REVITALIZE - The Mac Irvin Back To School Classic

REVITALIZE

The Mac Irvin Back To School Classic
Saturday-October 4th, 2014

After I registered a subpar workout early morning, I lingered over to the classic held at Whitney Young – the new mecca of high school hoops in Chicago.  I sought to have a firsthand viewing of California transplant Marcus LoVett, “the hot shot lefty” whom has drawn considerable buzz since his arrival at Morgan Park.  No doubt, the local masses were on-hand ready to critique his every move.  As I sat there eye-balling his play, I couldn’t help but drift back to several era’s when we had another high school lefty in our town – Lenny Williams a prolific scorer who averaged a cool 30+ a couple of seasons 1975-76 at the now defunct Harrison High School.  Now I’m not saying the kid LoVett is Len Williams – but parts of his skills set including several of his moves took me back!  LoVett, at 6 foot 1 is clever and capable of punishing defenders; off the dribble he can be lethal and possess a good understanding of executing the pick-n-roll.  The game between Morgan Park and Kenwood a ragged affair, contributed by poor officiating left a sour taste with anyone there to see quality play.  Kenwood, an upcoming program suited-up 2 notable transfers -6’8” So. Manny Patterson and 6’2” Jr. Zion Morgan teaming with returning stand-out junior Nick Robinson a top 15 prospect in the 2016 class.  When the final results were tallied, LoVett and back-court mate Charlie Moore (2016) were the best players on the floor while Kenwood’s Manny Patterson showed his future is on the upswing.  “Before the conversation even begins, yes LoVett will be one of the top players in the 2015 class hands down.”