The second group from our fall showcase camp consisted primarily of juniors (2027) and a few underclassmen who were able to make the time slot.

Alexander Enyedi (6’0 PG, Wheaton Academy 2027)

Enyedi had some good moments attacking the basket, guarding the ball, and making plays for others. An energy-giver on the defensive end, Enyedi is a strong individual ball stopper who has good quickness. During scrimmages, he also showed well as a dribble penetrator who could draw help and find teammates for lobs, cuts, and catch-and-shoot threes.

Austin Carlsen (6’6 SF, Wauconda 2027)

Carlsen has continued to impress as he fills out physically. The lanky, athletic wing shot the three well during drills and in the scrimmages, regularly stepping into deep threes with a clean release. When he got inside the lane, he was able to finish over help defenders and showed good elevation during drills. Defensively, he can guard the three and four with a big wingspan and decent agility on the perimeter. Expect a breakout season from the third-year varsity player.

Ben Hamm (6’7 C, New Trier 2027)

At 6-foot-7, Hamm was one of the taller players at the event and got progressively better at the showcase went on. He made a few nice post passes off of mid-post touches and was an outlet in dump-off situations. Hamm is also a plus interior defender who challenged shots well throughout the day.

Bennett Kammes (6’2 SG, Glenbard West 2027)

Kammes has made serious strides in his body and athleticism since last year, and it showed throughout the event. He guarded the ball well, took and delivered bumps, and cut off ball-handlers consistently during live play. Kammes, a high-end three-point shooter, lifted up effortlessly into long threes and in-rhythm pull-ups whenever he got space. Able to both run off screens and hit movement shots in transition, Kammes is the ideal off-ball floor spacer. It has been great to see his growth over the last few years, and he should make an immediate impact for the Hilltoppers.

Cash Cumpata (6’1 PG/SG, Burlington Central 2027)

A three-year varsity player, Cumpata showed good poise and patience. He never forced anything but still found time to get to his spots, hit mid-range looks, attack closeouts, and confidently knock down outside shots. He also excelled at cutting off the ball for easy layups. Having grown multiple inches since last year, Cumpata’s length and activity defensively were a plus as well, particularly in isolation situations. Highly skilled and competitive, Cumpata should continue to progress.

Charles Schlicht (6’1 SG, Grant 2027)

One of the more accomplished varsity players in the group, Schlicht provides a level of physicality and explosiveness that is uncommon for a player of his height. The aggressive wing was a force at times, putting his head down to get to the rim, and looked better as a pull-up and three-point shooter during drills. The supreme athleticism remains a differentiator, but he has become a well-rounded perimeter piece.

Charlie Blair (6’3 SG/SF, New Trier 2027)

Blair was solid all day, particularly as an outside shooter, where he is most confident. He has a consistent, high-arching delivery with serious range on his shot. That led to an array of jumpers that hit all net throughout the scrimmages. Blair moves well without the ball and showed unselfishness on both ends for his team.

Cody Rader (5’10 PG, Geneva 2029)

The skilled freshman did a nice job of adapting to the speed and size of the older group, using his change of pace and IQ to make a positive impact. Defensively, he anticipated well and made extra effort plays to be an agitator. Often playing off the ball on the offensive end, he knocked down some threes and made quick decisions to drive and find teammates. It was a solid showing from Rader, who has a bright future with the Vikings.

Deji Babawande (6’6 SF/PF, Amundsen 2027)

One of the players who was a bit of an unknown by camp coaches, Babawande was impressive as an active combo forward. His ability to pick up information, apply it, and make winning plays on both ends stood out. During drills, the 6-foot-6 forward gets above the rim easily and was similarly effective using euros, step-throughs, and hard cuts to finish inside in 5-on-5 play. He was all over the glass during scrimmages and shone as a switchable defender. Babawande has a lot of promise if he continues putting it together.

Elijah Bell (6’2 SG, Jacobs 2027)

Bell has some juice off the dribble, consistently winning in one-on-one situations to get to the lane. He attacked well off of stampede catches and found lanes in transition to get downhill. The Jacobs guard also hit some tough jumpers from the perimeter and showed the scoring prowess that made him a standout underclassman the last two years. I really liked how he got up and applied ball pressure defensively, rarely giving up space or getting beaten off the bounce. Bell should have a huge year in the FVC.

Evan Okey (6’7 PF, Libertyville 2028)

The only underclassmen big in the group, Okey had a really good day overall as a floor spacer, rebounder, and interior presence. His hands and touch inside stood out, making hooks and touch shots inside off of drop off passes or following his offensive rebounds. Okey shot it well during drills and hit some spot-up threes during scrimmages as well. His ability to work on the perimeter could make him special down the line, also handling it well in DHO situations and making good decisions as a roller. Okey is only going to get better.

George Gray (6’5 SG, OPRF 2027)

Gray threw the whole kitchen sink at defenders, hitting tough mid-range shots, getting all the way to the rim for athletic finishes, and operating off of the ball for timely cuts and duck-ins. At 6-foot-5, Gray has ideal length at the wing spot and good IQ to make plays in the flow of the offense without forcing things. When gaps were open, he put his head down and got inside, where helpside defenders struggled to challenge him at the rim. Gray’s footwork and feel along the mid-range have continued to progress, standing out during 5-on-5 play. He also fits the bill of a quality wing stopper defensively with the length, discipline, and explosiveness to translate to the next level. He has scholarship-level upside and is a huge get for OPRF.

Joey Cwik (6’1 PG/SG, Bartlett 2027)

Another player with plenty of varsity experience, Cwik did a great job pushing the pace and putting pressure on the rim. His speed and athleticism gave him an edge in most matchups, and he was able to blow by quality guards on numerous occasions with his first step. Cwik showed good touch on his jumper during drills and has the defensive chops to be a plus college-level defender if he utilizes his athletic traits. Expect another standout year at Bartlett for Cwik.

Leo Brinias (5’10 PG, Wauconda 2027)

Another Wauconda junior who has been on varsity for a few years, Brinias is a dead-eye shooter who looked good letting it fly during drills. His shot has a good arc and range that makes him a threat inside of half court. During scrimmages, he distributed well and got into ball-handlers defensively. He will be a critical piece for Wauconda once again.

Luke Loughlin (5’9 PG, Barrington 2028)

You would never know that Loughlin was an underclassman with how he was making decisions. For stretches, he was the driving force for his team, coming up with big defensive stops, driving and kicking/dropping off to teammates, and finishing in traffic. Loughlin’s speed, ball-handling ability, and understanding of pace are separators already, allowing him to regularly generate paint touches and feel out the defense. He also shot it well off the catch during drills and live play while making others around him better. The camp coaches had full trust in the ball in his hands, even against older, bigger players. That says a lot for the productive sophomore.

Malik Mahmoud (6’0 PG, Andrew 2027)

Mahmoud is a natural scoring guard who spent a good amount of time off of the ball with the makeup of his team. And he definitely made the most of it, pouring in a slew of threes and hitting two-to-three pull-ups off of wing catches. Mahmoud pushed in transition well to get easy looks in transition. Heading into his second varsity season, Mahmoud is going to take a big step forward this year.

Matthew Logue (6’5 SF/PF, New Trier 2027)

A defensive stalwart from New Trier, Logue had a good showing on both ends of the floor. The long-armed combo forward recovered well to challenge shots and was a shutdown presence to slow down guys when they got going. Logue was all over the floor offensively as well, snatching more offensive rebounds than anyone else, kicking to teammates off of drives, and getting up near the rim for finishes. He also chipped in a few pop threes during the 5-on-5 segments and looked comfortable operating with the ball in space. College coaches are going to love his motor.

Max Beard (6’4 SG, Woodstock 2027)

Beard is another rangy guard who looks the part of a scholarship-level perimeter player. His three-point stroke was clean and yielded good results, both in drills and during scrimmages. There is no wasted motion in his shot, and he has serious range. There also continues to be an astronomical jump in his athleticism, throwing down windmills and other high-flying dunks during drills. That combination, along with some improved muscle, showed up defensively and on the glass as well, where Beard was battling in traffic to make plays. He will be one of the premier players in his area this year.

Miles Marabella (6’4 PG/SG, Antioch 2029)

Another multi-sport underclassman who came to the second group, Marabella has a ton of upside. The 6-foot-4 combo guard impressed with his ball-handling ability and activity. He defended on the perimeter well, sliding his feet and using his long arms well to close space. Marabella is an excellent anticipator who has innate instincts on that end. On the offensive side, he was effective both on and off of the ball, shaking defenders and either finishing himself or making pinpoint passes to teammates after drawing help. During drills, he also showed his athleticism to get above the rim and promising shot mechanics. Marabella is the real deal.

Nate Fridman (5’10 PG, Glenbrook North 2027)

From the point guard perspective, Fridman was probably the best on both ends. A true floor general with elite toughness and IQ, he orchestrated everything for his team. He knew when to slow things down and get into one of the actions, but also pushed the tempo for easy looks when possible as well. Fridman excelled in that middle area with several short-range jumpers after using his handle or body to create separation. He also shot the three-ball well when he got clean looks and was a maestro as a playmaker. Defensively, he was impressive, fighting through screens, turning ball-handlers, and making life miserable for other guards. Fridman is one of the better pure point guards in the north suburbs.

Nate Rouse (6’6 SF/PF, St. Viator 2027)

A straight shooter with real size, Rouse was lighting it up from the perimeter for his team during the scrimmages. He caught it shot-ready and let it fly off of pops and kickouts. On a team with multiple downhill drivers, Rouse spaced the floor well and found the open spots in the defense to get deliveries. With a solid frame and range past the college line, Rouse should be a nice frontcourt piece for Viator.

Noah Cook (6’7 SG, Crystal Lake South 2027)

Another winner from the event, the springy swingman had some “wow” plays during the scrimmages. He gets above the rim with ease and was a force on straight-line drives where he either dunked in crowds or played through contact. Also a talented outside shooter, he delivered on several NBA-range threes, including a few on the move, and worked well off of two feet inside. Cook has the length and athleticism to be an effective defender and had good moments on that end as well. He has no question scholarship-level talent to work with going forward.

Orlando Edwards (6’3 SG, West Aurora 2027)

What was most impressive about Edwards was how well he defended and took pride in stacking stops. The West Aurora guard picked up guys in the backcourt, turned them, and used his length to get tips and steals that led to layups. Offensively, Edwards dribbled into a few pull-ups and used a slick handle to get to the rim. It was great to see his competitiveness throughout the showcase and that should translate well heading into the season.

Rory Haas (6’7 SF/PF, Lake Forest 2027)

Probably the most dominant performer from a talented varsity group, Haas looked every bit like a scholarship player. Throughout live play, he was rock solid defensively while defending wings and guards and equally as effective when banging down low with some of the posts. The 6-foot-7 wing was unconscious from three, scoring off of pick-and-pops, staggers, standstill spot-ups, and transition runouts. There is great balance on his jumper with the lower body power to effortlessly rise up into shots from a variety of distances. Haas has a strong frame that he used well to discard defenders on drives and either his fallaways or get all the way to the rim. He was excellent during the day and should be in position for a breakout year.