UN-SONG CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WE RECOGNIZE TALENT AT THE SPOT-LITER…

“There are a ton of dudes out here hoopn’ in various tournaments during the pandemic. The true tale of the matter is, with so much senseless violence in the Chicago area, it seems much safer for these young players to be in a gym, sadly to say. We will list some guys who have performed whether well the last several weekends. Some names not mentioned regularly at the Spot-Liter.”

NAME / HT / YEAR / POS / SCHOOL / CLUB TEAM

· Lance Rodgers 6-9 2022 PF Simeon Illinois Stars

“Has that hooper frame, rebounder/shot-blocker plays within limitations, mechanics look solid. His play is starting to resemble a low-major D1 recruit.”

· Alex Gutierrez 6-1 2022 G DePaul Prep Chicago Demons

“We saw this competitive combo guard at the Old Gold Classic Championship game where he sparkled as an offensive threat. Fearless D2 small College prospect.”

· Davius Loury 6-7 2023 WF Simeon Mac Irvin Fire

“We saw him giving it to some cats at the Old Gold Classic, elite prospect has an array of moves attacking & he’s a good shooter. Lookn’ like a high-major recruit.”

· James “J.B.” Brown 6-8 2024 F St. Rita Mac Irvin Fire

“Has the resemblance of the No.1 player in the 2024 Class. Young fella has star quality in his game. We saw him at West Dundee Tourney, and he is one prospect to follow in the Catholic League where he will be a star. He hails from Oswego, IL.”

· D.J.Bates 6-1 2022 G De La Salle R.I.S.E.

“Enjoying a really good summer, dropped 40 recently on a good team Wisconsin Wrap in Northbrook. He also played well in Minneapolis this weekend. Has an offer from Detroit.”

· Ethan Brown 6-1 2021 PG Belleville East Illinois Jets

“Superb shooter while ball-handling is tight, he’s a solid distributor & really good leader, attacks the rim well as a finisher. Ethan has come into his own this summer. Level un-determined yet.”

· Avyion Morris 5-7 2022 PG Simeon Illinois Stars

“Traditional hard-nose CPS PG. Impactful player, top 20-25 in the Class. Possesses a repertoire of floaters & pullups, good shooter & leader. Needs to get his ball handling crisp where he’s sure-handed.”

· Keynan Davis 6-5 2022 WG Hamphire/Romeoville Windy City All Stars

“This prospect has grown since the season’s end, his outing at the Dundee event pretty much re-affirmed our thoughts about what kind of talent and skill he possesses. Top 10-12 in his Class.”

· Ahmere Carson 6-0 2023 PG Morgan Park Bulldogs Elite

“Tough penetrating guard who can score at the rim, he has lid-up defenders all summer creating a lot of buzz for himself & his game.”

· Xavier Sulaiman 6-3 2023 WG Chicago Marist Illinois Wolves

“This kid has mostly shined during some workouts & open runs. He’s suited up with some Ma & Pa squads here & there and impressed. Has nice mid-range game where he’s bouncy, plays the passing lanes well as a defender, terrific finisher in open floor (dunks).

· Henry Krzyzewski 6-10 2021 C Metea Valley RWA

“Carts a 3.9 GPA, big academic advocate, rebounder/defender, lookn’ for a particular setting. Has drawn some attention lately.”

· Darrin “DaDa” Ames 6-0 2023 G Bloom Mac Irvin Fire

“Young fella is a sharp-shooter, he has scorched defenders most of the summer. He’s widely considered a top 5 prospect in the Class. He spent last season at Morgan Park where he gained some valuable experience on the varsity as a part timer.”

· Zach Cleveland 6-6 2022 F Bloomington-Normal Illinois Irish

“Athletic 4-man coming off a really good sophomore season, he’s not a household name yet on the circuit but last season, he bagged 15 points & 10 boards. Top 25 prospect in the Class.”

· N.J. Bensen 6-7 2022 F Mount Vernon Illinois Jets

“Considered one of the promising young prospects in Southern Illinois. Very good athlete, offensive game in the developing stages. Enjoying a fine summer.”

· Jamauri Winfrey 6-4 2022 PF Peoria Richwoods Illinois Jets

“A strong body undersized 4-man once considered a top 5 prospect in the Class, but time has taken its course within his growth/game. Still a very productive player in the paint and looking more and more like a low-major find. Having a good summer.”

· Trillo Thompson 6-5 2022 F North Lawndale Wolf Pack

“Big shot-maker, a rising prospect can play in a big moment which he displayed out at Dundee over the weekend and exhibits that city toughness. A fine prospect to watch.”