We are looking at some of the holiday tournaments taking place this week and a few of the uncommitted seniors for college coaches to check out while they are out on the road. Starting with the always-competitive Jack Tosh tournament at York.

Jack Duffer (6’1 PG/SG, Rolling Meadows)

Duffer is a reliable shooter who projects out at the D3 level with some appeal as a perimeter scorer. Over the last few years, he has made strides with his assertiveness and offensive versatility, able to catch fire and change games with his pull-up game and three-point prowess. Duffer also handles the ball fairly well and has a scrappy nature on 50/50 balls.

Lazar Lazarevic (6’6 SF, Rolling Meadows)

Maybe the most intriguing uncommitted senior Meadows, Lazarevic has a modern stretch forward game with a long, lean frame, soft touch, and the ball skills to attack from the perimeter. He flexes on the wing and high post for the Mustangs, showing a high release on his jumper and some passing feel to hit backdoor cutters and shooters on skips. As he continues to add weight, Lazarevic will be able to play the three and four spots at the next level.

Gavin Escobedo (6’3 SG, Rolling Meadows)

Another solid guard for the Mustangs, Escobedo plays with good balance as a mid-range scorer, dribble penetrator, and catch-and-shoot threat. The high-academic recruit has drawn D3 interest thus far and should be able to bring value as a two-way off guard who is a willing and capable passer. When defenses key in on Marquette commit Ian Miletic, Escobedo has shown plenty of comfort making shots.

Patrick Coen (6’8 C, Rolling Meadows)

Still with plenty of room for growth, Coen has improved a good amount even since the summer. The 6-foot-8 big gives the Mustangs a different element as a true post presence with the type of frame that should respond well to a college strength and conditioning program. He is becoming more consistent as an interior finisher and rebounds his area well. A number of D3 programs have already offered Coen.

Niko Quaranta (6’1 PG, St. Francis)

Quaranta is back at the Tosh after a solid showing last year. A 6-foot-1 point guard with a slick offensive game, Quanta is a sound and creative passer who knows how to anticipate help defense and make timely deliveries. He’s also been more of a focal point as a scorer this year where he has leaned on his ball-handling to generate shots. Quaranta projects out as a solid D3 lead guard.

Daniel Sveiteris (6’7 PF, Downers Grove South)

Sveiteris has the frame and motor to catch the eyes of college coaches. The 6-foot-7 forward puts his body on the line to take charges, rebounds in traffic, and runs the floor well. As a pick-and-pop threat, he’s comfortable hitting shots from beyond the arc and gets to the rim well off of two-to-three dribbles. Sveiteris does a lot of dirty work that translates well.

Ashton Grieves (6’2 SG, Metamora)

A key piece over the last few years for Metamora, Grieves is a gritty two-guard who has taken on more ball-handling duties this year. He’s like a second coach on the floor with his timely passes, defensive focus, and composure in big moments. Grieves stands out most as a prospect with his positional length and activity as well as his steady long-range shooting. His playmaking ability has only added to his outlook. Grieves looks like a high-end D3 recruit who has the competitiveness and improving game to draw some scholarship-level interest with the right fit.

Anestis Hadjistamoulou (6’0 PG, Glenbrook South)

Hadjistamoulou will be one of the best point guards at the Tosh, bringing high-level shot-making and pinpoint passing while rarely turning it over. What he doesn’t have in height, he makes up for with strength, body control, defensive toughness, and excellent skill when operating with the ball. A deadeye shooter who works well in that 15-to-18 foot range as well, Hadjistamoulou makes the necessary shots and reads to be an impact lead guard early in his college career. Easily one of the top high-academic PG recruit left in the class.

Hudson Fuller (6’4 SG, Glenbrook South)

The lefty scorer has made an impact with an elevated role at GBS. Fuller knifes into the lane well to his strong hand and has become more forceful as a finisher in crowds. When he gets his feet set, he’s also a threat as a spot-up shooter with a high-arching shot. At 6-foot-4, there is some length to work with on the defensive end as he ascends to the college level. Fuller is another high-academic prospect for the Titans.

Neveah Hawkins (6’7 PF, St. Patrick)

Hawkins stands out most as a freak athlete who can effortlessly play above the rim. He will have some time to become more polished once he gets to college, but he already does some things as a rim protector, offensive rebounder, and vertical outlet that are hard to teach. I could see a number of levels, including JUCOs and prep schools, to take a look at him.

Hudson Scroggins (6’7 SF/PF, Lake Forest)

One of the premier forward prospects left in the state, Scroggins is a do-it-all wing who can play all over the floor. His defensive tenacity and recovery speed at 6-foot-7 separates him, able to shut down players on the perimeter and provide value as a help side shot blocker as well. Scroggins has shown glimpses of being a monster offensively as a direct driver, pull-up shooter, and pick-and-pop asset. When you lump in his unselfishness as a playmaker, projectable build, and high character, Division 1 schools looking for a late addition should be all over Scroggins.

Grant Mordini (6’11 C, Lake Forest)

Mordini will be one of the tallest players in the Tosh and may also be among the better standstill shooters at the five spot in the tournament. There is a lot of reason for optimism for Mordini, who has legitimate length and moves fairly well at 6-foot-11. It’s also worth noting that he has missed time in the prior few years which likely slowed the runway to realizing his potential. I could see scholarship-level programs looking to take a flier on the high-upside big man.

Simon Moschin (5’11 PG, Highland Park)

Moschin has quietly been one of the more productive guards in the north suburbs over the last few years. Off to a blistering start, the heady lead guard is a premium shooter who makes winning plays on both ends of the floor. He handles pressure well by using his body to protect the ball and knows when to get off of it and make things happen as a movement scorer. Moschin is also a disruptive on-ball defender who can irritate opposing guards and generate turnovers with his active hands. Expect a big output this week for the Highland Park standout, who should be a target for some high-academic programs.

Bradley Biedke (6’6 PF, Conant)

After Conant lost a lion’s share of their production to graduation, Biedke has been excellent as a double-double threat and offensive focal point. Where his game fits best among the college ranks is as a high-motor, hyper-athletic forward who runs the floor, rebounds in traffic, guards multiple positions, and knocks down occasional spot-up shots. When D3 coaches describe their ideal four man, Biedke checks a lot of those boxes.

Athan Berchos (6’1 PG, Andrew)

It’s been a breakout year for Berchos, even after an impressive junior year. Always known as a reliable passer and decision maker, Berchos had welcomed the role of being more of a volume scorer. He has deep three-point range and can work off of the dribble to shake defenders and make tough shots off of the bounce. Berchos has shown grit at the point of attack defensively, while looking capable of fighting on that end to make other guards work.

Ty Macariola (6’0 PG, Fenwick)

Macariola is a traditional bulldog-type of point guard who welcomes contact, makes shots on the move, and picks up in the full court defensively. You can’t teach the type of toughness that Macariola regularly brings to the table, seemingly showing up every time the Friars have a big game. His three-point shooting is a clear plus, but the intangibles are what have drawn so many D3 programs to him.

Dom Ducree (6’1 PG/SG, Fenwick)

Ducree, who was an all-conference league player as a junior, has been the top scoring option for the Friars this year. A solid dribble penetrator who has plus athletic burst, Ducree does a nice job of getting to his spots and either lifting up into jumpers or taking bumps on his way to the rim. There are actually elements of his ball-screen and one-on-one game that may play better at the college level.

Danny Loftus (6’3 SG, Riverside Brookfield)

There has been no shortage of fireworks from Loftus so far this year, coming off of a 44-point outing last week. The 6-foot-3 guard has the positional length and three-point shooting ability to space the floor and play comfortably on the wing at the next level if he chooses to do so. The elevated shot-making from the mid-range and inside the lane has helped him become more unpredictable on the offensive end. I’d imagine some D3 programs will be checking him out later this week.

Darien Green (6’3 PG/SG, Christ The King)

Green is a strong-bodied combo guard who has been a key piece for CTK for the last few years. As a power guard, he gets into the teeth of the defense well and makes some tough, contested shots. He’s spent a lot of time as the lead guard, pushing the pace and making drop off passes off of his penetration. When Green has time and space, he’s been able to knock down threes at times as well.

Aaron McClure (6’7 PF, Christ The King)

McClure is a showtime athlete who is going to rock some rims at the Tosh this year. He gets off the ground with speed and power, drawing fouls offensively and snatching rebounds effortlessly. Defensively, he alters shots regularly and is a productive weakside shot blocker who is good for a few rejections a game. A bit underrated around the state, McClure could be a nice rim runner in college if he continues to progress.

Danny Wrzesinski (6’8 PF, Nazareth)

Wrzesinski is a highly-coveted frontcourt player at the D3 level with some flashes of being a scholarship-level kid. Moving very well at 6-foot-8, Wrzesinskii is an ideal roll threat with good hands and a bit of a mean streak as a finisher inside. Already a plus rebounder, he still plenty of physical upside to add strength to his frame. Now as a primary option, Wrzesinski’s perimeter game has shown with solid shot mechanics and a reliable two-to-three dribble attack.

Logan Glover (6’6 PF, Glenbard West)

Another senior who has put together a great start to the year, Glover’s quick springs around the rim and tireless pursuit of the ball make him an intriguing forward prospect. He plays so much bigger than his listed height, skying above the rim to corral missed shots and power back up in crowds. The constant movement and activity that he gives defensively should allow him to be an effective ball screen defender and interior rim protector.

Connor Strauss (6’4 SF, Lake Zurich)

A jack-of-all-trades forward for Lake Zurich, Strauss has been a leader and driving force to this point. His impact goes far and above the scoring column, making big contributions on the glass, as a secondary playmaker, and on the defensive end where his athleticism stands out. Strauss is a solid catch-and-shoot option who shoots it well enough to demand attention. I think his cutting and constant movement may end up being his most translatable college trait for a player who looks like a safe bet at the D3 level.

Matas Gaidukevicius (6’6 SG, Lemont)

Gaidukevicius will be one of the more impressive uncommitted long-term prospects at the Tosh. A legitimate 6-foot-6 wing with length, range, and fluid explosiveness, the Lemont senior passes the eye test. He has taken a massive leap since last season, playing with more attitude and leaning into his scoring upside. Gaidukevicius has an impressive vertical leap to get above the rim as a slasher with a smooth jumper that he connects on at a good clip. There is definite D2 upside for Gaidukevicius.

Alanas Castillo (6’6 SG, Lemont)

Castillo has grown so much since last year, both physically and skill-wise. The tall, lanky guard is a long-range marksman who can score in bunches as a jump shooter. He possesses a clean outside stroke with some feel for his dribble pull-up. Defenders struggle to affect his shot with his length and release point. Castillo competes on the glass as well, returning as one of Lemont’s leading rebounders from last year’s Tosh tournament.

Ian Polonowski (6’7 SF, Lyons)

Among the better high-academic D3 wing recruits in Illinois, Polonowski has thrived as a leader and producer for Lyons. His shooting ability separates him at 6-foot-7, regularly a threat to hit multiple threes a game in a variety of ways. He hits shots off of staggers, pick-and-pop actions, drive-and-kicks, and in transition. Polonowski has been a lot more aggressive attacking paint in comparison to last season, using his length and improved muscle to drive closeouts and do some damage out of the mid post. His attention to detail and movement on the defensive end also hints towards a ton of two-way potential.

Bobby Vespa (6’5 SG/SF, Lyons)

Another lanky wing for LT, Vespa has already made good strides in this season, seemingly hitting his stride as the holiday tournament approaches. Vespa puts his plus wingspan to good use, particularly as an off-ball defender where he clogs up gaps, swats shots as a helper, and gets tips. If he gets open space offensively, he has projectable three-point range that extends a few feet beyond the arc and has the long strides to attack space off of the dribble. Multiple quality D3s have targeted Vespa.

Jacob Rice (6’4 SG, St. Laurence)

Rice recently added an offer from Roosevelt and should have a good opportunity to add some more suitors over the next few weeks as Laurence has some big matchups on the horizon. The well-built, 6-foot-4 guard can stretch defenses, score out of the mid-range and mid-post area, and runout in transition. Positional size and scoring ability are key traits for Rice, but his defensive toughness and rebounding ability out of the backcourt are going to help set him apart. A solid scholarship-level recruit left on the board.

Zerrick Johnson (6’1 PG/SG, St. Laurence)

Johnson was among the best two-way guards in the Chicago Catholic League last year. He is still a force on both ends, playing more time off of the ball this year as a straight-line driver and secondary playmaker for Laurence. His defensive impact cannot be overstated, looking every bit like a college-ready shutdown defender with the strength and lateral quickness to change games on that end. Johnson should be on the scholarship-level radar.

Caleb Lindsey (6’5 SF, St. Laurence)

The rangy small forward has filled a lot of gaps for the Vikings over the last few years. He looks to be a good option to do the same thing at the next level, providing value as a multi-positional defender, rebounder, hard cutter, and transition scorer. Lindsey has the academics and versatility that should draw attention from a number of solid programs.

Ryan Cavanagh (6’0 PG/SG, St. Ignatius)

Cavanagh has been on a heater to start the year, showing promising catch-and-shoot ability for Ignatius. Playing off the ball at times, he is always shot-ready and has a clean, quick, repeatable outside shot that should translate well. It seems like Cavanagh has a fiery competitiveness to him that shows up with how he fights defensively. At 6-foot, that mentality will pay dividends to fit into a college defensive scheme. Cavanagh’s deadeye shooting should draw Division 3 interest.

Connor Fitzgerald (6’0 PG, York)

Fitzgerald is the backcourt leader for the hometown Dukes in this year’s Tosh tournament. About as hard-nosed of a guard as there will be in the tournament, Fitzgerald is a physical and quick defender who causes turnovers in their zone with regularity. He’s got great instincts and a nose for the ball, rebounding well at his size as well. Offensively, Fitzgerald is one of their top scoring options with his three-point shot and a very good floater in and around the lane. Fitzgerald is a win-first type of kid who will have a chance to make an impact at the D3 level.