The annual live period warm-up event at Supreme Courts has become a staple in the area for quality teams and a deep breadth of talent from the state. Several teams across ages took part in it, but today we are providing standouts from the 6 showcase games at the 16U and 17U levels.
Elevate 16U
Denym Wallace (6’7 PF, New Trier [2029])
The promising rising sophomore was effective inside, using his size to bury defenders inside and score. He has the raw athleticism and power to be a force inside of 10 feet, even while playing up against older competition. Wallace also stood out with his energy and effort, getting on the floor for loose balls and working on the glass. As he continues to polish a quickly evolving game, Wallace has the tools to be one of the premier players in the 2029 class.
Noah Corro (6’2 PG, St. Laurance)
Corro’s mechanics and range are textbook. His pre-shot preparation was key in getting his shot off quickly and knocking down a set of jumpers. The St. Laurence lead guard was orchestrating well, setting the pace, and getting open shots for his teammates. Expect a big summer and junior year for the heady, high-IQ point guard.
Blake Choice (6’3 PG/SG, DePaul Prep)
Flexing between playing on and off of the ball, Choice made an impact with his athletic burst and scoring for stretches. A natural dribble drive threat, he beat defenders off of the bounce and made some nice plays for others on the move at times. When he stayed in rhythm, he got to the mid range for some fluid pull-ups off the dribble as well. Choice possesses the tools to be a plus defender at both guard spots at the next level to add to a growing offensive game that should play well in an elevated role at DePaul Prep.
Meanstreets 16U
Landon Lampley (6’7 SF, Pike [IN])
Lampley’s versatility continues to be a differentiator, showing value on both ends as a high-level long-term prospect. They ran a lot of action through him, allowing him to use his ball-handling ability to break down the defense, get inside of the paint, and finish with force. On the defensive end, he was a vertical presence challenging shots and skied above the rim for rebounds in crowds. Lampley is a walking mismatch with his on-ball skills, size, touch, and switchability on the defensive side. A high-major junior.
Grant Smith (6’6 SG/SF, Lyons)
Smith shined for Meanstreets, displaying the type of offensive package that is ideal for a big, athletic wing. He drilled a series of threes during the day, completed plays through contact on his drives, and had a handful of dunks in space. Smith has a strong defensive profile with his length and recovery, and showed comfort boxing out and elevating for rebounds in traffic. His off-the-dribble game continues to blossom, making a few sidesteps and exploding off the bounce. Clear Division 1 prospect on the wing who still has plenty of runway.
DeAndre Higgs (6’2 PG/SG, Thornton)
Higgs made a nice impression on the defensive end with his activity and relentless ball pressure. He made life difficult on opposing guards by using his length and lateral quickness to be a disruptor. Offensively, Higgs pushed the ball in transition and kept their tempo up throughout the game. Another solid prospect for Meanstreets.
Y&R 16U
Logan Brown (6’6 SG/SF, St. Laurence)
The young wing continued a breakout spring. Brown was able to show production on both ends, hitting a few threes, playing passing lanes well, and cutting hard off of the ball. His ability to anticipate in the gaps and turn defense into offense was notable. Brown has a ton of upside with the type of IQ and temperament that should allow him to maximize that potential.
Jeremiah Toney (6’2 SG, St. Laurence)
Another strong St. Laurence product, Toney was a force at times getting into the lane off of aggressive drives. He has the frame and body control to deliver hits without losing balance, and is an adept finisher from multiple angles around the rim. A true slasher, Toney looked best as a downhill threat for Y&R.
Stephen Dixon (6’1 PG, De La Salle)
Dixon is a dynamic point guard who showed comfort making tough shots during the day. He played on the ball primarily, and scored on pull-ups and from operating in ball screen actions. His handle is smooth and he’s got good lift on his jumper to elevate over taller defenders. Dixon also fought for position defensively when battling bigs inside.
Y&R 17U
Markese Peoples (6’3 PG/SG, St. Laurence)
One of the more unique backcourt prospects in the state, Peoples showed a combination of wiggle off of the dribble and pure power as an attacker for Y&R. He regularly generated separation in one-on-one situations and got above the rim on a couple of finishes in traffic. Peoples can excel both as a primary creator and wing attacker, with the frame and skillset to add value in both. He also inverted to the block for a few post ups when he had smaller guards on him. Peoples has established him self as a potential mid-major prospect this spring.
Hayden Schroeder (6’8 PF, Wheaton Academy)
Schroeder did damage both inside on deep catches and from the perimeter as a straight-line driver. He provided an offensive boost with his interior footwork and feel leading to buckets around the rim. At 6-foot-8, he faces up well from the wing to attack as well. Schroeder remains one of the better front court players in the 2027 class.
Kendall Meyers (6’5 SG/Marist, Marist)
Another big perimeter player for Y&R, Meyers was a good connector and spacer for them. He has college-ready strength with a very efficient two-way game. Meyers hit a couple of threes early and was a physical finisher off of his drives. Continues to track as a scholarship-level wing.
Nate Woods (6’6 SG, Lyons)
One of the better shooters of the day, Woods stood out with his range and proficiency from three. He hit shots from well beyond the arc and showed the ability to rise up and hit dribble pull-ups over contested hands. Woods also rebounded the ball well and showed toughness attacking loose balls. After receiving his first Division 1 offer a few weeks ago, Woods should be in for a big summer.
Elevate 17U
Adam Anwar (6’7 PF, McHenry [2026])
Anwar played very well out of the slot as a passer, screener, and spacer. He anticipates cutters well and knows how to lead guys to the rim from the middle third of the floor. The McHenry senior has excellent range and mechanics from distance, stretching the floor with his pick-and-pop game. He has remained a high-academic, Division 1 caliber stretch four prospect for some time.
Cole Dubois (5’11 PG, East Peoria)
Always a fun player to watch, Dubois was hitting shots on the move and stepping out to NBA range for threes. Crafty and electric with the ball, Dubois is able to change directions and stop on a dime to keep defenders off balance. He utilized shot fakes well and made the right passes on the move for Elevate. He should be on radars for college coaches looking for creative shot makers this weekend.
Charlie Pomis (6’3 SG, Hersey [PREP SCHOOL])
Pomis is another standout who should see plenty of interest during the live period. A very athletic, unselfish, and versatile wing out of Hersey, Pomis made winning plays across the board. He battled for rebounds, attacked loose balls, and regularly got to the rim off of quick catches and in transition. His first step and leaping ability are differentiators on the wing, and he has fluid shot mechanics that produce quality results. His all-around game, physical tools, and motor scream Divison 1 wing.
Meanstreets 17U
Jaxson Davis (6’1 PG, Warren)
The two-time reigning Mr. Basketball was excellent as a playmaker for Meanstreets. The ball continuously was delivered on time and he found windows to get teammates the ball where they could be successful. Davis did all that while limiting turnovers, a trait that has made him one of the more enjoyable lead guards to watch in the state. He was equally as effective defensively where he stayed in front of the ball and made it hard for opposing guards to get in rhythm. He remains the marquee prospect in the 2027 class.
Quinton Kitt (6’6 SG/SF, N/A)
Kitt, a standout at East Peoria the last three years, is a polished three-level scorer who can fill it up in a variety of ways. He scored out of the post, on spot-ups, and as a driver from the perimeter. Kitt also showed some court vision as a facilitator within the offense and got out in transition well. The Illinois commit is trending up.
Jeffrey Hassan (6’9 C, Kaneland)
Hassan shined as an interior defender and rebounder for Meanstreets. He has serious athleticism and size, sending back several shots and showing the timing as a shot blocker that has attracted several Division 1 coaches already. Offensively, he added value generating a ton of second chances and high pointing misses outside of his area. Hassan still has plenty of room to fill out his frame and expand his offensive game as he matures. A ton of upside if he puts all of the tools together.