Our two local Nike Programs went down to the Peach Jam in Augusta and did not fare well. That event has a feel of a NCAA Tournament venue where it’s required to be playing at your very best if you’re going to be successful. It’s about who’s hot and playing at a high level during the event, the key is having your team prepared and focused on team play while building some early continuity which will give you some momentum geared towards getting out of pool play. Perhaps my guys don’t feel the need to win the most prestigious event of club ball.
Whitney Young’s D.J. Richardson, the number one player in our state, came out of the Peach Jam with an offer from Duke. Something that we’ve been expecting for some time now. There was once hope that Richardson would stay local, now?
Former Southern Illinois/Illinois State Assistant Coach Anthony Beane will make his debut as a Northern Illinois Assistant during this upcoming live period. He will join a formidable Mark Montgomery staff armed and ready to thrust a heavy recruiting pitch for the Huskie faithfuls. Monty continues to build the blocks required to get his Program to where he envisioned when he initially took the job 8 years ago. Beane has brought along his talented sophomore son, Darius, who spent his freshmen campaign at SIU. Young fella is going to thrive in Huskie land.
Rich East recently hired Jamere Dismukes as its hoop coach several weeks ago and we failed to make mentioned when we talked about the other recent local hires. He will do a fine job at his alma mater, while restoring some fresh life into a program that’s been sagging for few seasons. Dismukes was a standout at the south suburban school 10 years ago.
Leyden’s massive 300 pounds seven-footer Justin Olsen has the dubious distinction of being the largest player in the state. This dude is huge and he actually moves well. We’ll be following him a little bit, wondering if he’s on the grid iron where he would be a devastating pulling guard or offensive tackle.
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