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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PARKER WILLIAMS Lane Tech 6-2 Guard, Class of 2024 Returning starter for the Champions from last year, where he was team captain. Led Lane in scoring on several occasions as well as other statistical categories throughout the year. |
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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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