2014 Hinkle Holiday Classic
At Jacob High School – Dec. 22nd, 2014
An event that was considered by most observers to be down after 2 consecutive years of individual stand-outs on-display as well as quality team match-ups. This time around the first few days were mostly blow-outs, poorly played games; potentially 5 division one players suited-up at the venue while 5 or 6 D2 likes took the floor; considering bad traffic in the area, all this equaled up to a down-year at Jacobs.
Elgin-Larkin 64 – Huntley 33
Not much to report in this one, top five 2017 forward Christian Negron suited-up, but played half of the game. He looked like a stud, he wasn’t as engaged; he merely stayed out of the way and tried not to get hurt. Small college forward Tanner Gardon was quiet, but junior college bound guard Juwan Stewart will be a player one day.
Jacobs 84 – Carmel 71
The host team just routed a selfishly played Carmel squad which featured junior guard C.J. Duff a western Illinois recruit. I was impressed with Northern Michigan signee Jacob’s Kenton Mack a nice feel for the game and a good jump shooter. Soph stud Cameron Krutwig is going to be a good one once he gets his body right; he’s big 6-8, 240 and physical. Chris Orange a 6-2 guard is a D2 recruit. He brings length to the floor.
Barrington 62 – Johnsburg 39
“Not much to talk about here.” The No. 1 junior in the state Rapolis Ivanauskas displayed why he will be coveted by much of the Big 10. The six foot nine skilled forward is a treat to watch. Purdue was on-hand for this 9:00 am tip. Ivanauskas played half of the game while team-mate Chris Lester a six foot six wing can be a terrific D2 recruit, he should have tons happening with his recruiting.
Cary Grove 41 – South-Elgin 39
Junior, PG Matty Smith was the main attraction for this contest, he didn’t disappoint either, he made shots, played with team-mates didn’t try to do everything by himself, in addition he performed point-guard duties when needed, Smith’s value continues to be growing with MAC & Horizon league schools in pursuit.
Carmel 85 – Bartlett 79
Carmel’s junior guard C.J. Duff played well, he looks more like a scoring guard than actual point. He has to become more of a leader for his club. He wears a non-emotional mask most of the time. Bartlett lefty Jordan Anderson at 6-2 was a surprise, he was explosive attacking the rim, threw down a couple of dunks and made several treys, the senior guard should draw the attention of some division 2’s before the end of January. He’s an intriguing prospect.
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