SIX 2019 SLEEPERS TO WATCH
NAME HT POS RANK LEVEL HIGH-SCHOOL/CLUB TEAM
• Anthony Roberts 6-5 F 15 MM Oak-Park/Made Men
“This kid is a gem; despite of being under-sized in the paint, he plays above the rim. In College he will transition to a wing position. Has a good motor, superb athlete with strong defensive ability.”
• Trey Calvin 6-0 PG 14 MM St. Viator/Illinois Stars
“A smooth performer, he recently won the State’s Class 4A three-point shoot-out last month after carving out a solid season averaging 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. Trey, has demonstrated the ability to score as well distribute to his mates.”
• Marquise Kennedy 6-1 PG 13 MM Brother Rice/Illinois Wolves
“We love his game as he transitions into a lead guard. Marquise, has all the intangibles of being a really good player at the Collegiate level. Competitive, plays tough & has had some of his best performances against Public League foes. Recorded 17 points per outing, 6 boards and 3 assists.”
• Anthony Fairlee 6-4 WF 17 MM Springfield S.E./Mac Irvin Fire
“Enjoyed a fine season guiding his squad to a 2nd place finish in 3A State Tournament. Fairlee, one of the state’s top athletes, can really rise near the rim. Offensive game is starting to take shape. I won’t be surprised if his stock soared after the April evaluation period.”
• Dajuan Gordon 6-4 WF 6 MM-MM Chicago Curie/Team Rose
“This kid is a hidden gem; he makes plays, has a nose for the ball. Very good athlete, even though we rank him high, a lot of observers aren’t familiar with his name (after April they will). Makes shots on the perimeter and has that uncanny knack for drawing fouls.”
• Alex Timmerman 6-8 C 30 LM+ Crystal Lake Central/Fundamental U.
“Saw the big-fella last week-end & he’s got some potential. We were impressed with his ability to run floor and finish plays around the rim versus taller defenders, he has soft hands. Alex, could rise to be one of the north suburbs break-out players this spring.”
SIX 2020 SLEEPERS TO WATCH
NAME HT POS RANK LEVEL HIGH-SCHOOL/CLUB TEAM
• Romelle Howard 6-8 F/C 8 MM+ Lincoln Pk/Chicago Elite
“The left-handler is starting to emerge out of the shadows of others. He has good hands, rebounds the ball efficiently, an area he need to focus more on. The strength of his game is his ability to score around the rim, with jump-hooks as well as short jumpers 12-feet in reliable shot-blocker when all things shake out, Romelle will be one of the top 3 or 4 players in the class.”
• Keshawn Williams 6-3 G 7 MM+ Bloom/Y&R
“Has prime-time abilities. A breath-taking athlete, has a floor game that resembles some previous athletic guards we used to produce around here. Namely (Darrell Walker-Corliss H.S./Arkansas/NBA) you get my drift? His development must stay on course though, Keshawn likely could develop into a high major recruit. The potential is there.”
• Ramean Hinton 6-4 G/F 15 MM Chicago Curie/Team Rose
“A bad dude; swingman type brandishes athleticism to go with an exceptional motor. The kid is a high-light-reel, often making eye-popping plays offensively & defensively where he showcases shot-blocking ability. Ramean is an emerging stand-out. “
• Kee Hargrove 6-7 WF 25 MM+-MM Joliet Central/Y&R
“If Kee can take care of his business off-the-court as well as the class-room, he could become a special talent! He can handle the rock like a lead guard and distribute while making good decisions. Kee, also has the abilities to put- the- ball in the basket. To his credit, he is a gym-rat and if he lands at a Juco, bet he’ll be All-American.”
• Connor Kochera 6-4 G 33 MM St. Viator/Fundamental U.
“Savvy poised prospect, understands the game plays with a good flow moves well with-out the ball. Connor is skilled, he makes mid-range shots & has reliable three-point marksmanship. One of my favorites in the class, I look for him to land in a good conference in College.”
• Jayson Kent 6-2 PG 42 MM Oak-Forest/Next Level 24
“The wiry guard has enormous potential, I’d be surprised if he doesn’t rise through the ranks before his high-school cage tenure closes. Skilled offensive player, who likely will hit a growth spurt. Jason lacks strength now, but his confidence is growing as he competes at the 17-U level.”
FIVE 2021 SLEEPERS TO WATCH
NAME HT POS RANK HIGH-SCHOOL/CLUB TEAM
• Jaylin Gibson 6-3 G 9 Evanston/Hoop Avenue
“This kid already has a physical build of a junior or senior. He has demonstrated good quickness & speed, while laboring quality minutes as a frosh on a state 4A third place finisher. Potential two-way stand-out, Jaylin can lock-down ball-handlers affectively.”
• Scotty Ebube 6-8 F 11 Mundelein/Kessel Heat
“Silky-smooth, wiry frame lad with a huge upside. I admire his loyalty because he chose to stay with his original Club Team, which was the correct decision. This kid is skilled & possesses all the necessary intangibles to be a terrific top-notch prospect. Scotty, could blossom to stardom.”
• Jalen Butler 6-6 F 12 Niles North/Chicago Elite
“14 years old, won’t turn 15 until next month (May). Physically looks like he’s been registered to vote for several years. Has excellent length, he displayed the ability to defend multiple positions, while having the knack for making plays. I’m a huge fan of his anticipate the offensive part of his game is coming.”
• Ismail Habib 5-9 PG 15 Lincoln Park/Chicago Elite
“Ismail, has that un-flappable swag that certain athletes cart around “the air” about him. He has a nice flow to his floor game & doesn’t lack confidence as he’s often tangled-up against older opponents. Good speed & quickness with the ability to make shots & score.”
• Brandon Hall 6-2 G 23 Thornton/ Mean Streets
“Has nice length in the back-court, excels at making good decisions where he’s sure-handed & skilled. Out-side shooting has improved, versatile defender on both sides of the ball.”
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