Illinois 2026 Watch List

Jamson Coulter Jr (Rich Township)

A 6’2 guard who played with the varsity in June. He’s well built already, explosive, and scores with ease. Pressures the ball defensively which gives him transition baskets. Already holds 2 division 1 offers.

Stephen Brown (Marist)

Brown is a 6’7, long, athletic forward for the RedHawks. Excels at blocking shots and running the floor for easy baskets inside. Shows flashes of perimeter skill despite dominating inside.

BJ Powell (Lincoln Way East)

Powell is a small guard that will surprise a lot of people this season. He has a smooth lefty shot and gets to the basket where he finishes well. Good ball handler and passer that already holds a D1 offer.

Nasir Rankin (Whitney Young)

Rankin is a guard who is shifty. Can score from all 3 levels, while being a good playmaker, and competes defensively. Plays with a good motor, another good young prospect for Young!

Noah Mister (Kenwood)

A small guard who is quick and shifty, has a nice pull up jumper from 2 and 3. Slick ball handler and good playmaker. Stepped up and played varsity with a talented Kenwood team.

Marquise Clark (Whitney Young)

Clark is so quick getting downhill for acrobatic finishes. Can play either on or off ball, good playmaker, gets into the lane and kicks out to his teammates.

Rico D’Alessandro (Whitney Young)

A physical forward who brings a lot of versatility. Good finisher inside, high level rebounder, and can push himself in transition. Runs the floor well and is a good interior defender.