Chicagoland Invitational Showcase: 2025’s To Know In The Main Gym
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This Saturday, December 2nd,Fremd High School is hosting the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase. The event has gained a reputation for success by bringing together some of the best teams for a day of highly competitive basketball. Below are some key *uncommitted*…
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Continue ReadingThis Saturday, December 2nd,Fremd High School is hosting the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase. The event has gained a reputation for success by bringing together some of the best teams for a day of highly competitive basketball. Below are some key *uncommitted* 2025’s to keep an eye on when sitting in the Main Gym.
Harzich is taking on a bigger role this year, which means her scoring ability will be highlighted. Shes fundamentally sound, aggressive on the drive, and can make plays from all angles. High IQ and high motor. Strong potential.
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Conwell puts pressure on the defense in almost every possession. She has the speed, solid body control and the athleticism. The handles are strong ,and defensively she can cause a ton of trouble.
Aria has a skillset that could plug into a ton of systems. She has the shooting ability to be a spot up shooter, the ball handling skills to be a playmaker and the foot speed to be a perimeter stopper.
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A tough guard who doesn’t back down to any competition, Full court or half court, Urlacher will cause problems for an offense. Aggressive, focused and balanced. On the opposite side of the ball her aggression is present too. She gets two feet in the paint on almost every possession.
A lengthy and crafty guard who can play off the ball just as well with the ball. She can make plays on the move and from a standstill position. Whether its from the arc or at the rim, Thompson can find ways to score. Defensively, her length and instincts are key to her being impactful.
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Coopers athleticism matched with her size are key to her versatility. On the offense side of the floor, she shows a great shot from the mid to behind the arc, great strength in the post, and can get to the rim from both sides. Defensively, she’s aware on the boards, and has solid footwork to defend on the perimeter if needed.
On the defensive side of the ball Molly displays all the tools to be a lockdown defender. Her motor, her instincts and her awareness show up in all aspects of her game as well. Offensively, she moves well without the ball, is a threat from beyond the arc, and crashes the boards with a purpose. A key piece for a program.
A rare type of player who has all the size of a post, but the speed of a guard. Shes active on the boards, a headache in the open floor, and defensively can switch and guard multiple styles. Solid footwork around the rim, explosive on the attack and shows the confidence to shoot the short jumpers.
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A talented player that can succeed in any role that she’s placed in. A knockdown shooter from the outside, high IQ on both sides, and has the versatility to defend multiple positions. High potential.
A huge part of Leydens impact is the energy that she brings to each possession. On the boards, the passing lines and in transition. She’s versatile and aggressive.
A shifty guard that can be effective on both sides of the floor. Offensively, she’s a scoring threat from the arc to the rim. Defensively, her motor and quick feet are key to her impact on the perimeter.
Active on the boards, solid touch around the rim and can bring up the ball if necessary. She has great length and knows when and how to use it.
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Lily has all the confidence beyond the arc, and does well when she’s in the playmaking role. She takes lead in doing all the little things that coaches look for.
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Currey has one of the smoothest forms in this class, and it allows her to knockdown shots from the midrange to the arc. She has great length to go along with high motor. Strong potential.