I was able to catch the 2023 portion of the Xposure Runs last night via livestream. These are the players who stood out at the event. Cade Altadonna (6-0 PG, Highland) Altadonna was one of the stars of the night,…
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Meanstreets Minicamp Prospect Writeups
I viewed the live stream of the first Meanstreets minicamp on Sunday that featured a number of prospects in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 classes. Here is the analysis for the Illinois players who attended. 2021 Prospects: Sean Burress (6-1…
9/14 Prospect Spotlight: Rising 2022 Prospects
We are looking at some 2022 players with great size and upside. Garrett Bolte (6-6 SF, Hinsdale South) Bolte is a very athletic, well-rounded forward that can slash to the basket and finish above the rim. He does a nice…
Standouts from Xposure Runs
I attended the XposureRuns event for some 2022 and 2023 players last night. Here are some of the standout players from the runs. 2023s Rich Barron (6-4 SG, St. Ignatius) Barron was overpowering defenders all night. You wouldn’t expect a…
9/7 Prospect Spotlight: 2022 Players
The focus today is on 2022 players with touch and size at their positions. NJ Benson (6-7 PF, Mount Vernon) Benson has great length and activity to go with a promising inside-out game. The 6-foot-7 forward crashes the glass on…
8/31 Prospect Spotlight: 2023s
We look at a handful of 2023 players that should start to receive more attention as sophomores. Brock Harding (5-11 PG, Moline) Harding is a dynamic point guard that plays with a ton of confidence. He is a terrific pick-and-roll…
8/24 Prospect Spotlight: 2021 Guards
We are looking at some 2021 guards who are coming off of good junior seasons. Gabe Calhoun (6-2 SG, Dunlap) The long-armed lefty gets to the basket often where he can score in a variety of ways. Calhoun has a…
8/17 Prospect Spotlight: 2022s
These 2022 players gained valuable experience as sophomores and should see steady upticks in their production in the coming year. Drew Cwik (6-2 SG, South Elgin) Cwik is a very strong combo guard that plays through contact. He shoots it…
Prospect Spotlight 8/10: 2023 Players to Watch
We are looking at some players in the 2023 class who are going to make some more noise as sophomores. Rich Barron (6-4 SG, St. Ignatius) A bruising wing, Barron has exceptional strength for a player his age at that…
8/3 Prospect Spotlight: 2021 Floor Spacers
We are looking at some 2021 players that have a knack for knocking down outside shots. Quinn Cain (6-4 PG, Hinsdale Central) A 6-foot-4 guard, Cain has great size and toughness for a guard. He is a highly efficient standstill…