Thursday, February 21, 2019

TOP PROSPECTS IN THE 2021 CLASS

“Many of us around these parts are excited about the potential of this particular group. Hoping the group can propel our State back to Elite status nationally.”

NAME / HT / POS / RANK / HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB TEAM

• Max Christie 6-5 PG 1 Rolling Meadows Illinois Wolves“Very talented, had a visit to Duke last month. Dropped 40 a few games ago, still not hundred percent healthy. Recovering from leg injury.”

• Bryce Hopkins 6-7 WG 2 Fenwick Illinois Wolves“Young fella has some toughness & importantly he can flat-out score. Elite plus prospect.”

• Ahmad Bynum 6-2 G 3 Simeon Mack Irvin Fire

“High volume shooter-once he gets going, look out. “Black-cat” can drain jumpers in a flurry.”

• Brandon Weston 6-4 G 4 Morgan Park New York Group“Highly touted for several years, now transferred over from Lake Forest Academy. Questions loom about his year status. Currently in-eligible.”

• Anthony Sayles 6-1 PG 5 Niles Norte Dame Illinois Wolves“Handles himself well, has a good understanding of how to play & manage his team/game. Uses both hands well around the rim. Potential mid-major plus recruit.”

• Chris Hodges 6-7 PF 6 Schaumburg Illinois Wolves
“Has registered some monster outings. Team-mates don’t throw the ball to him enough & he plays hard at both ends.”

• Dionysius Hogan 6-4 G/F 7 Peoria High Peoria Heartland
“Awfully talented lad, the game comes easy for him; good decision-maker in the open floor. Looks like a prime target for high-majors.”

• Kimahri Wilson 6-1 G 8 Carmel Y&R
“An exciting player to watch, zips by defenders in the open-court; missed some games in December for whatever reason.”

• Scotty Ebube 6-8 F 9 Mundelein Illinois Wolves
“Silk-smooth performer-averages 16 points & 10 rebounds. We are high on his potential. Highly touted prospect.”

• Grant Newell 6-7 WF 10 Whitney Young Mean Streets
“Wiry wing playing in the shadows of others now-lookin’ like a high-major recruit.”

• Tevin Smith 6-4 G 11 Danville Mean Streets
“Performed well at Pontiac-starting to resemble a 2-way threat. We finally saw areas where he’s at best with his scoring abilities.”

• Bennie Slater 6-5 WF 12 Springfield High Peoria Heartland
“This kid can score in bunches, currently having a modest year averaging 12 points and playing center for Lowly squad. We know he can play!”

• Khaillo Terry 6-5 F 13 Champaign Central Spiece (IND)
“Elite top-flight athlete, skills seem to be in the necessary developing stages. He is capable of dominating stretches with his athleticism.”

• Jaylin Gibson 6-3 PG 14 Evanston ?
“Quinn Buckner clone, playing in the shadows of others presently, solid prospect.”

• James Dent 6-2 G 15 Springfield S.E. Mac Irvin Fire
“Starting to come into his own; had a big game vs Belleville West recently.”

• John Poulakidas 6-5 F 16 Neuqua Valley ?
“Lefty has nice size & shoots the cover off-the-rock; we need to see who he’s hoops for in the spring/summer.”

• Troy D’Amico 6-5 PF 17 Niles Notre Dame Mean Streets
“A front-court player who has blossom as a three-point shooter, he showed it while making five-three pointers in the game Friday night vs St. Pat.”

• Isiah Barnes 6-5 WG 18 Oak Park Illinois Wolves
“A wiry cager with a wealth of potential, often looks disinterested, probably because he plays with a senior Laden squad.”

• Kai Evans 6-2 PG 19 Montini ?
“Big physical tough back-court player who knows pace & how to play.”

• Tommy Williams 6-2 G 20 Belleville West
“Comes off the bench for one of the state’s top teams, fast & athletic shoots the three effectively, finishes consistently at the rim. Hoopn’ for Bradley Beal.”

• Darius Wilson 6-2 G 21 St. Laurence ?
“Sleeper prospect, a capable scorer in a variety of ways-lethal attacking the rim.”

• Conor Enright 6-2 PG 22 Mundelein Illinois Wolves
“He averages 16 points & 6 assists per outing, has leadership qualities, can play at a speedy pace with some athleticism.”

• Brandon Hall 6-5 G/F 23 Thornton Mean Streets
“Emerging as a well-rounded blue chipper, capable scorer & defender.”

• Blake Peters 6-2 WG 24 Evanston Mean Streets
“Scrappy performer-it goes un-noticed because he’s such an excellent shooter. A total system type player.”

• Julio Monte 5-10 PG 25 Lincoln Park Mac Irvin Fire
“A rock steady general, enjoying a dynamite 2nd half of the season. Can really shoot with range on the perimeter. Sleeper prospect, the ultimate glue guy.”

• Nathanael Hoskins 6-3 WG 26 Danville Mean Streets
“Rising combo guard who shows flashes of being a sure-fire mid-major recruit. Stock climbing.”

• Jalen Butler 6-6 F 27 Niles North
“A versatile young player, he’s shown the abilities to adapt to many situations during the course a game, especially defensively. Offensive game still developing.”

• K.J. DeBrick 6-6 F 28 Springfield Lanphier
“Good lookin’ prospect, has a strong physical frame, possesses a soft shooting touch, can drain mid-range jumpers 12-15-feet.”

• Tyler Johnson 5-10 PG 29 DePaul Prep
“Speedy little general with the funky set-shot (he drains long range bombs), learning how to play on the fly, particularly in a competitive Catholic League environment. Love his up-side, one of the top 10 PGs in the class.”

• Norvell Meadows 5-9 PG 30 Chicago Prosser
“A gifted athlete, who has had some extraordinary moments, still hasn’t leaned the concept of how to play or win. Needs a dosage of polish! Has talent!”

• Ismail Habib 6-0 PG 31 Lincoln Park
“A sleek back-court player seems to have grown over the span of six months. Ish continues to be a dangerous out-side threat.”

• Amar Augillard 6-5 G 32 Zion-Benton
“Once highly touted top 5 freshman. Very capable of having big offensive moments. Focus should be on more discipline play. Talented.”

• Noah Reynolds 5-11 PG 33 Peoria Notre Dame
Sure-handed play-maker, understands the value of possessions. Deceptively quick, plays with pace & precision. Respected mid-range shooter.”

• Julian Campbell 6-6 PF/C 34 Palatine
“Big fella can score 15-ft in. Moves well with a football body, starting to shed the baby weight.”

• Darrion Jones 6-0 G 35 Chicago Bogan
“A tough Public League product, a symbol of what CPS produces/represents. Once a key scoring contributor his 1st couple of years.”

• Julius Rollins 6-5 WG 36 Hillcrest
“Starting to come into his own as a sure-fire prospect, reliable perimeter shooter with range & length. Slated to hoop with Mean Streets.”

• Jaiden Lee 6-2 WG 37 Joliet West
“Talented wing/scorer has moments where you see blemishes of his potential. He could be the next stand-out from Joliet. Plays on a young inexperienced squad.”

• Josh Ausler 6-0 PG 38 Rockford Auburn
“Has handled himself well in big game settings, has begun to come into his own as a leader & a go to guy.”

• Brian Matthews 6-9 C 39 DePaul Prep
“Expect his stock & development to soar soon. Look for the big fella to establish himself as the one of classes top post player within the next up-coming months. He does compete & his back to the basket style will be rewarding eventually.”

• Jalen Houston 6-0 PG 40 Hyde Park Academy
“Fleet sure-handed lead guard, versatile enough to play on both sides of the ball. Has the potential as a young talent to establish himself as one of the Elite guards in the Public League. Next leap awaits.”


*10 MORE ADDITIONS COMING SOON IN A DEEP TALENTED CLASS.

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