08/27/2014, 6:15am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
The recruitment of the Stevenson superstar is a little different, starting with the five finalists. A unique look at the pros and cons each school and basketball program may offer the ultra-talented point guard.
08/24/2014, 8:00pm CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
Morton's Weisner Perez, Lake Forest's Evan Boudreaux and Lyons Township's Harrison Niego are three of the top players in the Chicago area. They are also three elite students coveted by the best academic schools in the country.
08/21/2014, 6:30am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
Might Simeon and Young be apart in March? Could the best sectional be on the North Shore? A look at how Chicago area basketball sectionals will change this March.
08/18/2014, 3:30pm CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
Jalen Brunson stars in Nike Global Challenge, top players set up visits, Roosevelt Smart leaves St. Viator and more in City/Suburban Hoops Report notebook.
08/16/2014, 9:30am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
The summer months on the club circuit aren't just for the high-major and consensus Division I prospects. These players put in some work and are set for big senior years.
08/10/2014, 9:00am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
A host of teams around the Chicago area have high hopes and expectations for the 2014-2015 season. The development of an individual player this offseason, however, has raised the stakes.
08/06/2014, 8:30am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
Led by Stevenson's Jalen Brunson, the Class of 2015 offers quality and quantity when it comes to Division I prospects. The City/Suburban Hoops Report looks at the top 16 prospects in the Class of 2015.
07/31/2014, 1:45pm CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
Whether it was raising their stock or simply holding their own, the Class of 2015 did its job in July. A rundown of how a few of the top players in the senior class fared.
07/30/2014, 6:30am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
The Class of 2016 in Illinois continues to show some life. A look at four players who helped themselves this summer and raised the reputation –– and expectations –– of the junior class. Here is a Class of 2016 July recap.
07/29/2014, 2:00pm CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
The state's top basketball player will soon narrow his list and set his visits. His father, Rick Brunson, talks about the process and how "feel" will be the most important factor for his son.
07/28/2014, 10:45am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
There were plenty of players around Illinois who added offers and improved their stock this summer. But no one in the senior class did more for themselves than the promising and improved 6-5 wing from Simeon.
07/23/2014, 12:15pm CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
From those who impressed, including downstate stars, big names, hidden gems and out-of-state phenoms, NY2LA's Summer Jam was one of July's best. Here is all the City/Suburban Hoops Report took from the event last weekend in Wisconsin.
07/21/2014, 11:45am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
There were dozens of Illinois club programs and hundreds of players from the state on display this past weekend at the NY2LA Summer Jam in Wisconsin. A City/Suburban Hoops Report breakdown of the top in-state performer in each class.
07/20/2014, 8:45am CDT
, By Joe Henricksen | @joehoopsreport
After leading Geneva basketball to its best season in over a quarter century, the senior forward is looking to impress college coaches this July. The mindset and work ethic he brings has prepared him well.