“We are hoping that several of them can burst on the scene next spring 2018 with a reputation labeled as highly touted. Most of them play in programs that do a fine job at turning over un-tapped talent & teaching core fundamentals.”
• Jamari McClendon 6-2 G Chicago Hope Academy
“Envision a player, who will have the ability to play on both-sides of the ball, competes every night, has strong leadership ability & can score. His teammates enjoy playing with him. That’s how we size this kid up.”
• Jason Kent 6-1 PG Oak-Forest
“A transfer over from the Down-Struttin Tinley Park Program. He’s a skilled prospect with a pretty good understanding of how to play. Unfortunately, he will have to pave his way through with hard work & good off-season environment to display his superb floor game.”
• Kyndall Davis 6-4 WF Homewood-Flossmoor
“Cagey south-paw with a silky-smooth game and he’s an emerging prospect who might have to perform a role in the shadows of others this season, but look for him to make his mark soon.”
• Alijah Nelson 5-11 PG Glenbard East
“The Nelson/Hall back-court will be a topic conversation soon. This kid can play in space well, creating opportunities for himself & his mates. Reliable perimeter shooter. He will be well coached & prepared for challenges.”
• Liam Dillion 6-5 F Walter Payton
“Another rising talent. If he’s thirsty enough with his work ethic, we could see a versatile wing develop who can shoot on the perimeter & post-up smaller defenders. Liam has that kinda repertoire now.”
• Matthew Lesch 6-3 G Chicago Taft
“Wiry innovator, not fearful of the moment, exhibits offensive ability. Hopefully the recent coaching change won’t throw off his hardwood growth.”
• Chris Conway 6-8 PF Naperville Central
“Front-courter with promising future. We will see more of him soon; western suburban sources say he’s a fine prospect.”
• P.J. Edwards 6-3 G/F Springfield Lanphier
“Swing-man with some size & versatility. P.J. has a chance to be a very good player. Skills are solid; it will be fun watching his development.”
• Ja’Quan Davis 6-1 G Chicago Bogan
“Tough slashing-penetrating player. Has length to go with tools that may accelerate his development. Out-side shooting coming along.”
• Amir Spann 6-3 G Mount Vernon
“Coming off of an eye-popping freshman season where he averaged double-digits in scoring & flashed the kind of promise that the locals there lust for.”
• Sincere Callwood 6-5 F Simeon
“This young talent will likely spend his time on the sophomore level because of the in-flux talent on the Wolverine’s roster. All-around abilities were on display at Pangos Midwest Camp last month, West-Coast writer Frank Burlison loved his game.”
• Nate Santos 6-6 F Geneva
“Has played well this summer & fall, this up-coming season on the varsity will allow us observers to watch his game closely.”
• Brandon Weston 6-4 G Lake-Forest Academy
“Without a doubt, this wiry athlete is un-disputably a Top 5 talent. Since his recent arrival from Wisconsin he’s been missn from our board. Played extremely well at Pangos, according to several writers covering the event.”
• Josh Ivory 6-6 PF Peoria Manual
“This big-fella also plays football, but reliable sources have indicated he could develop into a formidable force on the hardwood. New coach, Willie Coleman has several talented youngsters to work with.”
• Elliott Sieger 6-1 PG Whitney Young
“Had a wonderful freshman year as a spot-up shooter. Now he’s more of a focus for the opposition, we noticed recently his efforts in transitioning to a ball-handler/distributor. A player to watch.”
• Micah Schnyders 6-3 PG Chicago Christian
“Was shelved most of the fall with an injury so the surveillance sources missed him. Soph campaign awaits with achievable expectations.”
• Lorenzo Coney 6-0 G Elgin-Larkin
“Caught this confident offensive player at a work-out & he surprised us with the ability to drain jumpers & find his way to the rim. Coney has those intangibles to blossom into a contributor immediately.”
• Seryee Lewis 6-8 WF Kenwood
“Operates at a sleek pace. Not overly athletic, but knows his way around the floor by utilizing his ball skills & length. Promising prospect.”
• Jackson Connor 6-5 F Marion, IL
“Impressive athlete with the ability to become a high-scoring threat before his High-School career closes. A rising talent who is a part of Southern Illinois fab four, James Baltz (C’Dale), Amir Spann (Mount Vernon), Carlos Keen (Sparta), and Lamontay Daughtery (Duquoin).
• Martice Mitchell 6-8 F/C Bloom
“Slender lad, very raw, has promise; fundamentals need developing under the right tutelage. We are hoping he rises in the next year.”
• Beau Bailey 6-3 G/F Dixon
“Tough kid who thrives in a system setting. Can score at a high-clip. He’s an un-known gem to most people out-side of the Rockford area, in which last season he was player of the year in his conference.”
NOTE: If there is someone we might have over-looked above, we will visit them next month during the school season.
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