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Boone uses his body to his advantage inside and in the post, as he finds different ways to get his defender on his back making it easier for him to finish. He certainly plays below the rim however he still has the skill set to block timely shots when protecting the basket. Its important to note just how many shots he's able to seek out for himself. He was amongst the best at SimpsonElite Runs at putting himself in situation to get those attempts, as his unique physical abilities make him very difficult to keep away from high quality shots. Boone has a great feel for his jump shot as he can shoot from pretty much anywhere on the floor but is dangerous in the duck in area. Beyond his ability to carve out space using brute force, Boone also shows deceptive agility and body control on his cuts to the rim, dive cuts from the high post or rolls to the basket off high screens.

Mcgee's game isn't flashy, more so quiet but he does all the little things that matters in a basketball game. Mcgee was one of the most versatile and efficient threats at SimpsonElite Runs. Mcgee is a multi-faceted offense threat, good with the shoot, the drive, and the pass. Mcgee is best known for his shooting ability in which he shoots at such a high clip. He has a pretty form, good release on his jump shot and a nice lift on his shot. Mcgee was one of the best off the bounce shooters in the gym. Unlike most perimeter players. Mcgee utilizes the pull game to great effect, in addition to be outstanding coming off screens. Im expecting his game to develop more over his high school career as he begins to be more aggressive with the ball, he is going to be very hard to guard.

Joel Bulka class of 2024 Antioch native was a key factor to the white team success in SimpsonElite Runs. How often does a kid come to an open run, play the right way and do the dirty work? Not often at all, but this Saturday morning Bulka was that guy. Bulka, the 6'3 wing made one more passes, crashed the boards, and made open shots. Bulka moved with a purpose the whole open run and it didn't go unnoticed. The kid is coachable and he was the glue guy for his teams success. Bulka shoots the ball really well, he moves without the ball, and he does whatever his team needs of him, he's a real winner. Bulka plays summer ball with AAU club Full Package and highschool team Antioch Sequiots. I expect him to play a huge role in this teams success this upcoming winter.

The incoming freshman is looking to make her mark at Grayslake Central this upcoming winter. Betts did all her work on the glass at SimpsonElite runs. Her aggression and understanding of doing her work early left Betts with lots of put backs during the runs. Watching her dive for loose balls and run the floor for easy layups is what basketball is all about. Betts does a great job of creating space and scoring off the bounce. Betts has great hands as she displayed catching multiple miscued passes that she was able to obtain. She does a great job at not turning the ball over and making the right reads. I look forward to seeing her growth over the years.

Simpson Elite Media was able to head up to Zion Benton Fall League to watch some high school basketball and there was a lot of kids with potential and talent but these young talents stood out to me. Warren High School Jaxson Davis 2027 The eight grader is ahead of his time. Great feel for the game, good pace, can handle the rock, and can shoot it with the best of them! Adrian Serrano 2026 The incoming freshman is a wizard with the rock, does really well breaking down defenders and making the correct reads, can shoot it off the bounce and the kid is a sleeper, will shock a lot of people. Lake Forest Academy Rroni Radoniqi 2024 Quick, fast and make steady reads, good with handling ball pressure, can score off the bounce, finish well around the basket, and can create for others, fun to watch! Simon Weisserman 2023 The 6-foot-7 big has been getting a lot of attention from college coaches, has great hands, can score inside-out, scores very well around the basket and protects the rim very well. Rashad Smith 2023 Intense-hard nose defender, does well turning the ball handler, he's disruptive, active, has a decent handle and can shoot the ball well. Stevenson High School Rocco Pagliocca 2026 Not easily rattled, plays at his own pace, can score the ball at all three levels, can finish through contact, and does very well getting teammates involved, kid is special. Aidan Bardic 2025 The smooth lefty is very shifty and dribbles with a purpose, getting to his spots and taking care of the ball at such a young age, shoots the ball well, can finish with a layup, floater or a pull up, the backcourt of Pagliocca and Bardic will be fun to watch in the future. St. Viator High School Joey Hernandez 2025 Does well with directing traffic, attacking the rim down hill, taking and making tough shots, quick shifty guard and very exciting to watch. Mitch Humphrey 2024 New comer Mitch Humphrey was a steal, this kid shoots lights out from anywhere on the floor, he hunts the three and blow by defenders when being played tight, his attention to detail on his footwork is something special. I look forward to watching more of him. Zion Benton High School Amare Simpson 2025 Quick guard with a nice dribble, handles pressure well, explosive scorer, shoots the three very well, and is very disruptive on the defensive end.

One of the best offensive point guards we've had at SimpsonElite Runs, he's that good. Cob can score and distribute productively. Gets more than half of his touches in pick and roll situations and as the ball handler in fast break situations. Also get some shots up by spotting up, going one-on-one, and working without the ball. Cob has a reliable shooting stroke that can be dangerous as he looks to drive pass defenders when there's an opening. A very good catch and shoot option, but that isn't how he gets most of his shots up. Extremely effective shooter off the bounce, particularly from mid range. High motor defender, has small size but uses his quickness to be effective on that side of the ball. With his great feel for the game, I would love to see him create more for others to showcase his full potential at the point guard position.

Roots showcased why his stock has been rising in the state of Illinois after having a really good summer. At the SimpsonElite Runs, when defenses closed out on Roots, he showed a quick first step, and used his long strides to get to the rim and finish emphatically. At this point, Roots is still very much developing his ball handling abilities but he showed he could get to the basket on straight line drives and with quick face up moves in the post. He also found some success as a shot blocker and rebounder at SimpsonElite Runs. His ability to be mobile on the perimeter is what makes his special on both ends of the floor. Because of his length he is able to get hands on deflections and timely steals, but most importantly his shot block timing is really good.

The 6-foot-6 unicorn is considered to be ranked top 15 in the state of Illinois in the class of 2025, "per Illinois Hoops Report. Sehlhorst has a great motor that will allow him to get easy baskets or careless steals because of his effort. Attacking the basket, Sehlhorst doesn't have much in terms of advanced ball handling but he can handle it comfortably on straight line drives with either hand, and his ability to take the ball to the basket for a runner or slam it home allows him to score efficiently around the rim. A really good athlete, Sehlhorst has outstanding coordination and body control, while showing off pretty good explosiveness when he gets his legs under him. He has a solid first step, and is very crafty maneuvering through the lane and finding open spaces, that will get him to the free throw line at a high rate. Aside from scoring, Sehlhorst is very versatile, great off ball player, moves very well without the ball, showing a good understanding of spacing and getting out in transition and filling lanes. He is a really good rebounder for his position and the more he is active on defense, he will get a lot of deflections and steals.

Jayden Hunt is a 5'10 sophomore at Grayslake North who found his grove late as a freshman on varsity until he got injured. The Sophomore guard is looking to make a bigger impact and show the world who Jayden Hunt really is. Hunt has a smooth game that when he scores the ball, it kind of looks effortless. He's a threat from every where on the floor but has the ability to blow pass a defender if they're playing too close. Hunt's footwork is solid that it gets him out of a lot of trouble when he's jammed up, his two dribble pull game is very good, and his ability to hit open teammates are skills that is going to keep him on the floor. At SimpsonElite Runs, Hunt proved that he can hang with the elite players in the state of Illinois and had a solid showing on the defensive end.. Hunt played more of a point guard (pass first) role last year as a freshman and this upcoming winter, I expect him to play more of a freelance role and giving more room to be creative as a player. Kid has an opportunity to be that good. You can find Hunt playing AAU ball with All In Athletics.

Whats makes Weisserman so special is his dual ability to threaten defenses as a shot maker and playmaker. At 6-foot-8, Weisserman is a walking mismatch because he is too strong for guards and too fluid for bigs. He spends a lot of time out on the perimeter to hunt mismatches and he specifically did a great job of using his tools as a scorer at SimpsonElite Runs. His paint presence was unmatched, he has great hands when catching the ball in the low post and he's really good when going over the left shoulder for a nice finish. Weisserman does really well of rebounding with his head up for an outlet or pushing it up the court himself. Weisserman shocked the coaches when he pushed the ball in transition full head of steam to throw down a tomahawk slam. Weisserman is solid rim protector who also do a good job of moving his feet. I expect Weisserman to have a break out year at Lake Forest Academy this upcoming season.

At 6-foot-6, Brown has excellent size for a point guard. He is undoubtedly a combo guard but he is at his best when he is creating for others. Brown has the height to see over the defense, and the fundamentals required to make every type of pass a point guards need to make. The ball never sticks in Brown's hands. His off ball movements are phenomenal and he reads the plays on the court in frames ahead of his teammates. He has a strong potential to be a good facilitator out of pick and roll, where he's a respectable threat as shooter. Brown athleticism makes up for blow by's and his recover timing is second to none. He is tenacious defender and is always communicating with his teammates. He has supremely quick hands that help him intercept passes for easy transition baskets.

Grayslake Central Sophomore guard Eric Brum is as underrated as they come. When you speak on full package and knowledge of the game, this kid has it. Brum's quick first step and hesitation is lethal. In SimpsonElite week one runs, he blew past at least four defenders with his hesitation dribble. I would love for Brum to look for his shot more. Adding a killer mentality with his skill set, would be a scary sight for defenders in his conference. The kid has a great change in pace to his game, impeccable footwork which allows him to do elite moves, and creating for others, he is so unselfish as a scoring guard. With the loss of Senior guards, Grayslake Central will be looking for young guys to step up, Eric Brum is that guy. He is flashy, smooth, and exciting to watch, the coaching staff would be crazy not to bring this kid up early.