Spring Basketball Superlatives!!!!!

I've been to three spring events besides the Recruit Look Event I wrote about a few weeks ago. Prep Hoops has had two events, and Made Hoops Midwest Mania. Here we go:

AYO DOS ELITE 15U:

A relatively new progam started up by Chicago Bull Ayo Dosumnu has three outstanding small guards that make them go. Jaivyn Richardson (5'8" Whitney Young (Chicago)), Nigel Moore (5'10" Peoria), Eze Nwagwu (5'9" St Rita (Chicago)). All can score at three levels of the court, can get where they want off the dribble.

Richardson has nice dribble moves to get off his shot with floaters, long range step back threes, hits them off the catch, and can finish at the rim with either hand.

Moore has a big time lefty stroke from three, and a nice mid range floater, uses up and under moves to score at the rim.

Nwagwu is very shifty with his dribble to get by defenders and score on up and unders at the rim. Hits threes off the driblle or off the catch.

I saw them play at Prep Hoops Chi-Town Tipoff in Romeoville and Made Hoops Midwest Mania at Wintrust Complex.

TYLER HERRO 16U HAS A GOOD SHOT AT MAKING THE NIKE EYBL PEACH JAM:

This team based out of Milwaukee, WI has size all over the court, at the guard positions all the way to center. They are long, athletic, move well up and down the court. Saw them at the Prep Hoops Windy City War event at Batavia High School.

DOONEY JOHNSON, 6'5" point guard, JUNEAU (MILWAUKEE): Ranked 19th nationally by 247 Sports, 27th in the composite is a long lanky point guard who can score at every level of the court. He can get to any shot he wants off the dribble and make good passes, specifically off the dribble. Certified bucket getter.

DONOVAN DAVIS, 6'7" forward, FREEDOM (KAUKAUNA,WI): Ranked 41st nationally by 247 Sports, no composite ranking is a versatile forward, who's explosive in getting to the basket and finishing with dunks. Tough in the mid range and hits the glass on both ends at a high level.

DEUCE MCDUFFIE, 6'6" combo guard, RUFUS KING (MILWAUKEE): Good size and skill for his position. Athletic who can slash to the rim and finish as well as hit the three point shot. Finishes at the rim with nasty two hand dunks, and can play from the dunk position. Defends every perimeter position.

JACK KOHNEN, 6'5" wing, SLINGER (WI): Plays with power off the dribble and finishes at the rim through contact. Hits the glass on both ends at a high level. Can also back you down with his strength and shoot over defenders in the mid range. Good passer out of the post and can step out and hit threes.

BOL BOL BOL WUNROK, 6'10" forward, ST JOHNS NORTHWESTERN ACADEMY DME (WI): Young man has only been playing basketball for nine months. From the South Sudan is a rim protector in the paint, can take players off the dribble, and hit threes off the wing. Verstile two end monster that hits the glass at a high level.

KAGER KNUEPPEL, 6'8" wing, WISCONSIN LUTHERAN: Second of five basketball playing brothers. Older brother Kon is a projected lottery pick in this years NBA Draft. Kager is a versatile wing who can knock down threes off the catch or off the bounce. Attacks the rim off the bounce from perimeter or off the break and finishes at the rim.

KEVON LOONEY POWER 5 17U ADIDAS 3SSB IS THE HARDEST PLAYING SHOE COMANY TEAM IN THE BUSINESS:

Based out of Milwaukee, WI. They play four guards most of the time. Top point guard Nasir Rankin, two sport star from Morgan Park (Chicago) did not play this weekend. They play hard, use their quickness to beat bigger teams on the glass, pressures perimeter players to get steals and layups. I saw them play at the Prep Hoops Windy City War event.

LAMONT "DOODIE" HAMILTON, 6'0" point guard, ST CATHERINE (RACINE,WI): Won a state title in football as a wide receiver/defensive back. On the hardwood the lefty can get to the rim and finish in a number of ways. He hits threes to keep defenses honest, has a nice first step, quick athletic getting to the rim. Defends at a high level on and off the ball.

KEVON LOONEY POWER 5 16U HAS SOME GOOD PLAYERS:

JALEN BROWN, 6'3" combo guard, WAUWATOSA WEST (MILWAUKEE, WI): Scores from all three levels who can hit the three and finish at the rim on attacks from the perimeter.

LADELL WHITE, 5'10" point guard, JUNEAU (MILWAUKEE,WI): Good defender who made some big time steals pressuring the ball vs Breakaway Basketball.

REESE JORDAN, LAFOLLETTE (MADISON,WI): Lefty can hit threes off the bounce, or off the catch, shows a nice post game and scoring in the mid range. Can penetrate off the bounce and score at the rim. Defends on the ball at a high level.

KEVON LOONEY POWER 5 15U:

TYLEN KINGSBY, 6'5" wing, MILWAUKEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE: Won a Wisconsin State Title in his freshman year. He's been playing basketball less than two years. King of Bounce who also has some skill off the bounce. Hits threes off the dribble nad off the catch. Finishes high above the rim with hanging shots through contact. Rim protects with his athleticism and leaping ability.

JORDAN EVANS, 6'2" point guard, LIVING WORD LUTHERAN (JACKSON,WI): Point guard who is a floor general that can get his own as well as set up teammates. Hard to guard with a quick first step and finsihes through contact at the rim. To add he can hit the deep three point shot as well.

NOAH CORRO, 6'0" point guard, ST LAURENCE (BURBANK.IL): Floor genersal who can shoot the ball from three off the dribble as well as off the catch. Bcks down shorter defendrs and can shoot a step back from mid range. Attacks the rim and scores off Euro steps at the rim.

D1 MINNESOTA ADIDAS 3SSB 17U:

JAIDYN COON, 6'6" wing, STORM LAKE (IA): Ranked 122nd by 247 sports, 105th by 247 composite. Scores from three, in the paint, and can attack the rim from the wing. Rebounds well on the defensive end of the court.

CHRISTIAN WIGGINS, 6'5" combo guard, WAYZATA (MN): Iowa State commit canget downhill and score at the rim as well as hit the three off the catch as well as off the bounce.Defends multiple positions.

DOTHAN IJADIMBOLA, 6'6" forward, TOTINO-GRACE (MN): Attacks the rim off the bounce and finishes powerfully through contact, with lay ins or dunks. Rim protects and get rebounds mostly on the defensive end.

D1 MINNESOTA 16U:

KWATAMAH SILIKPOH, 5'8" point guard, CHAMPLIN PARK, (MN): Floor general who loves to attck the paint, quick first step gets him a piece of it consistently. He scores at the rim with either hand, and uses penetration to throw passes out to three point shooters, and lobs to dunkers.

AHMED NUR, 6'9" forward, HOPKINS (MINNETONKA,MN): Hits threes off the catch, post up in the paint and score at the rim. Has a nice one leg step back from the post area. Finishes from the dunk spot catching alley oops. Hits the glass. Defends very well on the ball and in the post.

VINNY CRONIN, 6'7" forward, EDINA (MN): Powerful in the post, hits the glass on both ends of the court. Tough on the block with nice post moves to score at the rim.

DANIEL ZOA, 6'5" forward, TOTINO-GRACE (MN): Plays for D1 Minnesota 15U. Hits threes and can score in the paint off either shoulder. Rebounds on both ends at a high level.

EAST PEORIA COMBO HAS HAD A GREAT SPRING PLAYING ON DIFFERENT TRAVEL TEAMS:

Class of 2027 combo of Cole Dubois and Quinton Kitt have performed well playing for Elavate UAA and Meanstreets Nike EYBL respectively for their 16U teams. Both are 1000 point scorers already for their high school teams. Dubois (5'10" point guard) has had some big scoring performances with a 35 point guard against Nike EYBL power PSA Cardinals (NY). Kitt (6'6" wing) has shown elite three level scoring, hitting threes, step back mid range jumpers (of the one leg variety), and some nasty two hand dunks at the rim. If they can get a third scorer, East Peoria may contende for Class 3A state title the next two seasons. Both have a chance to be Division One prospects.

TOP SLEEPERS:

LAMARI CARPENTER, 6'5" combo guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 16U: King of Bounce high riser who will dunk on you off the dribble attacking the rim. He can also hit multiple threes whether off the dribble or off the catch. He hits step back threes, finishes at the rim, off the break or in the halfcourt. One of the best floor generals in the class with great size for the position. Glenbard North (Carol Stream) product.

MASON MARTIN, 6'4" combo guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 16U: Knock down three point shooter especially off the catch. Can hit them anywhere behind the arc and is deadly from the corners. One you have to stick to on the perimeter as a defender. Neuqua Valley (Naperville) product.

ARNEZ JONES, 6'5" wing, TEAM ROSE ADIDAS GOLD: Explosive wing that can hit threes and will dunk on you at any moment. Runs the floor well and defends all positions on the high school level with his athleticism. King of Bounce. North Lawndale College Prep (Chicago) product. Good chance to be one of the best players in the Chicago Public League Red next season.

KENDALL BOSBY, 6'3" combo guard, HOOPS4HEALTH 17U: He has exploded this Spring. Multiple 20 point games in two events Prep Hoops and Made Hoops events. Monster three point shooter who has shown a mid range game as well. Penetrates to the rim and scores with openings from his shooting. Look for an explosive senior year at West (Joliet).

OTHER TOP PLAYERS FROM THE THREE EVENTS:

MADE HOOOPS MIDWEST MANIA:

JAXSON DAVIS, 6'1" point guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 16U

DAVION THOMPSON, 6'3" combo guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 16U

DEVIN CLEVELAND, 6'4" combo guard, MAC IRVIN FIRE NIKE EYBL 16U

MICHAEL WOODS, 6'0" point guard, MAC IRVIN FIRE NIKE EYBL 16U

AMIR TUCKER, 6'0" point guard, MIKE GLENNON 16U (CLASS OF 2028)

COLIN STACK, 7'0' center, FULL PACKAGE BLACK 17U

LINCOLN WILLIAMS, 6'6" combo guard, MAC IRVIN FIRE 17U

TYJUAN HUNTER, 5'7" point guard, MAC IRVIN FIRE 17U

JORDAN WILLIAMS, 6'6" wing, ELEVATE UAA 17U: He has had a great spring showing wing abilities as he's been a double/double machine for his high school team Fremd (Palatine).

CHARLIE POMIS, 6'3" combo guard, ELEVATE UAA 17U

ADAM ANWAR, 6'7" forward, ELEVATE UAA 17U

ANDRE TYLER, 6'6" combo guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 17U

STEVEN REYNOLDS, 6'5" combo guard MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 17U (SOUTH BEND, IN)

BRADY PETTIGREW, 6'4" combo guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 15U: Will be a national prospect by the time he's done with high school ball. Three level scoring is elite and he defends multiple positions.

ETHAN VAHL, 6'2" point guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 15U

BRAYDON PORTER, 6'4" combo guard, MEANSTREETS NIKE EYBL 15U: King of Bounce who dunks on people and has an improving jump shot.Slashes to the basket off the dribble in half court or on the break.

MONTE DILLARD, 6'6" forward, POWERHOUSE SPORTS 17U

DONTAY CHIVERS JR, 5'11" point guard, BATES FUNDAMENTALS 15U: Point guard with strength to get anywhere off the dribble, along with the strength to finish through contact.

DAMAR JOHNSON, 5'11" point guard, BATES FUNDAMENTALS 15U

QUENTAVIOUS FLY, 6'4" wing, BATES FUNDAMENTALS 15U

JAXSON JOHNSON, 6'3" combo guard, BATES FUNDAMENTALS 15U

AMARI SMITH-HOLLEY, 6'0" point guard, MAC IRVIN FIRE NIKE EYBL 15U: Explosive guard who almost caught a body here. Knows how to use his body to score on bigger defenders in the paint. Defends like a hawk on the perimeter.

AMARI WILLIAMS, 6'9" forward, MAC IRVIN FIRE NIKE EYBL 15U: Biggest upside in the class. Improving every day with rim protection, rebounding, running the floor, and scoring at the rim.

PREP HOOPS WINDY CITY WAR:

TRAVIS BROWN, 5'11' point guard, ILLINOIS WOLVES UAA 16U: True floor general who can score from perimeter or set up teammates for finishes and three point shots. Defends well on the ball.

HAYDEN SCHROEDER, 6'8" forward, ILLINOIS WOLVES UAA 16U

KRIS MPOROKOSO, 6'5" combo guard, ILLINOIS WOLVES UAA 16U

RYAN DINNON, 6'7" wing, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 16U: He was hitting threes like they were layups. Andrew (Tinley Park ) product.

ALEX SIRBU, 6'8" forward, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 16U: Double/double machine who can score on the block, or a mid range jump shot. Buffalo Grove product.

BRYCE WEGRZYN, 6'8" forward, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 17U: Hitting threes at a high level as well as scoring at the rim. Libertyville product.

MICHAEL NEE, 6'1" combo guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 17U: Good case for best shooter in the state especially off the catch and shoot. Can't leave him on the perimeter. Two sport (football QB) star at Glenbard East (Lombard).

CAMERON MERCER, 6'2" combo guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 17U: Big time scorer from the three and mid range. Elite defender one of the best two way players in the state. Riverside Brookfield product.

TREY WILLIAMS, 6'3" point guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 17U: Floor general who gets penetration and gets the ball out to the three point shooters. Strong finisher at the rim and mid range. Loyola Academy (Wilmette) product.

KELECHI ENYIA, 6'2" combo guard, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 15U

DJ CALDWELL, 6'3" point guad, BREAKAWAY BASKETBALL ADIDAS 3SSB 15U

DARRIUS HAWKINS JR, 5'11" point guard, TEAM HERRO NIKE EYBL 15U: Floor general who can score with a lefty jumper from three or mid range pull-ups. Nasty defender on the ball and in passing lanes with quick hands. Homewood Flossmoor product.

ALEX ROBBINS, 6'6" wing, WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND UAA 17U