I was down in the Normal area to watch the last week of the MidPro Fall League that featured a ton of talent from outside of the Chicago area. Several players stood out and some new names were discovered at the event, which featured over 100 players throughout the day. Big thanks to Gavin Sullivan for the hospitality.
Devin Fitzgerald (5’11 PG/SG, U-High 2027)
Fitzgerald was one of the best pure shooters in the gym, knocking down more than five threes in the game observed. He has a quick trigger and does an excellent job getting his feet set before catching the ball. His ability to find open space and stay ready to shoot makes him a constant perimeter threat.
There is enough handle to initiate offense when needed, but his biggest value comes as a high-level shot maker. Fitzgerald looked confident and decisive throughout, and his shooting ability gives him a clear role as a senior who can stretch a defense.
Gavin Stokes (6’4 SG/SF, LaSalle Peru 2028)
Stokes is an intriguing under-the-radar junior with a good combination of size, skill, and shooting ability. He has a smooth stroke with legitimate range and knocked down several deep threes cleanly. His frame should continue to fill out, and he showed some athletic pop when attacking the rim on direct-line drives.
Patient and efficient with the ball, Stokes rarely looked rushed and even knocked down a three coming off a handoff and found ways to the rim to finish and draw fouls. He has added muscle since I last saw him and still has plenty of physical upside ahead with his size, length, perimeter skill, and steady improvement with his off-the-dribble game.
Lucas Craig (6’5 SF, Ottawa Marquette 2027)
A strong, physical wing, Craig made his presence felt by consistently attacking the rim. He gets downhill effectively and has enough size to finish through contact once he gets there. His activity level stood out throughout the game.
Craig was also highly active on the offensive glass, giving his team extra possessions and showing a willingness to do the work away from the ball. His combination of size, physicality, and attacking mentality gives him a useful profile as a senior wing.
Henry Ingram (6’6 PF, Brown County 2028)
Ingram was highly active around the basket and showed a strong feel for finding space inside. He has good touch as a finisher, solid footwork, and a consistent motor that allows him to stay involved possession after possession. His rebounding activity was particularly impressive.
The junior looks like a legitimate double-double threat who can provide reliable interior production. He plays with purpose around the rim and has the physical tools to continue developing into a productive frontcourt piece.
Kendall Farmer (6’3 PG/SG, Dunlap 2027)
Farmer brings good positional length and a solid blend of skill and savvy to the backcourt. He showed an understanding of where to be on the floor and made his presence felt defensively, particularly by getting into passing lanes.
His instincts and length give him a chance to impact the game beyond scoring. Farmer projects as a senior guard who can contribute in multiple areas while continuing to refine his offensive game.
Thatcher Lee (6’8 PF, Dunlap 2028)
Lee has a really intriguing combination of size, length, and athleticism. He gets off the ground quickly and is a fluid mover for a 6-foot-8 forward, with enough skill to attack smaller bigs off the bounce. He also knocked down a three and showed the ability to operate outside the paint.
What stands out most is the way Lee closes space and explodes vertically. His athleticism gives him real potential as a rim runner, rebounder, and interior finisher, while his ability to move his feet and track on the perimeter adds another layer to his defensive upside.
Colin Cook (6’5 SF, Dunlap 2027)
Cook brings good size and a strong frame to the wing while providing legitimate shooting ability. He has a confident stroke from three and looks comfortable spacing the floor as a perimeter threat.
There is enough athleticism to complement the shooting, giving Cook a solid all-around profile. As a senior, his size and ability to stretch the floor should make him a valuable piece.
Eamon Lynch (6’7 PF, Metamora 2029)
Lynch continues to show more versatility as his game develops. He has good feet and is becoming increasingly comfortable doing things on the perimeter, including putting the ball on the floor and stepping into shots from range. His feel for the game also stands out, particularly as a passer and decision maker.
Inside, he remains especially effective as a screener and scorer. Lynch uses his body well on drives and seals, and his size, touch, and IQ give him a strong base to build from. He looks like a promising long-term frontcourt piece for Metamora.
Eden Mayala (6’6 SF, Galesburg 2028)
Mayala is a freakish athlete with the size and power to overwhelm defenders when he gets downhill. He was constantly looking to attack, particularly with straight-line drives, and showed excellent explosiveness around the rim. His ability to get off the ground quickly makes him a threat as a finisher, rebounder, and shot blocker.
He knocked down a few threes as well, although his biggest impact currently comes from his downhill game. The junior’s combination of twitch, strength, and vertical pop gives him significant upside as he continues to round out his perimeter skill set.
Brock Brown (6’6 SG/SF, Taylorville 2028)
Brown is a versatile wing who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He moves well, has good athleticism, and can create off the dribble, while his size allows him to see over defenders and make plays in transition. He was effective both as a finisher and passer in the open floor.
His versatility extends to the other end, where he can guard the ball and switch comfortably across the wing positions. Brown also showed improved athletic pop around the rim with a few dunks, and his functional handle allows him to get to spots and rise up for shots. Brown is a no-question Division 1 prospect who is still one of the most under discussed wings in the state. He is a serious, juiced-up Swiss Army Knife in the area.
Cohen Reid (6’4 SG, Chatham 2028)
Reid is a wiry, skilled wing with some wiggle to his game. He can get inside to score in traffic and showed a nice understanding of how to use pivots and his body once he gets into the paint. His shooting mechanics are repeatable and give him a good base as a perimeter scorer.
As he adds strength, Reid should have the tools to become a useful offensive spacer who can attack closeouts. His length also gives him some defensive upside, particularly if he continues to develop physically.
Wyatt Moore (6’6 SF, Jacksonville 2028)
Moore has a frame that immediately stands out, with the size and physical tools to operate at multiple forward spots. He has a good-looking shot with some range and enough athleticism to get off the ground well. As a driver, he plays with some force and can put pressure on defenders.
The versatility is particularly intriguing. Moore should be capable of stepping outside to space the floor or using his size and strength to play more physically inside, giving him the potential to defend and contribute at both forward positions.
Jadell Brown (6’7 PF, Bloomington 2028)
Brown is a big-time athlete who played with a high level of competitiveness on the defensive end. He moves well for his size, challenged shots around the rim, and consistently brought energy in a fall league setting.
His offensive game is still developing, but Brown is already a willing and capable rim runner. If the junior continues to add skill around the basket while maintaining his defensive motor and athleticism, there is significant upside.
Abraham Awour (6’8 PF, Alleman 2029)
Awour has a lanky frame and looks like he could continue to grow into a very intriguing forward. He moves fluidly for his size and showed some ability to put the ball on the floor, giving him more versatility than a traditional interior player at this stage.
The defensive potential is particularly interesting. His length, timing, and movement give him the tools to become a disruptive presence around the basket. Awour is a long-term sophomore prospect worth tracking as his body and skill set develop.
Jack Blunier (6’5 SF, Eureka 2027)
Blunier is an athletic senior wing who covers a lot of ground with his long strides. He handled the ball enough to initiate some offense and was particularly effective attacking downhill in transition, where he could use his length and athleticism to put pressure on the rim.
He also projects well defensively thanks to his mobility and length. Blunier did a little bit of everything, including crashing the glass and elevating above the rim, making him a versatile contributor.
Cam Beekman (6’7 PF, Metamora 2028)
Beekman stands out as an excellent leaper with the ability to get off the ground quickly. His long arms and strong lower half help him cover a lot of ground, while his mobility allows him to move his feet in space.
The junior continues to develop physically and athletically, and his combination of length, explosiveness, and movement gives him an intriguing profile as a frontcourt prospect. He has the tools to become an impactful presence on both ends.
Briggs Bucy (6’3 SG, Metamora 2027)
A baseball commit, Bucy brings versatility, toughness, and a competitive edge to the basketball floor. He can knock down shots, slash to the basket, and defend with real grit. His athleticism is solid, but his willingness to fill whatever role is needed may be his biggest value.
Bucy should be an important senior leader for a younger Metamora group. His ability to contribute in multiple areas and play with physicality gives him a chance to be a dependable piece throughout the season.
Brody Mason (5’11 PG, Metamora 2030)
Mason is an extremely cerebral young point guard who consistently sees the floor a step ahead. He has excellent vision and creates well on the move, while his handle allows him to generate offense off the bounce. There is also good touch around the rim and plenty of shake in his game, both off the catch and through triple-threat movements.
His anticipation stands out on both ends, and he already shows a strong understanding of how to manipulate defenders. Mason has the skill and feel to become one of the better point guards in the area as he continues through high school.
Nolan Tierney (6’5 SF, Williamsville 2030)
Tierney is a promising long-term freshman prospect with a rangy frame and athletic movement. He showed some ability to score on the block but looked particularly comfortable facing the basket, where his outside stroke gives him room to expand his offensive game.
He runs the floor well and has some passing ability that makes him fairly interchangeable offensively. As he continues to grow and add strength, Tierney’s combination of size, mobility, and skill should make him an interesting player to track.
Landyn Cooper-Sutton (5’9 PG, Champaign 2028)
Cooper-Sutton brings plenty of defensive energy to the point guard position. He is willing to pick up full court, pushes the tempo, and consistently looks to disrupt opposing ball handlers.
Offensively, he facilitated well and showed a willingness to make the right pass while playing at a fast pace. His combination of pressure defense, tempo, and passing ability gives him a useful role as a junior guard.
Noah Fowler (6’4 SF, Schlarman 2027)
Fowler has good size on the wing and showed a solid shooting stroke. He is a capable athlete who can contribute defensively and uses his length effectively.
His motor also stood out, particularly when operating in straight lines and playing with purpose. Fowler gives Schlarman a senior wing with a useful blend of size, shooting, athleticism, and effort.
Zach Nelson (6’2 SF, Macomb 2030)
Nelson plays with constant energy and a willingness to stay active throughout the possession. He moves well, seals effectively, and showed the ability to finish through contact inside.
There is a good motor to his game, and he rarely stops moving. As he develops physically and expands his skill set, Nelson has the activity level and athleticism to become an intriguing young forward.
Cayden Love (6’2 PG/SG, Champaign 2027)
Love is a powerful athlete who can make an impact above the rim. He finishes through crowds, showed the ability to finish above the rim, and brings a high level of physicality to his game. Defensively, his athleticism gives him the tools to become a big-time stopper.
The shot can be streaky, but he is capable enough to keep defenses honest. Love’s combination of athleticism, slashing ability, and defensive upside makes him a scholarship-level senior who should be able to impact games in multiple ways.
Carter Pogioli (6’4 SF, Pekin)
Pogioli is a springy wing with good athleticism and some intriguing physical tools. He can finish above the rim in transition and has enough lateral mobility to project as a capable defender. His length also allows him to affect plays defensively and rebound effectively in his area.
He has some upside as his frame continues to develop and showed an ability to catch and attack with a rip-through move. There is a useful combination of athleticism, length, and versatility to build on.