WE WILL TAKE A STAB AT OUR TOP GUYS IN THE 2019 CLASS

NAME / HT / POS / SCHOOL / CLUB

1. Francis Okoro 6-10 C Normal West Bradley Beal
“He was a stud, played effectively on the 17-U circuit. Arguably could be our state’s best prospect. Big-time athlete, with dynamic motor. Offensive game improving.”

2. E.J Liddle 6-7 F Belleville West Bradley Beal
“Top-notch all-around talent; starting to shoot-it better on the perimeter. Likely will land at Mizzou, Illinois, or Iowa State. He’s one of our state’s prime jewels.”

3. Terrence Hargrove 6-7 F East St. Louis Hoopville/Larry Hughes
“This quick-leaping athlete is a modern-day Bernard King-the former New York City legend. Played in obscurity at times, but he is awfully talented. Look for his game to explode in the near future.”

4. Chris Payton 6-7 SF Bloomington Bradley Beal
“High-energy athlete-tremendous will to compete especially on the big stage. Offensive game in the developing stages, Payton looks to be on the fence as a high-major recruit but Valley, A10, and Conference USA seem to be smitten by his abilities & future up-side.”

5. Markese Jacobs 5-11 G Chicago Uplift Mac Irvin Fire
“Turned some heads with his late summer play. Now transitioning that momentum over to his school season would show signs of maturity in his game. A Kansas Jayhawk recruit.”

6. Lance Jones 6-1 G Evanston Mean Streets
“Was terrific all spring & summer, made shots and displayed explosive ability to score in the open floor.”

7. “Taeyon Neal 6-10 C Providence St. Mel Chgo Select
“This big-fella has a chance to be very good. He’s a good athlete with excellent motor, needs to finish better at the rim, but he’s mobile & does rebound the ball effectively. He’s coming along.”