TOP PROSPECTS IN THE 2022 CLASS

NAME / HT / POS / RANK / SCHOOL

• A.J. Casey 6-8 F 1 Tinley Park
“A consensus Top 20 national prospect. We saw him again Friday night out at Oak Forest, I came away with scathing observation, “young fella” just out hoopn’ like he’s at the rec. A.J. seems to be out there playing on sheer athletic ability but does not maximize his total package as a young player. We need to see more versatility from him where he’s posting up more attempting to score on the block and rebounding more at a much higher clip. This will allow him to impact the game more frequently instead of spending most of his time on the perimeter. He’s talented and does erase some shots. It takes a stout leader to get him on board.”

• Kyle Thomas 6-9 C 2 St. Joseph
“Rising big man with traditional back to the basket skills. Potential ceiling resembles a high-major recruit. Looked terrific a few weeks ago at the Bob Hambric Classic.”

• Branden Huff 6-8 F 3 Glenbard West
“Yep, I’m on his bandwagon, this southpaw can play. Has a really good feel for the game. He’s versatile where he uses his length to post-up smaller defenders & he strokes it on the perimeter at a high efficiency. Averages 18 points & 8 rebounds.”

• Jaden Schutt 6-4 WG 4 Yorkville Christian
“Averages 24 points per outing, he’s already set a state record with 17 three-pointers in one game. Revered already as one of the best shooters in our state. A modern-day Jay Shidler, known as the blond bomber from Lawrenceville in ‘76. Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin have been in to see him. This kid has a long range.”

• Kam Craft 6-4 WG 5 Buffalo Grove
“Lefty has a torch, he’s already a massed over 1,000 career points. This young cager will have an illustrious four years while on-track to break some scoring records. This young lad is one of the top attractions in the North Suburb along with Dom and Max Christie.”

• Trey Pettigrew 6-2 PG 6 Fenwick
“Poised beyond his years; has arsenal of offensive weapons that he showcases during periods of a game. Possesses the abilities of understanding situations while managing/leading his team. It certainly helps his game playing with the talented Bryce Hopkins.”

• Robby Avila 6-8 F/C 7 Oak Forest
“Unique skill-set, pretty clever kid, not going to woo you with athleticism, but he’ll counter with some slithery & slippery foot work that forces defenders off-balance most times. Ambidextrous around the rim. Probably will tap out as mid-major recruit and land in a League like Patriot, Ivy, Missouri Valley, or American Conference.”

• Mikell Jones 6-4 G 8 Chicago Farragut
“Big time potential, has the physical frame and a mentality to be a fine offensive player. His coaches refer to him as a modern-day Quinn Buckner. A true leader.”