HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC HC SQUARED

HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC

HC SQUARED: It's The Best Game In Town

2021 HCHC Players to Watch

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		LUIS ACEVEDO Homewood-Flossmoor 6-1, Guard, Class of 2022 Big-bodied microwave scorer. Impressive shot making abilities and toughness on court. A good combo scorer.				DYLAN ARNETT DePaul Prep 6-9, Forward, Class of 2022 Committed to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Big man who can run the floor and brings athleticism to a still developing all-around game. One of the fastest rising big men over the summer. A legit big man who can run the floor well.

		ROBBIE AVILA Oak Forest 6-9, Forward, Class of 2022 Committed to Indiana State. Four year varsity starter. Named to AP, IBCA and Champaign News Gazette All-State Team last year. All-conference selection the past three years. Averaged 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Shot 65% last two seasons. Outstanding passer.				JAMES BROWN Saint Rita 6-9. Center, Class of 2024 Ranked as the number two center and 19th overall nationally in his class by ESPN. Has nice touch around the basket and can space the floor beyond the arc. Controls the glass, shot blocker and has solid post moves.

		TYRESE BUFFKIN Glenbard East 6-4, Forward, Class of 2022 Three-year varsity player. Averaged 6.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during 2019-20 campaign. Shot 62% from floor. Lead team in steals. Was tenth in state high jump. Has 4.2 GPA. Captain of football team.				ISAIAH CALVIN Glenbard East 6-4, Guard, Class of 2022 Two-year varsity player. Averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds coming off the bench last season.

		NOAH CAMPBELL Willowbrook 5-10, Guard, Class of 2023 Has great handles and can score both in mid-range and beyond the arc. Plays with energy and excitement. Unselfish with the rock.				ROBERT CHANEY Rockford Auburn 6-0, Guard, Class of 2022 Was sixth man on varsity as a freshman. Missed sophomore year to injury. Averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists last year.

		TRE DAVIS Marian Catholic 5-9, Guard, Class of 2023 Started on the varsity as a sophomore last season. Quarterback of the team. Excellent defender. Led team in taking charges. Son of former Wisconsin guard Tony Davis Jr. and grandson of Marquette guard Tony Davis Sr.				FRANK DECARLO Lincoln-Way Central 5-10, Guard, Class of 2022 Gifted scorer with long range outside shot. Pure point guard who is a floor general with great handles and can draw and dish. Great leader on floor.

		DAKARI DURHAM Morton 6-5, Forward, Class of 2023 Dominant agile forward. Large frame takes up space. Finishes well around the basket. Hard to guard. Good scorer in the post.				TRAVIS GARMON Richards 6-4, Forward, Class of 2022 Returning starter from last year's conference championship team. Made a significant impact on the defensive end of the court. Averaged 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game last season.

		ELISEO GONZALEZ Morton 5-11, Guard, Class of 2022 Returning All-Conference Selection. Shot creating guard. Quick with ball in his and can score off the dribble with his quickness in getting to the rim. Confident outside shooter.				NASHAWN HOLMES Homewood-Flossmoor 6-3, Guard, Class of 2023 Skilled guard. Outstanding slasher and passer who can find teammates in the paint or finish at the hoop. Also has the ability to shoot threes off the catch.

		MOREZ JOHNSON Saint Rita 6-8, Forward, Class of 2024 Strong post player who can make impact at both ends of floor. Prolific dunker. Has consistent jump shot. Has desire to grab every available rebound.				JEREMIAH JONES Marian Catholic 6-3, Guard, Class of 2022 Leading scorer from last year. Excellent lock-down defender and rebounder. Provides leadership and has a great work ethic. Lanky athletic guard who forces turnovers and covers all spots on the perimeter.

		PAYTON KAMIN DePaul Prep 6-6, Guard, Class of 2024 One of the top shooters in his class. Lang and rangy shooter is a high level shot maker from anywhere on the floor. Has size and deep three-point range. Has good ball-handling skills and slashing ability.				MEHKI LOWERY Oswego East 6-5, Guard, Class of 2023 Averaged 7 points per game last year on varsity as a sophomore. Good athletic ability. Can rebound and finish well in the paint. Scores well around the basket and can put it on the floor.

		CHRISTIAN MEEKS Homewood-Flossmoor 6-5, Forward, Class of 2022 Three-year varsity player. Dynamic rebounder. Knows how to finish around the rim and draw fouls. Plays the game hard on both ends of the court with constant energy.				BEN OOSTERBAAN Hinsdale Central 6-5, Guard, Class of 2023 Averaged 13 points and five rebounds last year as a sophomore starting on the varsity. Good size for his position, can handle it in the open floor and has three-point range. Committed to play baseball at University of Michigan.

		DREW PAGNUSAT Oak Forest 6-4, Forward, Class of 2022 Three-year varsity starter who will defend the opponent's best player. Can shoot the three and has added a great deal of strength to his game. Averaged 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists last year.				EVAN PORTO Stevenson 6-0, Guard, Class of 2022 Top returning scorer from last year. Smooth with the ball and has a high basketball IQ. Can really run the offense. Will shoot the three and is a stellar passer. Honorable Mention All-Conference selection last year.

		JAKE QUAST Hinsdale Central 6-3, Guard, Class of 2022 Returning starter averaging nine points, 4 rebounds and three assists per game. High motor guard with range. Makes plays off the dribble, finishes above the rim and guards the opponent's best player.				JAEDIN REYNA Saint Rita 6-0, Guard, Class of 2024 Played on varsity as a freshman last year. Lightning quick point guard. Crafty around the basket with an array of finishes. Phenomenal on-ball defender. Ranked among the top points guards in state in his class.

		SANTIAGO RIOS Richards 6-1, Guard, Class of 2022 All-Conference returning player. Averaged 11 points, five rebounds and three assists on varsity last year as a junior. Also plays wide receiver for the football team.				FRED ROBINSON Oak Forest 6-3 Guard, Class of 2022 All-Conference player last season. Averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game. Explosive guard who can get to the basket and shoot the three. Disruptive on-ball defender.

		PATRICK ROBINSON Oswego East 6-5, Guard-Forward, Class of 2022 Committed to Missouri - St. Louis. Three-year returning starter. Averaged 12 points per game last season. Big-bodied physical slasher that gets downhill through contact and can hit the three. Strong around the rim. Uses body well in the lane.				KAIDEN SPACE Saint Rita 6-1, Guard, Class of 2023 Among top point guards in his class. Complete player who can knock down a jumper, hit open teammate on dribble drives and get to the rim himself. Also an elite defender who makes ball handlers uncomfortable.

		TREVON THOMAS DePaul Prep 6-1. Guard, Class of 2022 Newcomer has hit the scene running. Can shoot the ball very well, especially on spot up threes. All around game has improved greatly. Good decision maker and tough defender. 4.1 GPA.				JULIAN TRIFFO Maine South 6-7, Forward, Class of 2022 Has sensational guard skills that allows him to attack bigs and body small defenders. Comfortable shooter that excels off catch and dribble. Has excellent touch in the paint and is a great put-back guy.

		TRENT WARREN Saint Charles East 6-4, Guard-Forward, Class of 2022 Dead-eye shooter from three-point range. One of the highest stock risers this past summer. Can snipe from deep with spot up triples.