Recruiting Notes: 10/15/2014

Recruiting Notes: 10/15/2014

Stevenson’s Connor Cashaw put an end last week to any speculation regarding where he will suit-up next season.  Rice University landed a high-character-kid in addition to his all-around ability to score.  Connor averaged close to 18 markers per outing last season, contributing some heavy lifting towards Stevenson’s 4A runner-up splash.  This acquisition by Rice just proves that if you come in the Chicago area and target the right kids, you’d get some positive results.  Rice continues to add the right ingredients to a program on the rise.  Assistant Scott Pera has often proven he’s effective at getting things done. 

Armani Chaney, a dazzling five foot nine point-guard and a member of the Spot-Liter’s all-flair team, chose Tennessee State after a week of pondering over his choices.  Good fit & superb league for him to strut his arsenal of moves.

De LaSalle’s rangy/wiry guard Karl Harris just received an offer from LaSalle.  “Now that seems to be a match made for a long-term affair.”  Hopefully with an official visit in-the-works within the upcoming weeks, Karl might like the A10 environment. 

Rock Chalk Jayhawk – Kansas has an Illinois trio of Damonte Williams a 2017, 6-3 guard from Peoria Manual one of the top 5 or 6 players in the class.  Nick Rakocevic 6-9, 2016 forward regarded as a top 3 prospect in his group and newly arrived Morgan Park point-guard Marcus LoVett (2015) on campus this weekend.  October 10th -11th. “Hmmmm . . . .”

Simeon’s 6-5 wing Isaiah Moss might be getting close to a decision soon.  He’s likely the best uncommitted prospect in the 2015 class.  DePaul’s in the mix strong while LaSalle and Cincinnati seem to be making a late push.  A few weeks ago Isaiah made an official visit to Rhode Island.

Some excitement has been generated around the DePaul basketball program regarding an upcoming visit from D.C. area 6-9 forward Charlie Thomas Jr.  Athletic and skilled plays extremely hard; this is the kind of player Oliver Purnell has been bracing himself for during his tenure at DePaul.  Now the Blue Demons need to beat out Wisconsin, Rutgers, and LaSalle.