Top Interior Forwards in 2017 Class

Top Interior Forwards in 2017 Class

“We will complete our series of top players at each position, awfully thin in front court department.”

Name                        HT                          Level                                  School/Club Team           

Charles Payton           6’7”                    MM                                      Olympia/ All In Athletics

“He’s taken some hits as of late, but he’s the best we have at this position.  CP is talented but emotional at times.  Has academic work to shore-up.”

Manny Patterson       6’7”                     MM                               Chicago Kenwood/ All In Athletics

“Once considered a Top 10 in the class prospect, rebounder support type player.”

Lenell Henry             6’8”                     MM                         Chicago Morgan Park/ Mac Irvin Fire

“Starting to come into his own as a rebounder and shot-blocker; offensive game are in the developmental stages.  Horizon league, mac conference recruit.”

Logan Windeier         6’9”                     MM                                                          Manteno/Example Sports

“Prototype power forward, plays on the perimeter effectively missed most of his junior year with a hip injury.  I like his potential.”

Jamal Alausa              6’7”                     MM                                                    Chicago Lab-U-High/ All In Athletics

“Smooth but a sneaky athlete; no longer un-known, has a nice skillset, played well enough in the spring to garner attention from Ivy League and Patriot schools.  One day Jamal could transition to the perimeter.”

Marc Taylor               6’7”                     MM+LMT                                  Francis Parker/ Unknown

“Big-time shot blocker-very good athlete; one of the top players in the private league last season.  Still recovering from a knee injury that shelved him mid-season.  Should be cleared to play again late July.  Holy-Cross is interested.”

Elijah Williams          6’5”                     MM                         -LMT                       Evanston/ Hoop Avenue

“Plays with a wealth of energy and smarts.  Can score in bundles.  I like his potential as Patriot League recruit.  Currently out with an injury.”

Coreyoun Rushin       6’6”                     LMT                              Westinghouse/ Mean Streets                                 

“Plays in the shadows of others on the club circuit, he may have a short window of opportunity this summer to showcase his profile.”

Brandon McCombs    6’7”                     LMT                                        Jacksonville/Illinois Irish

“Had a terrific school season, now he has to prove himself all over again doing the club season.  Gangly athlete who thrives on the interior, capable scorer.”

T.J. Clifford                  6’6”                     ---                                               Downers Grove South/Illinois Wolves

“I just haven’t seen enough of this athletic performer; a lack of consistency seems to haunt him.”

Trevian Bell                 6’5”                     LMT-LM                         Joliet West/Illinois Wolves

“His game hasn’t come along like we once thought; not athletic but does compensate with heady play.  Good mid-range threat.  Summit League would suit him.

Malik Binns                  6’5”                     LM                                                   Morgan Park/Unknown

“Likely will leave Morgan Park, plays hard looks to score around the rim; throws in the 90’s in baseball that is where he’s leaning towards.”

Colin Stallworth            6’5”                   LM+-LM                 Rochester High School/Illinois Jets 

“He may opt for football. Colin is a strong body player who can get easy baskets and he is a fixture on the glass. If he plays hoops, he can be a Summit League recruit.”

Dolapo Olyinka              6’6”                   LM                                                  Chicago Senn/ All In Athletics

“A promising athlete with a huge upside; he’s made leaps and bounds since his sophomore campaign.  With some work he can transform his game into a mid-major contributor.”

Terry Smith                     6’5”                 LM                                              Chicago Curie/Team Rose

“Hard hat type.  Logs in the shadows of others.  Good athlete; D2 recruit.”

Courtese Cooper            6’8”                 LMT                         Elgin High School/Unknown

"He is someone to watch"

Melo Burrell                  6’5”                 LM                                                 Morgan Park/ Mac Irvin Fire

“Shows you his athletic ability at times.  Inconsistent face-up threat.  Would be great in academic environment like Roosevelt College.”

Brandon Lawani           6’5”                 LM                                                        Bolingbrook/ Illinois Celtics

“Hard-worker, plays relatively in obscurity; raw offensively but does possess division one athleticism.  Right now he’s pegged as a D2/small college recruit.  Could be a good one.”