We had over 30 unsigned seniors attend our showcase in front of a good number of college coaches in a competitive setting with a combination of drills, half court work, and scrimmages. Here are the evaluations fromvall of the players in attendance.

Blue

Adam McBrearty (6’6 SF, Brother Rice)

A big shooter from Brother Rice, McBrearty showed well as an all-around scorer. He was a constant threat from three, hitting shots off away screens, jab steps, and general spot-ups. McBrearty has a physical frame and was able to get downhill to his left hand for several finishes in traffic. At 6-foot-6, McBrearty is a productive shooter who has continued to add strength and play more around the rim. He should be a solid target on the wing for high-academic programs.

Carson Miller (6’3 SG, Plainfield North)

Miller is a reliable spacer who was able to show his ability to guard the ball and make plays off the ball. He cut hard for layups and was impactful during the scrimmages as a wing defender with the toughness and discipline to stay in front of the ball. He also displayed a repeatable three-point stroke throughout the drills and live play, looking like the type of catch-and-shoot option that will translate to the college game.

Declan Brennan (6’8 PF, Leland)

A legitimate 6-foot-8 big who is fairly under the radar, Brennan flashed mobility, athleticism, and effectiveness around the rim. For a player his size, he has long strides and runs the floor with purpose, catching it on the move and finishing well. During scrimmages, he was a very good screen-and-roll option who was able to get good screen angles, create advantages, and either finish off dump-offs or seal guys on the block to score with hooks. The touch that he showed during drills and his shot mechanics suggest plenty of range extension as he progresses as well. Defensively, Brennan had a handful of blocks coming over from the weak side and has the physical traits to be both a big-time rebounder and quality interior defender.

Jonathan Ocampo (6’0 PG, Glenbard North)

It was a solid, two-way performance from the new Glenbard North point guard. Ocampo really took pride in being active as a point-of-attack defender with both quickness and deceptive length at his height. He was forcing turnovers and making other guards uncomfortable. Ocampo balanced his playmaking and scoring duties well, mixing in some pull-up jumpers and downhill drives with some slick passes on the move. His pace was useful in setting the table for his team and continued throughout the day. Ocampo should continue attracting interest.

Mikey Flynn (6’2 SG, St. Rita)

Flynn is a skilled shooter who leaned on his strengths during the event. Whenever he got clean looks from three, he capitalized and shot it at a high clip. The crafty lefty pulled up from a few feet behind the arc comfortably, primarily off the catch, and was able to move and space off the ball intelligently. Playing off the ball at times, Flynn was always shot-ready and was unconscious for stretches. The St. Rita guard should start seeing some more attention as a sniper.

Orlando Edwards (6’4 SG, West Aurora)

Edwards made an impression on coaches with his activity and slashing ability throughout the day. During the drills, he moved fluidly in space and rose up well to make some jumpers on the move. As the games started, he used his length and anticipation to jump passing lanes and recover to contest shots. His transition game was among the best of the group, running his lanes well or pushing himself on the break. Edwards was productive for the majority of the event.

Green

AJ Enyia (6’8 PF, St. Laurence)

The versatility continues to stand out for Enyia, who had some nice moments in the event. Enyia hit some threes off the catch without hesitation and was equally as effective inside the lane as a rim protector and dunker’s spot outlet. He went up to reject a few shots near the rim and also cut along the baseline well when he wasn’t spacing on the perimeter. Enyia is a talented four-man who should have a variety of college interests.

Cormac Hanus (6’5 SF, Benet)

Hanus looked the part of a floor-spacing wing with upside. He is a wiry shooter who drilled threes off curls and relocations in the half court. With a nice, high release, his shot is hard to affect for a player who is 6-foot-5, and defenders were unable to really throw him out of rhythm. When guys tried to crowd him, he showed improved ball skills to get around initial defenders and score in crowds. Hanus had a strong summer and has some prototypical traits at his spot.

David Udoiwod (5’11 PG, Geneva)

Manning the point guard duties for the majority of the scrimmage portion, Udoiwod did an excellent job of using his speed to get to his spots and put defenders on their heels. When he got room, he made threes out past the college line with a set shot that was falling during live play. As soon as he put his head down and went into that next gear, he was putting pressure on the rim and either finishing himself with some evasive moves inside or properly facilitating to others. Udoiwod seems like a prime target for some of the high-academic programs looking for primary decision-makers.

Eli Phillips (6’3 PG/SG, Providence)

Phillips is an interchangeable perimeter player who can spend some time at all three of the spots out there. For this showcase, he was doing a lot of his damage on the wing as an off-ball mover who was a connector in their offense. He has real size at 6-foot-3 with a good frame and the smarts to adapt his role as needed. Phillips can really shoot it from the perimeter and forces tough decisions on help-side defenders. He brought some defensive toughness as well that you have to appreciate. Expect Phillips to be a rock-solid D3 prospect.

Enoch Olukolade (6’5 PF, Oak Forest)

Easily the most impressive vertical athlete of the day, Olukolade had several college coaches in awe with his leaping ability early on in the camp. He was a big-time lob threat who flew above the rim for dunks and used those same traits to block shots and generate second chances on the glass. Even when he didn’t secure the rebound, he was the first one to the ball to tap it to teammates. He also knocked in a three during the scrimmages and continues to show a ton of promise. A terrific student as well, Olukolade is an intriguing prospect.

Gavyn Reilly (6’2 PG/SG, Chicago Ag)

It was a breakout day for Reilly, who is coming off a strong junior year at Ag. While operating on the ball, he used screens well and kept defenders on his back while probing into the lane. He has a good dribble pull-up game and some shake off the bounce to generate separation. Reilly was also able to make quick attacks from the wing, where he ripped through hard off the catch and finished through contact. He competes on the glass and is a solid athlete who should be able to play both guard spots at the next level.

Orange

Bennett Kammes (6’2 SG, Glenbard West)

One of the best shooters of the day, Kammes was on fire from the jump from three. The level of difficulty on his shots was high, and yet it looked routine for the gifted shot-maker from Glenbard West. He made sidesteps, stepbacks, and hit shots after letting defenders fly by. Within the offense, he sprinted to find open space on the perimeter and got the ball out of his hands quickly off the catch to keep the ball moving and find open teammates. Kammes also had some solid possessions defensively where he moved his feet and challenged shots to finish possessions. A true premium-level shooter who is still on the board in the 2027 class.

Brady Harris (5’11 PG, Francis Parker)

Harris was filling it up offensively, oftentimes from distance, where he was taking part in the Orange team’s three-point barrage. Whether it was in transition or coming off ball screens, he was hunting jumpers successfully. Harris has very good balance and a strong base to maintain his leverage while defenders tried to bump him or speed him up. The Francis Parker point guard is a creative, shifty ball-handler who was able to manipulate the help at times to open up passing lanes for others as well. Another super-high-academic recruit at the event to track.

Coy Workman (6’5 SF, Brother Rice)

There is so much to like about Workman’s toughness, length, and multi-faceted skill. In transition, he was tearing up the other teams with rim runs, sprinting on the wing, and as a back-end mover along the baseline. Probably the best cutter at the event, Workman also drove closeouts well before absorbing bumps inside. That same frame and tenacity that helped him score around the rim was evident on the glass and while defending across all five positions at different times in the scrimmages. Workman has a great motor and continues to show the talent that could make him one of the best glue guys in the CCL.

Dino Giannini (6’1 PG/SG, Ridgewood)

Giannini has so much more game than the general spectator may know, and a large part of that is because of the intangibles that he provides. Even on a camp team that was loaded with talent, he didn’t force anything and found ways to be a big positive on both ends. A deadeye shooter, he looked to move off the ball to find open shots, but also got out in transition for some easy ones and made timely cuts when defenders turned their heads. When he was initiating possessions, he snapped the ball around to shooters and also gave energy and effort while guarding the ball. Giannini’s athleticism seems to be blossoming by the week, and he looks set to emerge as one of the best players in the Upstate Eight.

Elie Ghattas (6’6 PF, DePaul Prep)

The depth of post prospects was fairly high across the board, but Ghattas still managed to differentiate himself with his motor, athleticism, and sheer productivity. As scrimmages started, he was sprinting the floor hard for dunks and layups, oftentimes doing so after grabbing a defensive rebound and initiating the break with an outlet pass. In the half court, he used several spins inside to get angles for hooks and power finishes in the lane. Ghattas set great screens and made precise, simple reads out of short-roll situations to pass out to cutters and shooters. Where he made the biggest impression was on the glass, where he was completely determined to pull in misses, despite the other size, athleticism, or volume of bodies in his way. Ghattas also shaded the ball well as a ball-screen defender and went up to block and challenge several shots. He is among the best remaining bigs on the board at this stage.

Rory Haas (6’7 PF, Lake Forest)

Known as a shooter with size, Haas actually looked best as a passer. Even on a team with several good guards, Haas may have led this group in assists, throwing darts in transition to guys on runouts and finding guys moving on the back side of the defense. He did also connect on some threes as well, usually spacing to the deep wing or corner successfully. Haas brings muscle and feel to complement his ability to stretch the floor and put it on the ground at 6-foot-7. Add Haas to the list of prospects at the event who are in the upper echelon of academic standing.

Red

Davion Tate (5’10 PG, Maine West)

Tate showed a ton of savvy and IQ as a playmaker for his team during the scrimmages. He is a dynamic scorer, but really leaned into creating and running the team during the event. Tate took defenders off the bounce and made the right decisions to find teammates. He also scored off drives in traffic and showed impressive burst and space-creation ability in space. The Maine West guard can shoot it from NBA range as well, as he has shown in the past, and is a willing and aggressive defender who uses his leverage well. Very reliable point guard prospect.

Deji Babawande (6’6 SF/PF, Amundsen)

There is a ton of physical upside for Babawande, who has a near 7-foot wingspan, moves well, and contributes on both ends. His length was disruptive during the live play on the defensive end while challenging shots and affecting passing lanes. For a player at 6-foot-6, he has good feet and covers a lot of ground as a wing defender or in switches off ball screens. Babawande also stretched the floor well at times in standstill situations and drove closeouts a couple of times. He has some long-term upside that is intriguing.

Jimmy Czeslawski (6’2 SG, St. Patrick)

A tough kid who is automatic from three, Czeslawski was able to add value as a passer and decision-maker on his team. He was key in keeping the ball popping around while also holding his ground and staying disciplined defensively. Throughout the event, the tight rotation, range, clean release, and consistent output on his jumper stood out. He is going to be a very good college shooter and has earned several D3 offers over the last few months.

Kaleb Smith (6’0 SG, Aurora Central Catholic)

Smith was looking to score during the scrimmages and converted on some drives and pull-ups at times. He got out on the break well a few times to get some attempts around the rim as well. Smith has solid athleticism to use defensively and on the glass, which he showed on a few occasions at the camp. Now at ACC, Smith should be a solid addition in the always-competitive CCL.

Nate Rouse (6’6 PF, St. Viator)

Rouse is a modern stretch forward who has continued to garner a variety of D3 interest for good reason. The 6-foot-6 senior made threes off the catch and actually did a lot of his work on downhill drives and on the glass. He showed a good feel for spacing and was willing to make quick decisions with his touches without ever letting the ball stick. The frame is there to play more on the inside, but he also has the shooting ability and some decent ball skills to work on the wing. Rouse should have an elevated role in his last year at Viator.

Ricky Woods Jr. (6’8 PF/C, Rockford Guilford)

For stretches, Woods couldn’t miss from the perimeter. That’s not always a common statement for a 6-foot-8 player of his size. Woods has very good mechanics and shooting traits as a big, hitting spot-up shots from three, around the elbows, and off the dribble at times. He was even able to contribute off the dribble and push in transition at times. Woods was effective around the rim, getting putbacks and scoring on dump-offs. He has a skill/size combination that is really interesting for college coaches.

Yellow

Aiden Henderson (6’0 PG, Brother Rice)

Maybe the best point guard performance of the entire day, Henderson was terrific in multiple facets of the game. He was scoring in bulk off the bounce, using ball screens and quick downhill attacks to get paint touches on command. Once he got inside, he delivered some strong bumps to finish or get enough space to lift up for short jumpers. Henderson added a few threes during the day and easily shot over 50 percent from the field all day. At his height, he has great springs off the floor and was one of the event’s best offensive rebounders, regardless of position. He was flying around for loose balls and had several tip-ins near the rim. As a passer, he was finding shooters in transition and off his drives to get wide-open looks. I was impressed with his quickness defensively and how well he recovered to closeouts and rotations. A very underrated lead guard who will have a great senior year.

AJ Williams (6’1 SG, DePaul Prep)

Williams made his mark as a reliable floor spacer and knockdown shooter. He proved to be one of the better floor spacers of the day, looking especially comfortable from the corners where he was spraying in threes consistently. His hands and feet were always ready, and he had no conscience when defenders were coming over late. Williams also moved his body and the ball within the offense to keep the flow and was typically in the right positions defensively. On a stacked DePaul Prep team, he is a potential spacer to watch.

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

A long-armed guard who looks closer to 6-foot-4 at this point, Cumpata had some nice moments shooting the ball and acting as a playmaker on the ball at times. His dribble pull-up game remains a strength, and his added height and muscle allowed him to get to his spots and lift up over some defenders at times. His mechanics are smooth from the perimeter, with the deep range from three that he showed in drills and live play. Cumpata facilitated well, both as a primary and secondary decision-maker, and added value using his length to challenge shots defensively. He should have a good set of options at the college level as he continues to fill out.

Dane Farrar (6’3 SG, Batavia)

Farrar is a big-time competitor who was one of the better defenders and attackers at the event. Throughout the drills, he showed some solid catch-and-shoot ability with time and space and displayed a good first step with strength and body control around the rim during the scrimmages. Well-built at 6-foot-3, he knows how to maintain advantages off the dribble and anticipates rotations well to deliver passes on time when he senses the help-side committing to him. His defensive impact and intangibles really separated him. Farrar was chesting guys up on dribble drives, forcing turnovers with his quick hands, and crashing the glass hard in traffic. Already with several college offers, Farrar could play for me any day with his motor and two-way impact.

Duke Ross (6’6 SF/PF, St. Ignatius)

One of a few impressive Chicago Catholic League performers in attendance, Ross was showing his entire offensive game. He ghosted screens well to hit several threes off the catch, drove it well from the wing to get all the way to the rim, and had some nice moments on the block as well. Ross worked the middle third of the floor well, acting as a quality high-post passer and decision-maker. He has the toughness to play inside but plenty of face-up skill to remain on the wing, where his length is an added advantage. Ross rebounded the ball well on the defensive glass and took the challenge of guarding several different positions depending on the lineups. He is another very good high-academic prospect.

Nathan Freiheit (7’0 C, Buffalo Grove)

You don’t see a lot of 7-footers in high school, let alone ones with range past the college three-point line. Freiheit’s touch was eye-opening to college coaches who hadn’t seen a lot of him, as he made a slew of spot-up jumpers and a couple of deep ones off the dribble. While he is still filling out physically, Freiheit has made great progress with his aggressiveness, skill, and interior game. He altered shots around the rim and cleaned the glass for stretches. There is a lot to like long-term for Freiheit.

Sean Reese (6’2 SG/SF, Glenbard South)

It doesn’t take long to see how impactful Reese is with his energy and effort. Acting off the ball on the wings and corners, he made sharp cuts off the ball and was strong driving it baseline to finish. Reese is a plus defender who has some switchability to him in large part because of the grit and activity that he possesses. It also helps that Reese has put time into adding muscle and improving his athleticism to complement his ability to stay in front of the ball and battle to beat guys to spots. He facilitated well on his touches in space and was one of the better communicators who provided encouragement to his team the whole day. Reese should continue to catch the eye of programs in the area.