“Vast majority of our players today has become so fixated on rankings & hype, instead of focusing on growth & improvement. The youngsters we will identify aren’t finished products but have a wealth of potential. At the Spot-Liter we will observe closely with a watchful lens on the development of many of our prized youngsters. We’ve noticed in recent years a growing trend in our area where players have become cool & nonchalant on the court, compared to what Chicago once was noted for producing, kids whom were tough and played hard. There used to be a sense of urgency to their game. Now I witness dudes just strutting around on the hardwood not going hard. The sad irony is most don’t even understand the game, I’ll assume a lot contributes from reading their press clippings. This diminishing climate of hoops looks to been cultivated by the last few previous class. Hopefully we can create a new culture with this up-coming crop of prospects. We are certainly out in front of these two Classes 2021 & 22, as well as the next batch of up-comers.”
NAME HT POS RANK CLASS HIGH-SCHOOL
Ahamed “Black Cat” Bynum 6-2 G 1 2021 Chicago Simeon
“Exciting player already possess the ability to score; terrific perimeter shooter; MVP of the Pangos All-Star game a few weeks ago.”
Max Christie 6-4 G 2 2021 Rolling Meadows
“Has enormous potential, like most young players he tries to do too much at times; hype machine needs to tone it down a tad.”
Brandon Weston 6-4 WG 3 2021 Lake Forest Academy
“This talented New York native has a promising floor game to go with athleticism. Showed up one day at the Pangos event where he received a mixed views from national & area scouts.”
Jaylen Drane 6-1 PG 1 2022 Chicago Simeon
“Right now, No.1 in the class; electric floor game & innovative finisher at the rim. He & Bynum will pair up to form a frightening back-court in the next few years.”
Kimahri Wilson 6-0 PG 5 2021 Carmel
“Exciting prospect, floor game fun to watch, has tools to grow into terrific recruit.”
Chris Hodges 6-7 PF 8 2021 Schaumburg
“Has excellent frame & some promising offensive skills that exhibits high-major interest.”
Scottie Ebube 6-8 F 9 2021 Mundelein
“Already resembles a stud, a sharp good lookn prospect with a terrific demeanor & a game to cast along with it. A loyal kid which is a plus in today’s climate.”
Khaillied Terry 6-5 WF 4 2021 Champaign Central
“One of the state’s top athletes regardless of class; this high jumper can be a high-light reel performer some nights. Needs to improve some necessary skill areas.”
Kanye Smith 6-5 G/F 5 2022 Chicago Young
“Good shooter & rebounder, even though he’s a swing-man clone, he was impressive at the Pangos event. We like his game and up-side.”
Grant Newell 6-7 WF 7 2021 Chicago Young
“Slithery silk-smooth floor game; respectable perimeter shooter; stock is soaring.”
Bennie Slater 6-5 WG 10 2021 Springfield High
“A rising stand-out in Central Illinois, the best elite prospect in that area. Wiry fella who can drop 25 a night eventually. Confidence starting to emerge.”
Anthony Sayles 6-0 PG 6 2021 Niles North
“Slippery scoring guarding PG who has demonstrated star quality at times. Already possesses a pretty good understanding of how to play. Once pegged as the next Derrick Rose. Not so after being sized up closely, especially at his current state. D’Rose was a beast entering year two of high-school.”
Kameron Kraft 6-4 WG 6 2022 Buffalo Grove H.S.
“Some observers view him as the best pure shooter in the area; we are high on this kid’s potential.”
Nick Harrell 6-5 F 7 2022 Brother Rice
“Highly touted, the best lookin prospect to enter the South-Side Catholic School in recent years. Very skilled, has high I.Q. should see significant minutes immediately on the varsity.”
Xavier Amos 6-4 WG 4 2022 Chicago Young
“This kid plays above the rim, shoots the rock with a high efficiency. My reliable sources swear he will develop into a high-major recruit.”
A.J. Casey 6-8 F 2 2022 Chicago Simeon
“We need to turn-off the hype machine & give him time to develop into what his game will eventually entitle too. A raw talent but promising. He will add strength & his confidence will continue to grow. I personally want to see him shine.”
Jaylin Gibson 6-3 PG 11 2021 Evanston
“A big physical lead guard with a wealth of potential; it’s time for Gibson to separate himself from others. We are hoping he can channel himself away from the wild frenzy style that several of his mates thrive on. Understanding flow & pace should be his focus. If he does, you would see a modern-day Quinn Buckner.”
Marquan Jones 6-3 WG 9 2022 Chicago Farragut
“A youngster with potential to be a high scorer. Some observers compare him to former Simeon stand-out Talen Horton Tucker. Jones plays for coaches who do a fine job of developing their players. Things look good for him.”
Robby Avila 6-7 F 10 2022 Oak Forest
“A good lookin skilled prospect who people in the South Suburbs peg to be a break-out star one day.”
Jalen Butler 6-6 WF 12 2021 Niles North
“This versatile 15-year-old has awfully bright future. Presently he can defend four positions effectively. Offensive game coming along.”
Ismail Habib 5-10 PG 13 2021 Lincoln Park
“Ismail has demonstrated many times last season he may be ready to be un-leashed soon. A talented play-maker with the ability to hit huge baskets and make clutch plays.”
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