got a good feel for how to use bumps to get a bit of separation to get it off. At this point, he is a well-built guard who can take and deliver contact well on both ends. He will be able to defend guards in college with his toughness, lateral quickness, and want-to.

AJ Demirov (5’11 PG, Crystal Lake South 2025)

Demirov was phenomenal for stretches of the weekend. He had a shootout record 44-points in one game and was regularly putting CLS in positions to win. With game-changing speed and a tight handle, there isn’t a spot on the court that he can’t get to on command. Even against good defenders, he was scoring off of blowby takes to the rim while mixing in some of those difficult leaners off the dribble and some hesitation threes. The shifty nature of his game and how deceptive he is when changing gears makes him a tough cover in 1-on-1 situations. He picked up a few offers after his great weekend. At this point, his floor is the D2 level.

John Morgan (6’5 PF/C, Crystal Lake South 2028)

The IQ and feel for the game from the 6-foot-5 freshman really stood out. At times, they were able to give him the ball on the block and let him make reads to either score or facilitate for teammates. He’s got good vision and passing touch when handling double teams with the ability to back guys down and score over his right shoulder. He was a nice complimentary piece inside to Demirov as a screener with soft hands to catch and make plays out of short rolls. A 2028 big man to track.

Jake Pollack (6’8 PF, Deerfield 2026)

He didn’t get a ton of media coverage, but Pollack had an excellent weekend and looked every bit like a future Division 1 frontcourt prospect. While still young for his class, the athleticism and physicality have grown exponentially and showed with how he attacked the rim, finished with power, and rebounded the ball. The versatile lefty took slower bigs off of the bounce and used his broad shoulders well to absorb contact in traffic. When he got low-post looks, he was patient and confident making the right plays. Also an underrated passer, he got the ball out quickly and on-time when help overcommitted. In their matchup zone, Pollack was a focal point with his long arms and ability to recover to block shots. Still with a ton of upside, Pollack seems like an ideal Ivy-League kid.

Sam Hanus (6’2 SG, Deerfield 2025)

Hanus is a productive perimeter scorer who looks set for a breakout senior year. When he got the ball swung his way, he had his feet ready and was connecting well from beyond the arc with a repeatable release. He’s the type of shooter that’s a threat to drill multiple threes in any game, which he did over the weekend. Smooth and creative with the ball, Hanus is a nice secondary ball-handler who can manufacture some looks after driving closeouts or from the mid-range. He’s continued to make strides defensively and is a rock-solid team and individual defender who gets to the right spots. I love the way that Hanus plays an all-around game.

Sean Reynolds (6’1 PG, DeKalb 2025)

Another player who didn’t get the attention that his play warranted after leading the Barbs to an undefeated weekend at RB. Incredibly efficient for a guard who does a lot of damage as a jump shooter, Reynolds was connecting on dribble pull-ups from the middle third of the court and making threes from all over the floor. He maintains his balance well with seasoned footwork and a compact, quick release that has great rotation and arc off of different movement. While he’s a high-level shooter, Reynolds was excellent making plays for others throughout the weekend. He’s able to get shots on command for himself, but he was orchestrating the offense, drawing help to kick, and showing vision and anticipation as a passer. I don’t know how much more D2s or low-majors would need to see after this weekend.

Davon Grant (6’4 PF, DeKalb 2026)

It’s becoming more certain that Grant is shifting his focus to football, but don’t tell the backboards that. He was ripping rims down on dunks and shedding box outs to snatch rebounds. The interior IQ to understand how to use his body and separate on dribble penetration to create passing angles was impressive for the three-year varsity starter. Still a man amongst boys, Grant is going to be a double-double threat once again during the season.

AJ Chambers (5’10 PG, DePaul Prep 2026)

Chambers is the type of spark plug at the point guard spot that wins you games. He was strong playing on and off of the ball, working off the dribble to get to his strong hand and finish in traffic with floaters and aggressive finishes. The speed is there, but he didn’t seem out of control at any point when trying to make plays. His vision as a downhill passer was evident and he looked good taking open jumpers when defenders gave him space. I really like how he applies ball pressure and is constantly making opposing guards work to get into the offense.

Makai Kvamme (6’2 PG, DePaul Prep 2025)

A mainstay in the backcourt for the Rams, Kvamme had a big weekend in multiple facets of the game. With some scoring lost from last year’s team, he looked a lot more assertive as a higher volume shot taker and looked good doing so. He was able to collapse the defense regularly and lived at the free throw line in the games that I saw. Those paint touches led to layups for himself and ample wide open looks for his teammates. Another guard who doesn’t get sped up, Kvamme has the ball on a string and facilitates in the flow of the offense to perfection. Also an improved shooter, Kvamme has the ability to stretch defenses or shoot behind ball screens when defenders chase under. Looked every bit like a Division 1 guard over the weekend.

Rashaun Porter (6’6 PF, DePaul Prep 2026)

Maybe not the tallest big at the event, but Porter was among the best interior scorers there. He uses his frame well to shield off shot blockers and has a forward lean as a finisher that leads to fouls and higher percentage looks. The bruising lefty has great feet inside and the skill to make short turnarounds and hooks. What stood out the most was how impactful Porter was defensively. When you look at how far he’s come on that end in the last year, it’s a testament to a kid who is focused on paying attention to detail and improving. He had numerous high-level bigs that he was matched up against and was holding his ground, hedging well in ball screens, and making life difficult on all of them. Porter will be a Division 1 forward.

Rykan Woo (6’1 PG, DePaul Prep 2026)

The new face of the group, Woo is going to be a huge addition and seamless fit. Another talented ball handler and creator, Woo was very good at starting and stopping, getting defenders on his hip, and controlling tempo. He is a dynamic scorer with both quickness and end-to-end speed to get into stop-and-pop shots or get defenders leaning before snatching back for jumpers. Woo shot the ball well from the outside at RB while showing touch inside to score efficiently against good size inside. There is something scrappy about his defensive game, fighting to stay in front of the ball and getting a good number of steals with strips and by jumping passing lanes. Scholarship guard without a doubt.