Prep Hoops Live: 2027 Illinois Prospects - Prep Hoops (2024)

Prep Hoops Live took place over the weekend in Romeoville! PHI will now be diving into the prospects that caught our attention. Here is Prep Hoops Live: 2027 Illinois Prospects!

Hassan had the highest ceiling of any of the 2027 prospects we saw at the event. The 6’8” five man finished in the pick/roll game, had a nice drop step for a score, was fouled on multiple occasions in the paint, and threw in a dunk on a sweeping take ala Dwight Howard that had the crowd on their feet! Good rebounder and showed defensive instincts. The Kaneland post has top 10 potential in the class. He had 13 points in the game we saw.

Very intrigued with this 6’0” shooting guard from Waubonsie Valley. Long and lanky guard that will continue to grow. Fluid ball handler that had a killer spin move and got to the rim with relative ease. Solid secondary passer, hit a three, and presents a ton of upside long term. Scored 13 points in their win.

Oturo Redento (M14 Adidas Gold 15U)

Renento has a lot of tools to like. He has plus size and length at 6’4” with the ability to play both on and off the ball. When playing on the ball he showed some quality passing instincts and feel. Off the ball he can attack with his long strides. Good defender that can check multiple positions using his length both laterally and vertically.

Purvis had a breakout performance on the first night scoring 25 points including draining 8 from beyond the arc. The plus shot maker from Yorkville Christian shot it with a ton of confidence. While playing up an age level every time the ball would come off his hand you felt it was going in! So did the crowd as you heard a buzz every time he let it fly. More times than not it was nothing but net!

Newark 2027 6’7” five man that should continue to grow. Skill set is still developing, but there are tools to work with. He seals well on the block, hit a three, had a put back, and displayed decent athleticism.

Alford is a 5’9” point guard that is a solid passer. He made sound decisions on the move with his instincts. The smaller guard is a tough scorer in the paint making scoop shots and getting to the line.

Covington caught our attention as he always seemed to be making a winning play. Plus three point shooter that is also a nifty passer and rebounds well from his guard spot. Also had a layup off a cut to the hoop.

Haar is a Trenton Wesclin guard that can really shoot the ball from the perimeter. Started the day off on the second day with a three point barrage draining a trio of them in the first half. He makes runners when in the lane and is a solid layup maker. Went for 17 points.

This Waltonville power forward is a skilled post player that brings athleticism as well. Scores on the move with a give and go game, nifty footwork in the post, and has touch around the hoop.

This Mt. Carmel 2027 wing carried his Old Gold squad in their game scoring 24 points. The lefty plays up on the 16U level and was not fazed at all. He is a plus three point shooter with a clean southpaw release. Also takes it to the basket with purpose netting multiple and-1 scores. Versatile scorer with size at 6’4”. Should be a contributor for the Caravan as a sophom*ore!

Walker is a smaller guard at 5’9” that was the top player for Lockdown. Plus three point shooter from Hinsdale Central that drained multiple threes, pull ups in the mid0range, and finished with scoop shots in the paint.