TOP 10 PLAYERS IN THE 2017 CLASS

TOP 10 PLAYERS IN THE 2017 CLASS

“Coming along after a gloomy 2016 campaign, this collection of overall talent will excite some of our local fan base.”

Jeramiah Tilmon    East St. Louis/St. Louis Eagles    6-10    C
“Playing along-side Tyler Cook will blossom his over-all game and teach him to be competitive at both ends.”

Alonzo Verge Jr.    Willowbrook/St. Louis Eagles    6-3    PG
“Worth the price of admission, he doesn’t have North Carolina native Dennis Smith athleticism but he has a special arsenal to his game, his passing has been spectacular.”

Jordan Goodwin    Belleville Althoff/St. Louis Eagles    6-4    G/F
“Versatile scorer, has been on a tear since the season ended; plays on the Eagle’s 16-U team; a terrific talent.”

Justin Smith    Stevenson/Mac Irvin Fire    6-6    WF
“Was one of the bright spots for the Fire in Virginia over the weekend; good athlete and a respected knock-down shooter from distance.”

Nojel Eastern    Evanston/Mean Streets    6-3    PG
“Now transitioning to the lead guard position; had his ups and downs on the 17-U level in Virginia this past weekend.”

Da’Monte Willians    Peoria Manuel/Mac Irvin Fire    6-3    G
“Converting over to handle some play-making duties has been rewarding after a spotty sophomore campaign, he’s looking like an exceptional prospect we all thought he once was; currently playing 16-U.”

Christian Negron    Elgin-Larkin/Mac Irvin Fire    6-7    SF
“The wiry baseliner continues to develop his game, he has stretches where he can woo you; the talent is certainly there; offensive game is in the refining stages.”

Charles Payton    Bloomington/Illinois Wolves    6-6    SF
“One of the more talked about young prospects in recent weeks; extremely good high percentage shooter 12 feet in, terrific body, excellent motor; he is a promising stud.”

Josiah Wallace    Marshall (IL)/Illinois Stars    6-3    PG
“Vastly underrated, skill performer, sure handed ball-handler, rarely makes mistakes; total grasp of the game; very good outside shooter.”

Manny Patterson    Chicago Kenwood/Mean Streets    6-8    SF
“An athletic monster; recovering from a shoulder injury; he could become the best player in the Chicago Public League by his senior year if he continues to work on his overall fundamentals and understanding of the game.”