We held our annual July camp with Agent Zero Masterclass out in Lake Forest last week, with over 70 players from across the state split up into two groups. We are starting by releasing evaluations from the upperclassmen group of 2027 and 2028 players.

Red Team:

Noah Corro (6’2 PG, St. Laurence 2028)

The shifty St. Laurence lead guard was an excellent floor general for the red team, who had several high-level shooters to complement his dynamic creating ability. Corro regularly got to his spots with good ball control and pace, using his pivots and bumps well to get separation for mid-range shots. He also let it fly from three when defenders went under screens and handoffs, or if they attempted to overcommit to the help. Corro showed some nice moments speeding up other ball-handlers and seems to have the prerequisite quickness to affect point guards with varied athletic and size profiles. He will be a key force for a talented Vikings squad.

Cash Cumpata (6’3 PG/SG, Burlington Central 2027)

Cumpata shot the ball well, particularly in the mid-range area, where his height and length gave him an advantage. Cumpata has a smooth handle and understands spacing and angles well. On numerous occasions, he drove aggressive closeouts and got to the 15-to-18 foot area for shots. Cumpata also showed deep three-point range with comfort pulling up out to the volleyball line. With a solid guard group, he played on and off the ball for the red team. Still young for his class, Cumpata has a nice developmental runway as he continues to grow and fill out.

Owen O’Reilly (6’0 SG, Downers Grove North 2027)

If there was a defensive MVP from the camp, it would’ve been O’Reilly. His relentless pursuit of the ball, constant activity with his hands, and a general tenacity when guarding the ball helped him to differentiate himself. When other guards tried to go at him, he forced turnovers at a high rate and was able to win the first step battle more often than not. His impact was amplified by how well he shot it from the perimeter, on a high volume as well. O’Reilly hit threes off of curls, lifts, and in trail situations, also mixing in some one-to-two dribble pull-ups. His level of competitiveness, along with his shooting ability, should jump out to college coaches.

Camden Scroggins (6’5 SF, Lake Forest 2028)

Scroggins was all over the floor, snatching rebounds, driving closeouts, and getting out in transition. He had to play the four and five spot with their group, and did so admirably with the length to impact shots and the open-space agility to stay in front of guards on switches. The rangy wing seemed to always be outrunning other teams in transition for layups and was the first to several loose balls and offensive rebounds. During drills, Scroggins also showed his comfort hitting set shots, while bringing a good level of direct-line driving to live play. He will take a huge jump for the Scouts this year.

Evan Okey (6’8 PF, Libertyville 2028)

One of the taller players at the event, Okey has a nice versatility to his game that should translate well. Oftentimes working as a screener or low post weapon, he rolled to the rim well, got defenders on his back, and showed good touch on hooks in and around the lane. Okey rim ran well once he got moving, able to catch and finish at high speeds. On a few pick-and-pop looks, he never hesitated to step into threes or mid-range looks, hitting a couple during the scrimmages. Okey was making timely passes and walling up on the defensive side of the ball from the interior for the red team. There is a lot to like long-term for the developing Libertyville big.

Frankie Duarte (6’2 PG/SG, Marmion 2028)

There were stretches when Duarte was just flat out excellent offensively for this team. As a shooter, he had a heavy dose of movement threes and tough dribble pull-ups that looked routine and hit all net. He gets off the ground well on his jumpers and showed similar bounce in the open floor, where he skied for a few powerful dunks on the break. Duarte uses that athleticism well as a defender against both backcourt spots, turning guys while recovering well to challenge shots and cut guards off. Duarte had a strong showing.