HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY
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HC SQUARED: It's The Best Game In Town
Players to Watch - 2023
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HINSDALE CENTRAL HOLIDAY
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TOURNAMENT HISTORY |
REPLAY REVIEW | HC SQUARED ALUMNI | MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS | ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS |
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HCHC RECORD BOOK |
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMS | HISTORICAL PHOTOS | TOP TEN MOMENTS | TEAM HISTORY |
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AIDAN BARDIC Stevenson 6-2 Guard, Class of 2025 Started on the varsity last season as a sophomore. Averaged 10 points per game and led the Patriots in assists with 107. |
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MICHAEL BARNES Morton 6-3 Forward, Class of 2024 Started all four games at last year's Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic, averaging 7.5 points per game. A two-sport athlete, he is a wide receiver for the Mustangs football team. |
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JAMES BULLOCK JR. Marian Catholic 6-7 Forward, Class of 2024 Has decent size, a good motor, and operates great in transition. Looks to lock down defensively and his length creates problems. |
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VINCAS BUZELIS Hinsdale Central 6-4 Guard, Class of 2025 Transfer from Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas. Athletic Three-man with pop as versatile two-way player. His brother, Matas, currently plays in the NBA G-League. |
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PJ CHAMBERS DePaul Prep 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 All-Chicago Catholic League selection last season. Top returning scorer (10.4 points per game) from last year's Class 2A State Champions. |
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RAKIM CHANEY Rockford Auburn 6-0 Guard, Class of 2024 Three-point shooter who can hit the pull up two. Athletic slasher off the bounce. Scored 30 points in the IHSA sectional championship game last year. |
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CALE COSME Brother Rice 5-8 Guard, Class of 2024 Committed to Lewis University. Elite playmaker who has limitless range beyond the three-point arc. |
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JACK DABBS Stevenson 6-6, Guard, Class of 2024 Three-year varsity player. Started last year, averaging 10 points per game and led the Patriots in rebounding. Shot 36% from three-point range. |
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AMIR DANFORTH Rockford Auburn 6-0 Guard, Class of 2026 Starter as a freshman last year. Lethal shooter off the catch and dribble. Can score in a variety of ways around the basket. Usually guards opponent's best player. |
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ETHAN DE LA
NAVARRE Maine South 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Three-year varsity player. Has a nose for the ball and good instincts on both ends. Good athleticism and upper body strength allows for good defensive ability. Has three-point range. |
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ZAVIER FITCH |
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HUNTER GAWRON Niles North 6-6 Forward, Class of 2025 As a sophomore he made the Central Suburban All-Conference team. Smooth shooting stroke. Nice footwork around the basket. |
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WILL GEHRKE Lincoln-Way Central 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Averaged 2.7 points per game for the Knights last year. Very capable point guard. |
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MARCOS GONZALES Brother Rice 6-3 Guard, Class of 2025 Offered by Western Illinois. Taller guard with shot-making capabilities. |
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YARIS IRBY NIles North 6-0 Guard, Class of 2025 Named to the Central Suburban All-Conference Team last year as a sophomore. Three-point scoring threat. Strong finisher. Nice moves off the dribble. |
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JONAS JOHNSON DePaul Prep 6-6 Forward, Class of 2025 Established the all-time tournament record for rebounds in a single game (18) at last year's Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic. Led the Rams in rebounding last season. |
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JOSH KELLY Morgan Park 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Started the last two years for the Mustangs. |
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WILL KUSAK Hinsdale Central 6-0 Guard, Class of 2024 Multi-sport athlete. Logged more playing time than any other Red Devil last year among returning players. Competent point guard. |
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MAKAI KVAMME DePaul Prep 6-2 Guard, Class of 2025 Authored an impressive 140-assists-to-26-turnovers last season. Top returning assist man from last year's Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic. |
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MASON LOCKETT Oswego East 6-4 Guard, Class of 2026 Played with the varsity as a rising sophomore this summer. Expected to be a solid contributor this season as a knockdown shooter and slick passer. |
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RJ MACK Morgan Park 6-0 Guard, Class of 2025 Sharp shooting combo guard. |
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JAVONTE McCOY Schaumburg 5-11 Guard, Class of 2025 Averaged nine points per game as a sophomore on the varsity last season. A very good good perimeter defender with a very high basketball IQ. |
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JAYLAN McELROY DePaul Prep 6-7 Forward, Class of 2024 Named to IBCA All-State Team last year, Missed last year's Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic due to injury. Considered as one of the top unsigned players in his class. |
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BEN McLAUGHLIN Lincoln-Way Central 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Averaged 8.4 point per game as a junior. Scored 24 points against Glenbard East in last year's HC Holiday Classic. |
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TYLER NICHOLS Morton 6-5 Forward, Class of 2024 Wide-body who is a strong rebounder. Returning all-conference tight end in football. |
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EHI OGBOMO Plainfield East 6-1 Guard, Class of 2024 Averaged 14.3 points per game last season for the Bengals. Named to the Southwest Prairie All-Conference Honorable Mention team as a junior. |
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REID OLSON Niles North 6-0 Guard, Class of 2025 All-Central Suburban Conference selection last season as a sophomore. Combo guard. Can create off the bounce for himself and others. |
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DANIEL OROZCO Hinsdale Central 5-10 Guard, Class of 2024 Top returning scorer from senior-laden squad. Scored a season-high 20 points against Proviso West last year. |
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ROCCO PAGLIOCCA Stevenson 6-1 Guard, Class of 2026 Played on the varsity club as a freshman for the Patriots last season. Good outside shooter. Rangy point guard who can beat you in different ways. |
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CHAMP PARKER Rockford Auburn 5-11 Guard, Class of 2026 Started as a freshman on varsity last year. Great intensity on both ends of court. Can control the game with his pace, shot making and three level scoring ability. |
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ATTICUS RICHMOND Stevenson 6-8 Forward, Class of 2025 Played varsity ball as a sophomore last year at Berkshire Academy in New Hampshire. Has good offensive versatility and an athletic frame. |
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DALTON
SCANTLEBURY Lane Tech 6-8 Forward, Class of 2025 Had a strong sophomore season on the varsity last year where he led Lane in rebounds and blocks. Named to CPL Red-North All-Conference Special Mention last season. |
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ZACK SHARKEY Marian Catholic 6-3 Guard, Class of 2025 Starter as a sophomore on last year's varsity squad. Good shooter with a solid build and a smooth fade away game. |
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TYLER SIERRA Maine South 5-10 Guard, Class of 2025 Returning starter for the Hawks. Has a textbook shooting release and a strong understanding for how to make plays within the offense. |
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SHAHEED SOLEBO Lane Tech 6-5 Guard, Class of 2024 Three-year varsity starter with several D1 offers. Led Lane in scoring each of the past two seasons. CPL Red-North All-Conference the past two seasons. All-City Honorable Mention. |
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PANAYIOTIS SOTOS Maine South 6-2 Guard, Class of 2026 Very productive offensive player who started as a freshman on the varsity last year. Will stretch the defense with his long range shooting. Has excellent court vision. |
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JEHVION STARWOOD Oswego East 6-3 Guard, Class of 2024 Committed to University of Wyoming. Lone returning starter from last season, where he averaged 10 points per game as a junior. |
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PIERRE STEVENSON Morgan Park 6-2 Guard, Class of 2025 One of the better defensive guards that nobody has heard about. |
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KEVIN TCHOFFA Plainfield East 6-3 Forward, Class of 2024 Multiple sport athlete. Top returning rebounder for the Bengals. Shot 43% from the three-point stripe last year. |
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TYLER THICK Hinsdale Central 6-7 Forward, Class of 2025 Played as a sophomore on varsity last season. Leading returning rebounder from last year's Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic tournament champions. |
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JORDAN TUNIS Schaumburg 5-10 Guard, Class of 2025 An All-Mid Suburban League selection last year as a sophomore playing up on the varsity. Averaged 13 point per game for the Saxons last season. |
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JONAH WEATHERS Marian Catholic 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Sixth man for the Spartans last year. Pure shooter. Two-sport athlete. |
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TYLER WOOTEN Brother Rice 6-3 Guard, Class of 2024 Transfer from Thornwood. Offered by Cal State San Marcos. A solid scorer.
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ZION YOUNG Schaumburg 6-6 Forward, Class of 2025 Transfer from Fenwick. Should make an impact this season. Great finisher inside and capable of knocking down the three. |
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