Identifying some already un-heralded 2019 Prospect’s:

Identifying some already un-heralded 2019 Prospect’s:

This class present’s our next cast of legit standouts; some are already operating under the radar.

  1.            Jeremiah Hernandez      6’4”        G/F        St. Viator

Skilled, plays at both ends.  He’s a sneaky athlete whom has the ability to score, we envision him elevating his three-point range in due time.  Hernandez will become one of the elite shooting guards in the class.  Don’t be surprised to see Norte Dame, DePaul & Northwestern and Rutgers targeting him.

  2.            Terrance Hargrove          6’6”        WF         East St. Louis

Longtime observers down in East Boogie are starting to take notice of his potential.  Hargrove, has the necessary tools to become one of the top two-way players in the class.  T Hargrove has a wiry frame, has ability to score, he averaged 10 points per game as a frosh. “Missouri and the SLU already in the mix.

  3.            Martynas Macenis            6’4”        WG         Stagg High School

We caught an eye-opening glimpse of him in the Pangos Top 30 All-Star game.  He’s skilled, and presents a serious threat on the perimeter.  Martynas was consistent for 2 day’s at the Pangos Event and understood how to blend in his talents with the cast of showboats.  Top 20 prospects in a deep 2019 class.

 4.        Taeyon Neal                       6’10”     C             Providence St. Mel

Elected not to participate in the Pangos All-Star format.  When it’s all said and done, this agile big fella with a wealth of potential could play a starring role in a Big East or Big 10 setting.  Taeyon, can score whenever his teammates decide to throw him the ball.  His growth as a player is well worth the wait.

5.              Detalian Brown                6’2”        G             Morton West

He caught our lens at the Pangos with a stellar showing during the Top 30, cream of the crop game.  Intriguing floor game.  He knocked down shots on the perimeter and was sleek and smooth on the wings while handling the rock efficiently.  Top 25 in our eyes.

6.            Lamont Johnson                               6’1”        G             Morgan Park

Will likely play in the shadows of some other’s this upcoming season, but he is a fearless competitor, and exemplifies a two-way threat.  He’s a very good athlete with excellent slashing ability and can score with either hand.  A Top 15 prospect whom we envision suiting up in the Valley, MAC or Horizon League setting.

7.            Karl Wright                                        6’5”        SF           Springfield Lanphier

Undersized for now, but this young lad is an athletic swatter.  An entertaining performer with a huge up side, especially if he continues to polish and expand his range beyond the interior, anything near the rim he tries to flush with authority.  If Karl max’s out in length, look for the Valley or A10 and perhaps the MAC to pursue him.

8.            Alex Raiford                       6’3”        WG         De LaSalle

Watch this late bloomer blossom into a sure fire prospect.  Raiford, is on the brink of becoming one of the Top Six or Seven wing guards in the class.  Athletic scorer, who could end up in an academic setting collegiately.

9.            Evan Taylor                        6’5“        F             Glenbard West

A raw talent.  Did not suit-up for the Varsity last season.  But since our friend Hendricksen is touting him, we will list Taylor as someone we need to view soon.       

10.          Rodney Clemons                              6’2”        G             Chicago Curie

A cagey performer with innovative slashing ability; when we viewed him at Pangos he was a smooth scorer, displayed range and consistency on his shot.  The game looked easy for him.  Clemons, looks like a sure fire D1 recruit.

11.          Miles Baker                                        6’1”        PG          Chicago Young

We don’t know who he is supposed to be backing up at Young H.S., but this young lad has a wealth of talent and confidence.  Poised performer showed he could score and distribute well enough to be a general in anybody’s high school program.

12.          Fred Cleveland Jr                             5’7”        PG          Urban Prep Englewood

This nifty playmaker did not bring his political backer’s; therefore, he was left off the Pangos All-Star festivities.  Never the less, Lil Fred, has mad game, equipped with a torch from distance.  Capable of playing at different speeds and pace. Legit.

13.          Dachaun Anderson          6’6”        SF           Chicago Leo

Animated brute strong enforcer type.  Raw offensively now, but opened some eyes with interior play at Pangos.  Looks like a Top 25 to 30 player in the class.

14.          Jeremiah Oden                  6’6”        F             St. Rita

Good-looking prospect.  Had a nice outing at Pangos.  A kid we have added to our grid, which we should view more of.  Respectable observers are singing his praises. He has good length and handles himself well on the perimeter.