Top 15 Players in 2017 Class

Top 15 Players in 2017 Class

“Right before the live period open’s in early July, we will give a clear view of identifying who the top guys are”

Name                                      HT          Pos         Level                      School/Club Team             

1. Jordan Goodwin              6’4”         G/F          HM                          Belleville Althoff /St. Louis Eagles

“He’s a winner, capable of winning with a gym class pick-up team.”

2. Alonzo Verge Jr.             6’4”         PG           HM                          Proviso West/East/ Mean Streets

“High scoring potential but shares with his teammates; he can exhilarate an audience.”

3. Justin Smith     6’6”         WF          HM                          Stevenson/ Mac Irvin Fire

“Has the package of academics and athleticism and the potential to be a prime-time gem.”

4. Da’Monte Williams 6’3” G              HM-MMT                Peoria Manual/ Mac Irvin Fire

“Already verbally committed to Illinois; Da’Monte doesn’t seem to embrace the whole club team environment.”

5. Nojel Eastern 6’5”         G              HM-MMT                Evanston/Mean Streets

“ Versatile back-court player, can be valuable support player, word has it he has academic work to complete.”

6. Javon Pickett   6’4”         WG          MMT-                      Belleville East/ Illinois Jet’s

“I’m giving the young fella the benefit of the doubt, he came into the club season banged up and got off to a slow start.  He’s an Illini recruit!”

7. Nana Akenten   6’5”         G              MMT+-MM             Bolingbrook/Illinois Celtic’s

“He’s moving up in the ranking chain, Nebraska offered recently, seems to be improving at a high rate.  He’s knocking down shots, handling the rock and distributing well, could have a terrific summer.”

8. Elijah Joiner     6’3”         WG          MM+-MM               Chicago Curie/Team Rose

“Has a terrific offensive package, just needs to fine tune some things... A valley recruit.”

9. Christian Negron 6’6”    SF            MM+MM Elgin-Larkin/Mac Irvin Fire

“Under-sized 4 man; skills have not improved.  He should opt for a good mid-major situation with red shirt possibilities. Weight room should be an immediate route. “

10. Charles Payton              6’7”         F              MM                         Olympia HS/All-in Athletics

“Even though his personal world seems a tad wacky, I’m not giving up on this talented player.  He’s still one of the states best prospects.  Payton is like a kangaroo on the glass.”

11. Demarius Jacobs 6’4”  G              MM                         Chicago Uplift/All in Athletics

“A sleek, graceful performer with long arms.  Can handle the rock and score.”

12. Cameron Krutig 6’8”    C              MM                         Jacobs/Fundamental U

“Wide body, skilled and rugged along the base-line.  Lacks athleticism.  Loyola Chicago loves him.”

13. Jacob Keller   6’2”         PG           MM                         Fenwick/Fundamental U

“Knows how to play, explosive lead guard who can guide and direct.  Competitive and good defender.”

14. Jimmy Sotos 6’2”         PG           MM                         Conant/Fundamental U

“Fearless floor general, steady makes good decisions, and knocks down shots.”

15.  Evan Gilyard              5’7”         PG           MM                         Chicago Simeon/ Means Streets

“A gamer-has swag, but too much razzle-dazzle in his game.  Needs to become more of a general type.  His offensive arsenal can captivate viewers.”