TOP PROSPECTS IN 2019 CLASS

This collection of young players have captivated our attention this summer, exhibiting a wealth of confidence and poise during big game settings. The class was dealt a blow when Solorio guard Kahlil Whitney decided to transfer out of state to St. Joseph in New Jersey. The six foot four Whitney was regarded as a top 5 “can’t miss” prospect within the group. Never-the-less this banner crop won’t lose any luster; the 2015-16 season featured many of these youngsters logging heavy minutes during their first year of varsity play and achieving success late in games. Our No. 1 prospect in the class didn’t suit-up during the season due to some eligibility issues-but Mr. Francis-Ohibuike Okoro showed observers while participating with the St. Louis Eagles Club Team why many consider the 6-10 gem to be a dominant force the next few years.

In Central Illinois large crowds can be expected to follow this future McDonald All-American. We will identify and size up the rest of the group.

        NAME               HT       POS         SCHOOL                                 CLUB TEAM

1.       Francis Okoro  6-10         C              Normal West                          St. Louis Eagles
Plays above the rim. Looks like a McDonald All-American candidate; sat out this summer with an injury after the Nike Peach-Jam.

2.       E.J. Liddell      6-7           WF          Belleville West       St. Louis Eagles
Another potential McDonald All-American; already a legit scorer averaged 17 as frosh.

3.       Chris Payton    6-6           WF          Bloomington                           Mac Irvin Fire
Takes no prisoners; plays with a chip on his shoulders. He will brandish many offensive weapons one day.

4.       Chris Burnell    6-1           PG           Rockford East                         unknown
A gem, already possesses big game play-making skills; understands pace/climate. He could be a terrific talent.

5.       Martise Jacobs 5-8           PG           Chicago Uplift                         Mac Irvin Fire
A breath-taking talent; has serious hydraulics-he is a very special athlete, a throw back type. Already landed offers from Kansas, DePaul, and Illinois. Pure gym rat.

6.       Marquise Walker            5-11         PG           St. Josheph              Example Sports
Highly touted entering High School, lived-up to much of the billing; can handle & facilitate well. Helped guide his team as a freshman to a downstate showing.

7.       Lance Jones     6-1           G             Evanston                 Mean Streets
Just a marvelous talent this kid has the best up-side of any player on a talented High School team. Already an exciting scorer.

8.       Isaac Stanback 6-5           SF            Hillcrest                  Mac Irvin Fire
I love his potential, a throwback enforcer type. Patrols the paint defensively. Has a good understanding of the game, offensive skills steadily improving. Uncanny passer.

9.       Anthony Fairlee  6-4           WF          Springfield Southeast               Illinois Irish
Strong around the rim; has the capabilities of being a world class sprinter; skills rapidly improving, this kid has enormous potential.

10.    Terrance Hargrove 6-6    F              East St. Louis       IL Hoopville Warriors
Emerging player, skill-set already intriguing; has nice physical frame; the next star out of East Saint; averaged close to 10 per game last season.           

11.    Traevon Brown                5-11         PG           East Aurora         Hoops Avenue
Vastly under-rated, this dude has mad game; started as a freshmen. Heady can really shoot & quarterback a team; one to watch.

12.    Ciaran Brayboy                6-9           C              New Trier        Mac Irvin Fire
A rising talent, improved as an off season progressed. Already a good rebounder, shows blemishes of a scorer.

13.    Gerald Hurley  6-3           WG          Chicago Orr                   unknown
A slender high-flying athlete, classroom work will be his challenge.

14.    Kejuan Clements             5-11         PG           Chicago Simeon      Mean Streets
I had an opportunity to really watch this sleek performer at DePaul’s team camp in June. His development could pit him as a stand-out mid-major guard. A Valley A 10 recruit.

15.    Lamont Johnson    6-1           G             Morgan Park                           Mac Irvin Fire
Exemplifies a defensive ace; good looking prospect-slasher type who utilizes both hands well, good scorer.

16.    Mike Salter    6-2           G             Romeoville                             unknown
Skinny high-volume shooter; loves to have the ball glued to his hands; superb scorer-future could be bright.

17.    Antonio Reeves               6-2           WG          Chicago Kenwood   Mac Irvin Fire
Slithery threat, has nice size could probably transition to a PG. A promising talent!

18.    Dashon Enoch  6-1           G             Oak Park                 Made Men
He started for a really good team last season. Excels as a solid 2 way player.

19.    Perry Cowan    6-4           WF          DePaul Prep                            Illinois Wolves
Well revered entering High School but hasn’t quite lived-up to those lofty expectations. The ball was in his hands a lot last season as he tallied in double figures.

20.    Karl Wright      6-5           SF            Springfield Lanphier               Yander’s Law
An athletic swatter; he attempts to flush everything near the rim. Huge up-side.

21.    Bryant Brown  6-5           F              Waukegan                              Mac Irvin Fire
A young stud, versatile who flourished as a frosh averaging 12 points & 7 boards a outing.

22.    Spencer Boehm               6-8           F/C          New Trier          Mac Irvin Fire
“I caught a glimpse of this promising big fella during the spring, we need to see more of him”.  He’s a skilled performer whom faces-up & knocks-down shots.

23.    Andre White Jr.               5-8           PG           Harvest Academy   unknown
Transferred out of Loyola Academy, exhibits a wealth of experience-an exciting floor general.

24.    Johnsal Harris  5-10         PG           Chicago Marshall    unknown
A strong penetrating guard; pass first floor general. Currently working to improve perimeter shooting.

25.    Aaron Strong   6-0           G             Chicago Farragut    unknown
A throwback gifted offensive player, exhilarating at times. Has a really good feel for the game.

26.    Fred Cleveland Jr.            5-7           PG           Urban Prep     unknown
A nifty lil general who has array of offensive weapons, while ringing-up douple digits in assist.

27.    Mohommad Alausa 6-4  GF           U- High Chicago      unknown
Strong finisher, skills rounding into shape.   

28.    Taeyon Neal    6-8           C              Providence St. Mel unknown
Agile big fella has a wealth of potential, still figuring it out; his future could be awfully bright.

29.    T.J. Wicks                        6-8           F/C          Kankakee       Team Example
An emotional lad, still maturing as a raw prospect; once he gains some strength we might see a talented perimeter threat.

30.    Dantel Hunt     6-4           F              Chicago Simeon      unknown
Branded as a really good athlete with promising up-side; I just haven’t seen much as glimpse of him.

31.    Joseph Yesufu  5-11         G             Bolingbrook         Hooper’s- Celtics
Once highly touted; looked disengaged when we viewed him in Morris, IL; in lieu of that I saw signs of why he was considered a ‘ can’t miss’ type prospect; good athlete.

32.    Mitch Mascari 6-3           WG          Geneva                   Illinois Stars
Very good two-way threat; makes good decisions & excels as a knock-down shooter; we watch his development closely.

33.    Alex Raiford    6-2           G             DeLasalle               Illinois Stars
Played well in Milwaukee and Vegas; starting to emerge as a legitimate athletic scorer.

34.    Nick Kosich      6-1           G             York                      Illinois Wolves
Very skilled, has some really good games last season; one of the best marksmen in the class.

35.    Rashaun Agee 6-5           WF          Hyde Park              unknown
A promising player, versatile with a wealth of offensive tools. Transferring out of Hyde Park.