The summer of 2017 Grass-Roots Hoops nearing somewhat of a close, it’s time we embark on a new path towards a bright future. Identifying our state’s Top 2019’s & the much heralded 2020 and 2021 classes will be our focus in this report. The 17-U Club Teams representing the good state of Illinois, often displayed tendencies of futility, while taking their lumps this summer (L’s) most times on a heavily viewed stage. “Let’s close that chapter for now!”
Out West in Vegas, Chicago Uplifts jack-of-all-trades Markese Jacobs had a couple of outings where he generated the kind of excitement that wooed the likes of Kansas. Seemingly, with the jury out in full force, and skeptical if he could ever suit-up for the Jayhawks, Markese went out punched in 32 points during one pool play outing, silencing some haters for now! He’s a superb athlete, we regard as a three-star prospect-probably rated 5th or 6th best player in our 2019 class.
Chicago State nabbed a commitment from highly regarded Simeon guard Kezo Brown. Obtaining a pledge from Brown happens to be a significant pick-up for Tracy Dildy’s Program. Kezo, we view as a Top 12-15 prospect in our 2018 class, despite of being shelved all summer due to a leg injury. He’s now hitting some strides during some open gym runs.
All signs are pointing towards, highly touted 2020 guard Adam Miller leaving Peoria Manual. The six foot three rising talent reportedly will enroll in Morgan Park, giving Nick Irvin’s Program a substantial trade-off for the departure of sharp-shooting 2020 guard Nimari Burnett, who moved to Fresno, Calif. And hooped with the Dream Vision Program in parts of July. The ultra-bravado tactics in the Chicago Public League awaits Miller. On the other hand, I feel bad for first year coach at Peoria Manual Willie Coleman. Many of us feel Coleman (a DePaul Alum) will do a terrific job at his Alma Mater.
My Southern Illinois Salukis landed verbals recently from two highly valued Top 15 Prospect’s in Carbondale’s sleek point-guard Darius Beane (6) who elected to stay home and play for Barry Hinson’s Program, which includes his dad, highly regarded long-time Assistant Coach Anthony Beane Sr. Lincoln-Way East guard Sam Schafer a six foot four sweet shooter with quick un-assuming athleticism will also join Hinson’s open-court style of play, where both Beane & Schafer should fare awfully well, achieving various honors in C’dale during their careers.
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