In addition to all the popular, well known targets in Illinois’ 2027 class, there are plenty of other great talent as well in the state. One of these being Charles Schlicht, a 6’2” two guard of PAC Elite and Grant Community High School. 

Throughout his high school career, whether it has been for PAC Elite or Grant High School, Schlicht has proven to be one of the more skilled scorers in the area. The two guard excels as a slasher scoring very effectively both on drives and cuts. With his athleticism and toughness, he has a good ability to play through contact as well as finish at the rim. He also has good shot making ability and can shoot the three at a high percentage. “I feel like my game translates to the college level due to my versatility,” Schlicht said about his game. “Due to my strength and athleticism it gives me the abilities to guard positions one through four as well as play on or off the ball.”

Throughout this year, Schlicht has continued to see his recruitment build while generating interest from a variety of levels including division two, three, and NAIA programs. Some of the newest programs showing interest in him include Concordia Wisconsin, St. Norbert, and UW-Stevens Point. This is in addition to others including Illinois College, MSU Denver, Roosevelt, UW-La Crosse, among others. 

In addition to all of this college interest, Schlicht is also evaluating other options. The senior is also considering a post graduate year for next year. He is looking to have his plans made by the end of his senior season whether committing to a college or reclassifying. 

Following a junior high school season in which Schlict earned all-conference and all-area honors for Grant, he has his eyes set on some bigger goals. He is looking to win a conference championship as well as earning conference player of the year honors.