Sunday, October 5th, 2014
Well, this afternoon the Chicago Bears football game didn’t peak my interest, I kind of assumed the outcome wasn’t going to be a happy ending! So I made my way to Aurora’s supreme courts where a slew of western suburban schools laced em up during the afternoon hours. I strutted in on the Bolingbrook/Plainfield East contest, a highly spirited match-up which featured Illinois bound ace Aaron Jordon vs Bolingbrook’s Prentiss Nixon heading to Colorado State. A duel worth the price of admission, both I’m nominating to my all-flair squad! Both schools combined to have seven division I players on the court. Quite intriguing for a fall league game in the western suburbs. Here’s a quick capsule on them. Bolingbrook’s underrated guard Broderic Thomas wasn’t there, he’s was hurt.
Aaron Jordan 6-4 WG SR Plainfield East
Clearly the best player on the court, even though Nixon wasn’t far behind. The future Illini guard knocked down jumpers, showed some slashing ability; physically looks marvelous; has to become more crisp getting around defenders. “He was good.”
Prentiss Nixon 6-1 G SR Bolingbrook
Colorado St. bound combo can be breath taking at times; he has the abilities to paralyze defenders. Now he has a 100 moves to go with, athleticism and he’s a respectable jump shooter who can get it off at any time.
Julian Torres 6-8 F/C SR Bolingbrook
Wisconsin-Green Bay recruit was a force offensively scored on the block and went-out to the perimeter made shots. More impressive was his leadership qualities and he showed he was a good teammate. “Has to focus on defensive end.”
James Claar 6-9 F SR Plainfield East
Division One recruiters will be beating the pavement for his services in the near future. “Trust me.” Claar is not an interior player, once he adds some strength to his frame look-out. He’s a knock-down shooter from 18+. He’s definitely a forward.
Zachery Grady 6-6 PF JR Bolingbrook
Kind of an unknown commodity the big fella is the real deal, he’s a skilled scorer whether he’s posting or outside displaying his feathery touch; has excellent footwork. “A player to watch.”
Jordan Reeves 5-9 PG JR Plainfield East
Kind of stole some thunder from the Jordan-Nixon duel. My first time seeing this kid. He’s got some swag to go with a deft floor game. Sneaky hops in the transition; looks like a mid-major recruit when he adds some muscle. “Good look’n prospect.”
Elyiah Goss 6-7 F JR Plainfield East
Potentially he could be a terrific mid-major coup capable of being lethal when attacking the rim off-the-dribble. Needs to spend more time polishing his skills; very athletic.
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