TOP 10 PLAYERS AT THE 30TH ANNUAL MORRIS SHOOT-OUT

This event isn’t remotely close to what it once was, but nothing stays the same anyway.

Ethan Meeker    6-2    SR-G    LM    Galesburg/Quad City Elite
“Led his team to the tournament title.  Clever ball-handler system type who shoots on the perimeter efficiently.”  July will be a period he’s examined closely.

Jake Baughman    6-1    SR-G    LM    Bloomington Central Catholic/Illinois Irish
“Jump shooter with a big-game mentality.  Knows how to play, he was a surprise.”

Justin Smith    6-5    G/F    HM    Stevenson/Mac Irvin Fire
“Highly touted and deserves the ink; his game was smooth & silk for 2 days.  I’m assuming he received the red-carpet treatment at Illinois and Purdue this weekend.”

Tayvon Tyler    6-0    SR-PG    LM    Rockford Auburn
Jet quick; the speedster dominated most opposing guards throughout the event.  Tyler grabbed the interest of several D2 & small college coaches.

Isaac Nelson    5-9    SR-G    LM    Springfield High
The little lefty was special, he lit it up for 2 days amassing thirty points in several outings.  His ball-handling has improved.

Marcus Latham    6-1    SR-PG    MM-LM+    Alton/Illinois Jet
In my 1st viewing of him, the south paw went for 30, then came right back out his second outing and recorded over 40.  “He can score in his sleep.”

Jacob Cushing    6-7    F    LM+-LM    Neuqua Valley/Mercury Elite
Lanky shooter, only played the first day where he was solid.  Cushing shot okay, but played hard at both ends.

Trevian Bell    6-4    WF    MM    Joliet West/Illinois Wolves
Showed superb quickness and the ability to see the floor as a passer; made 12-15 jumpers and displayed maturity & good athleticism.

Isaac Gassman    6-5    G/F    LM-D2    Ottawa/Quad City Elite
The long-armed-lefty was heavily viewed as much as Galesburg’s Meeker.  Gassman showed he is a very skilled performer and versatile while having a true understanding of how to play.  He is a feared outside shooter.

Isaiah Roby    6-8    F    HM    Dixon/Quad City Elite
The Nebraska recruit was flawless; he makes the game look so effortlessly at times; this promising prospect did it all for his team.  Roby is a full-time perimeter player at the next level.

Keaton Rombach    6-7    F    LM+-LM    Ottawa/Chicago Lockdown
An intriguing player; can handle the ball and make some decisions on the perimeter; has transitioned his game from the interior to the wing position within the last year; his jump shot is coming along nicely; a player to watch in July.