I was out in Deerfield on Sunday for a workout that All-In invited us out to. Here are some of the players who stood out from a group of about 36 kids.
Eli Leyva (Hersey 2027)
Leyva has good positional length at the guard spot with a solid skillset as a slasher and spot-up shooter. He had consistent mechanics during the drills, getting some lift on his shot and knocking down a fair amount of those looks. In live play, he looked to attack closeouts to get into the lane where he had some alternative finishes to score.
Nate Rouse (St. Viator 2027)
Rouse shot it as well as anyone during the workout, hitting difficult threes over the two hours without cooling down at any point. While bringing the ball up often in scrimmages, Rouse pulled up on the break early in the offense with range that went out to their NBA line. The 6-foot-6 forward added in some stepbacks and other separation moves to get some looks as well.
Nathan Ottoway (McHenry 2027)
Ottoway impressed with his touch and footwork inside. Around 6-foot-7, Rouse made some push shots inside and put it on the ground well from the perimeter on multiple occasions. He also showed comfort knocking down standstill threes in live play with a high-arching shot. The McHenry junior has legitimate size and has the coordination and face-up ability to appeal to college coaches.
Ben Newcomb (Lakes 2027)
Probably the most impressive prospect of the day, Newcomb’s motor and willingness to make an impact across the board stood out. His ability to guard in space, communicate actions defensively, and rotate back to the ball quickly were notable. The 6-foot-2 wing is an efficient shooter with a high release that was reliable off the catch and on his dribble pull-ups. Newcomb was just as effective using his athleticism to knife to the rim where he finished or made timely passes to teammates. The energy that he plays with in addition to his skillset and improved strength/athleticism should separate him at Lakes after a big sophomore season.
Dorian Pullen (Lakes 2027)
Another solid junior from Lakes, Pullen shot the ball very well from distance and made several good decisions at the rim. When defenders went under on ball screens, he hit several deep threes for his team. On the break, Pullen was getting to the lane and distributing for others as well. The junior guard will be a key piece for Lakes in the backcourt this year.
Jamaree McKay (Foreman 2026)
McKay’s length and athleticism stood out early on, being able to get above the rim and run the floor effortlessly. As the workout continued. his willingness to take coaching and apply information was equally as impressive. While they went up and down, he rebounded, challenged shots, and was a good outlet along the dunker’s spot and as a rim runner.
Cash Cumpata (Burlington Central, 2027)
Another shot-making guard in the group, Cumpata was particularly aggressive in 5-on-5 play looking for his shot. He connected on open threes and put his head down to get to the rim well. The junior guard timed his cuts off of the ball and moved with intent when he was filling open space. Cumpata should have a big season this year.
Sam Weibel (Barrington 2027)
Weibel has a physical build with solid athleticism on the wing. He defended other wings well, using his strength and lower half to maintain his positioning. Offensively, Weibel got off the ground well for pull-ups and had good mechanics on his jumpers.
Albert Lee (Vernon Hills 2028)
One of a few sophomores in attendance, Lee was among the more polished shooters in the station work. He has a compact stroke with the type of confidence that you look for in a perimeter scorer. As games started, he also showed some downhill ability when defenders were slow to closeouts or he had an open lane to attack.
Ricky Requena (Fremd 2026)
Requena did an excellent job of pushing pace and generating open looks for his team. His footwork and activity on the defensive end allowed him to regularly cut off ball handlers, strip the ball, and jump passing lanes before taking it the other way to finish near the rim. He ran the floor hard without the ball as well, showing constant effort on both ends. Requena will be an energy-giver for a Fremd team with high expectations.
Kyle Yehler (Westosha [WI] 2027)
A well-built junior out of Wisconsin, Yehler was a relentless driver and finisher during the scrimmages. He used his frame to bull rush smaller opponents and converted in traffic with defenders surrounding him. Yehler also hit some spot-up threes and was explosive throughout the day around the rim.
Landon Reiner (Loyola 2028)
Another sophomore at the event, Reiner was unshakeable with the ball. The Loyola product played with pace and kept his dribble alive, which allowed him to find space for some jumpers for himself and openings to deliver the ball to teammates. He’s got range on his three-point shot with the touch to hit floaters in the lane. The skill and feel are definitely there.