The 2025-2026 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are five players to watch in the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Joey Jakstys, Yorkville , sophomore, forward: Younger brother of former Foxes’ star Jason Jakstys is a different kind of player and brings aggressiveness and an edge to the court. The 6-foot-7 Jakstys started about 10 games as a freshman and would have more if not for injuries. Yorkville’s best 3-point shooter over the summer, a good finisher and passer, Jakstys has multiple Division I schools interested.

Mason Lockett, Oswego East , senior, guard: DePaul recruit is one of state’s top senior prospects. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, four assists and two steals per game last season, despite being limited to 16 games because o

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