EARLY FAVORITES FOR TOP AVAILABLE GUYS

EARLY FAVORITES FOR TOP AVAILABLE GUYS

“A few may commit during the season, while some have academic work to complete. We have an outlook with a positive vibe that many of these youngsters will flourish.”

NAME                 HT         POS      LEVEL                 SCHOOL

• Tim Finke                          6-7        F            MM           Champaign Central
  “Expect him to be chippy, besides who remembers July?”
• Xavier Pinson    6-3        PG         MM                    Chicago Simeon
  “He rolled the dice, coming over from St. Pat., now, let’s see it pay huge dividends. He’s really talented.”
• Drew Peterson  6-8        F            MM                    Libertyville
  “The right situation/system he would thrive huge, academic setting await.”
• Cardell McGee  6-2        PG         MM                    Springfield Lanphier
  “He will be out to prove he can play PG effectively and manage his squad.”
• Quinlan Bennett             6-3        G           MM                    Proviso East
  “Watch his game go into another gear, Conference USA please come in.”
• DeAndre Heckard          6-2        PG         MM                    Romeoville
  “The talent is there; it needs to be turned-over; core fundamentals.”
• Ryan Davis                       6-8        SF          MM                    Conant
  “Currently available, needs to silence critics with a strong season.”
• Jalen Shaw                       6-10     C            MM                    Elgin-Larkin
  “Huge up-side. His game has started to demonstrate sound passing and ball handling for someone his size.”
• Raekwon Drake              6-5        PF         MM-LM+          Chicago Orr
  “Needs consistency; undersized stud who can be effective at right setting.”
• Zion Young                       6-2        G           MM-LM+          Chicago Simeon
  “Let’s see how he plays in the crowded rotation.”
   
  NEXT UP

“A list of sleeper-types on a trek to success entering their senior campaign. They possess a certain swag for their last go-around.”

NAME                 HT         POS      LEVEL                 SCHOOL

• Peter Lambesis  6-4        G/F       MM-LM+          St. Viator
  “Lefty swingman, he’s a modern day Mike Riordan clone; a winner!”
• Eddie Creal                       6-3        G           MM-LM+          Romeoville
  “He’s got game & he’s tough, his potential could create comparison to former Crane Alum Tony Allen, a 14 year NBA Vet. Transferring over from Joliet Central is a high risk gamble. I’m betting on him.”
• Ben Wolf                           6-8        C            LM+-LM            Naperville Central
  “Enforcer type, could blow-up by season’s end.”
• Brandon Ellis      6-3        WG       LM+-LM            Warren Twp
  “Graceful Athlete, rapidly rising, needs to display grit & toughness.”
• Camron Donatian          6-3        G           LM+-LM            West Aurora
  “Athletic/competitive & a leader, he will be playing with a chip.”
• Matt Myers                      6-4        WG       LM+-LM            Willowbrook
  “Watch his value increase; excellent shooter.”
• Kaleb Thornton 6-0        G           LM+-LM            Bolingbrook
  “Needs the right system, thrives in a downhill traction.”
• Isaiah Fuller                     6-1        PG         LM+-LM            Oak Park
  “Superb quickness, now understanding the moment without emotions.”
• Dontia Johnson 6-8        F            LM+-LM            Romeoville
  “A red-shirt D1 candidate who could blossom into a standout.”
• Morgan Taylor  6-2        G           LM+-LM            Marist
  “Expect some huge nights for him, ultimate student/athlete.”
• Terrence Shannon         6-6        F            LM+-LM            Lincoln Park
  “Rugged, constantly in attack mode, has to slow down and read situations as to where he can utilize his weapons.”
• Demaria Franklin           6-3        G/F       LM+LM              Niles North
  “A capable scorer has been lost in the shadows, now it’s time to shine.
  UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE

“We aren’t judging or attempting to frame a certain level for our next group. Merely indicating they should be viewed closely.”

NAME                 HT         POS      LEVEL                 SCHOOL

• Orlando Allen    6-6        F            LM+-LM-           Thornton
  “Slithery/cagey performer we should see a hot start from him.”
• Chase Adams     5-6        PG         LM                      Chicago Orr
  “New environment brings restored spirit and outlook.”
• Treavon Martin              6-7        PF         LM+-LM            Chicago Curie
  “Has to bring-it nightly, has always teased us with potential.”
• Tyree Martin     6-7        F/C        LM                      Chicago Curie
  “Competitive rejecter/rebounder; plays a huge supporting role.”
• Justin Boyd                       6-4        G           LM                      Young H.S.
  “Un-song system type-winner, high character kid.”
• Barlow Alleruzzo            6-8        PF         LM                      De La Salle
  “Lookin’ for a well-rounded stat line, has the potential to do it.”
• Dannie Smith     6-4        G/F       LM                      Chicago Orr
  “Capable of making big plays and shots.”
• Naseer Turner   6-6        F            LM                      Chicago Kenwood
  “Good athlete-poised for a break-out season.”
• Javari McClendon          6-3        G           LM                      Chicago Hope
  “Well-rounded talent, wears a chip on his shoulder.”
• Bakari Simmons              6-6        F            LM                      Chicago Simeon
  “Lefty could be a late bloomer, has to earn his minutes this round.”
• Isa McGuire                     6-9        F/C        LM                      Chicago Lindblom
  “Un-assuming athlete, intriguing prospect; needs academic environment.”
• Devonire Glass  6-8        F            LM                      Chicago Simeon
  “Will play in a deep rotation, gives his team length and depth.”
   
  BORDER-LINE GEMS

“Most of these guys are being recruited by Division 2 and 3 while some are hopeful for a D1 experience, after countless campus visits. In the end- a smaller setting could be a more meaningful opportunity.”

NAME                               HT         POS      SCHOOL

• R.J. McGee                                     6-5        F            Kenwood
  “Certain nights he shows what his potential could be.”
• Javion May                                     6-1        G           Hope Academy
  “Very good athlete, look for a breakout year.”
• Jalen Chaver                                  6-2        PG         Thornwood
  “Has composure, makes plays & skilled. New environment.”
• Paul O’Leary                                  6-9        C            Lemont
  “Potentially could blossom into a fine player at the next level.
• Cameron Blackmon       5-11   G           Joliet Central
  “Excellent motor, his game is emerging. Played well in ISL Classic.”
• Ryan Kutsor                                   6-4        WG       Lake Zurich
  “Good shooter & well rounded performer. Walk-on candidate, D1.”
• Jalen Hodge                                   6-1        PG         O’Fallon
  “Good athlete, jet quick, learning to utilize his strengths.”
• Kyle King                                         6-6        F            St. Charles North
  “His play can be sparkling and unappreciated.  A player to watch.”
• Kenny Strawbridge                    6-3        WG       Rockford Lutheran
  “Needs to have a chip on his shoulder & play with a purpose all season.”
• Justin Hardy                                   6-5        F            St. Charles East
  “A challenging July, should re-energize his game & make-up.”
• Anthony Lynch               6-2        G           Elgin-Larkin
  “A down- hill threat, capable of making shots on perimeter.”
• Brandon Whiteside        6-2     G/F       Glenbard South
  “Tough summer, but has game & out to prove it.”
• Robert Harvey                6-3        G           Hillcrest
  “Needs a solid season, did not have the summer he hoped for.”
• Dave Pinskus                   6-6        F            De La Salle
  “ Versatile threat starting to come into his own as a player & leader.”
• Joshua Rosenborough  5-10     PG         Thornwood
  “Played well at ISL Classic; he’s tough & distributes to his mates.”
• Kenny Pittman                6-4        WG       Chicago Simeon
  “This shooter will have to earn his minutes on a deep squad.” 
   
  POSSIBLE JUNIOR CANDIDATES

“Rarely does anyone openly fest-up when it comes to this category, but for now I think we will start here.”

• Deonta Brown  6-3        F            Peoria Manual
  “Can plat-out play. Will need to lead some talented youngsters.”
• Jalen Washington           6-5        G           Al Raby
  “Up-side potential is enormous; talent needs to be turned over.”
• Amir Brummett              6-3        PG         Decatur Macarthur
  “Emotional, but has major game.”
• Armon Brummett          6-3        G           Decatur Macarthur
  “Awfully talented, needs to avoid all the capers & shenanigans.”
• Toraze Babbs     6-5        PF         Chicago Uplift
  “Support player who can contribute heavily while staying in the moment.”
• Vashawn Sims   6-2        G           Rich-East
  “Had a good spring/summer under the radar, looking for a good season.”
• Jaden Gasby                    6-4        F            Curie
  “Good player, he will play in a supporting role coming over to Curie.”
• Kevin Caldwell   5-11     PG         Alton
  “One of our state’s most dynamic, exciting talents. Juco should be his route. Had a big time football season.”
   
  TOP 2019 PROSPECTS BY POSITION COMING IN THE NEXT DAY OR SO…
  We will do a brief breakdown of this group

CURRENT BEST 10

“Based on recent Fall/Summer performance”

*Francis Okoro                                        

*Markese Jacobs                                     

*Ciaran Brayboy

*E.J. Liddle                                                

*Chris Payton                             

*Evan Taylor

*Terrence Hargrove                 

*Lance Jones                              

*Jerry Hernandez

*Bryant Brown