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Schaumburg

Outlook:

Coach Tucker and the Saxons have a lot of promise heading into the year with four starters back to improve on their 16 wins. Four-year starter Jordan Tunis (15.3 ppg/4.6 apg) returns as one of the best point guards in the area. Speed, feel, and competitiveness are key traits for the floor general who can change games on both ends of the floor. Senior big man Zion Young (10.2 ppg/8.1 rpg) was impactful in his first year after transferring in and has improved his athleticism and frame since last winter. Already a strong interior scorer, he has also worked to expand his shooting range and expects to have a big jump.

Three-year starter Javonte McCoy (8.2 ppg) is a constant asset defensively with his energy on that end and the ability to get to the rim on offense. I’m high on 6-foot-5 junior Cam Anderson, who started by the end of last season. He’s got serious explosiveness and continues to trend up as a spot-up and pull-up shooter. His defensive versatility should be a big boost to this year’s team. Schaumburg has some similar faces but should have a much different look with good depth as one of the more experienced MSL teams now.

Key Players:

Sr – Jordan Tunis (5’11 Guard) – 15.3ppg/4.6 apg/4.1 rpg

Sr – Zion Young (6’8 Center) – 10.2 PPG/8.1RPG

Sr – Javonte McCoy (6’0 Guard) – 8.2 PPG/5.1 RPG

Jr – Cam Anderson (6’5 Forward)

Prospects For College Coaches To Keep An Eye On:

Jordan Tunis (5’11 PG, 2025)

Now in his fourth year running the show, Tunis has proven to be one of the more reliable lead guards in the area. His quickness and ball-handling allow him to generate looks on pull-ups or at the rim where he’s a crafty finisher. Tunis also is able to knock down open threes and disrupt with his on-ball defense. Multiple D3 and JUCO programs have targeted Tunis thus far.

Zion Young (6’8 C, 2025)

Another player with a range of D3 and JUCO looks, Young showed well over the summer with his interior footwork, soft touch, and notably productive pick-and-pop shooting. He’s got a nose for the ball as a rebounder with a plus wingspan to both pull in misses and contest shots. It’s easy to appreciate the attention to detail and effort that he gives to the game as well, which isn’t a given for a high school kid.

Cam Anderson (6’5 SF/PF, 2026)

One of the juniors in the area primed to emerge, Anderson has a knack of making energy plays with a side of emphasis. As an open floor weapon running his lanes, he can finish off lobs or get above the rim on quick basket attacks. There are good instincts there as a helpside defender who could near the top of the MSL in blocked shots while contributing with tips and steals as well. Anderson has sound mechanics that will show to a greater extent this year as well, looking like a player with potential scholarship-level upside if the tools come together.