TOP 12 2022 PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW

“EARLY OBSERVATION”

·      A.J. Casey                             6-8      F          Tinley Park

·      Nigel Hylton                         6-7      WF      Lake Forest Academy

·      Jaylen Drane                        6-1      PG       Simeon

·      Robby Avila                          6-8      F          Oak Forest

·      Kameron Kraft                    6-5      WG     Buffalo Grove

·      Mikqwon Jones                  6-3      G         Farragut

·      Xavier Amos                        6-7      WF      Whitney Young

·      Jaden Schutt                        6-4      G         Yorkville Christian

·      Jamauri Winfrey                 6-4      F          Peoria-Richwoods

·      Trey Pettigrew                    6-2      PG       Fenwick

·      Marcellius Cohen               6-9      C         DeLa Salle

·      Kyle Thomas                        6-9      C         St. Joseph 

ILLINOIS TOP PROSPECTS IN 2023 CLASS

“Looking like a banner crop of young players, several already have the potential to develop into prime-timers. Now the time cycle, will give us all we need to observe growth & maturity.”

·      Javonte “J.J.” Taylor          6-7      WF      Simeon

·      Donaven Younger              6-7      WF      Bolingbrook

·      Damarion Wyatt                 5-11    G         North Lawndale

·      Dalen Davis                          5-10    G         Whitney Young

·      Camron Williford                5-10    PG       Lincoln Park- “already very poised”

·      Marcus Pigram                    6-0      G         Whitney Young

·      Darrin Ames                        6-0      PG       Morgan Park

·      Jackson Kotecki                   6-6      F          St. Ignatius

·      Aries Hull                              6-7      F          Home School (Flossmoor)

·      Darrion Baker                      6-6      F          St. Rita

·      Ronald Chambers              5-10    G         North Lawndale- “a wealth of potential”

·      Ethan Kizer                           6-5      F          Metamora- “was hurt last month”

·      K.J. Cobb                               6-2      G         Hillcrest

·      Khalil Ross                            6-5      F          Lincoln Way East

·      Xavier Sulaiman                  6-2      G         Marist

·      Lidell Miller                          6-6      PF        Morgan Park

·      Jalen Griffith                        5-9      PG       Simeon- “speedster”

·      Jeremy Fears Jr.                 5-10    PG       Joliet West- “already shows leadership ability”

·      Ty Pente                                6-4      WG     St. Joseph Ogden- “talented leaper”

·      Bryce Tillery                         5-7      PG       Hillcrest- “he looked comfortable at     Pangos, sees the floor & makes shots”

“Looking like a banner crop of young players, several already have the potential to develop into prime-timers. Now the time cycle, will give us all we need to observe growth & maturity.”

·      Javonte “J.J.” Taylor          6-7      WF      Simeon

·      Donaven Younger              6-7      WF      Bolingbrook

·      Damarion Wyatt                 5-11    G         North Lawndale

·      Dalen Davis                          5-10    G         Whitney Young

·      Camron Williford                5-10    PG       Lincoln Park- “already very poised”

·      Marcus Pigram                    6-0      G         Whitney Young

·      Darrin Ames                        6-0      PG       Morgan Park

·      Jackson Kotecki                   6-6      F          St. Ignatius

·      Aries Hull                              6-7      F          Home School (Flossmoor)

·      Darrion Baker                      6-6      F          St. Rita

·      Ronald Chambers              5-10    G         North Lawndale- “a wealth of potential”

·      Ethan Kizer                           6-5      F          Metamora- “was hurt last month”

·      K.J. Cobb                               6-2      G         Hillcrest

·      Khalil Ross                            6-5      F          Lincoln Way East

·      Xavier Sulaiman                  6-2      G         Marist

·      Lidell Miller                          6-6      PF        Morgan Park

·      Jalen Griffith                        5-9      PG       Simeon- “speedster”

·      Jeremy Fears Jr.                 5-10    PG       Joliet West- “already shows leadership ability”

·      Ty Pente                                6-4      WG     St. Joseph Ogden- “talented leaper”

·      Bryce Tillery                         5-7      PG       Hillcrest- “he looked comfortable at     Pangos, sees the floor & makes shots”

EARLY VERBAL COMMITMENTS

           NAME                         HT       POS     HIGH SCHOOL             COLLEGE CHOICE

·      Frank Jakubicek      6-8      PF        Cary Grove               Belmont University

·      Ahron Ullis               6-2      PG       Marion Catholic      University Iowa

·      Marcus Watson      5-11    PG       Morgan Park            Wake Forest University

·      Elijah Jones              6-5      WF      Marian Catholic    Western Illinois University

·      Jordan Kwiecinski   6-8      F          Loyola Academy     Drake University

·      Connor Kochera      6-4      G         St. Viator                  William & Mary College

·      Destin Whitaker      6-6      WF      Romeoville               Fresno State University

·      Colin O’Rourke        6-8      PF        Plainfield North      Wisconsin Parkside

·      D.J. Stewart             6-3      G         Whitney Young       Duke University

·      Daniel Burford         6-2      G         Bolingbrook              Elon University

·      Bennett Kwiecinski 6-8     F          Loyola Academy     Siena College

·      Donovan Newby     6-3      PG       Bloom                        University Milw. -Wisc.

·      Ramean Hinton       6-4      G/F     Chicago Curie         South East Missouri State

·      Martice Mitchell     6-10    F          Bloom                        University Minnesota

·      Isaiah Rivera            6-4      G         Geneseo                 Colorado State University

·      Ryan Isaacson         6-7      WF      Hinsdale Central     Merrimack College

·      Beau Frericks           6-2      G         Cary Grove               Lewis University

·      Dante Maddox        6-2      PG       Bloom                        Cal State Fullerton

·      Ray’Sean Taylor      6-1      PG       Collinsville       Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

·      Aquan Smart           6-4      G         Niles North               East Tennessee State

·      Kyndall Davis           6-5      G/F     Chicago Bogan        Long Island University

·      Nate Shockey           6-2      G         York                            North Dakota State

·      R.J. Ogom                 6-5      PF        Homewood/Flossmoor College of Charleston

OTHER LOCAL PLAYERS WHO STOOD-OUT

·      Damarion Wyatt     5-11    G         2023               North Lawndale

“Explosive young offensive threat, capable of being a high-scorer.”

·      Byron Hobbs            6-4      WF      2022               Lindblom

“Smooth skilled game with the potential to blossom into all-around gem.”

·      Trey Pettigrew        6-2      PG       2022               Fenwick

“Confidence seems to be soaring. Demonstrated scoring & recognition.”

·      Xavier Amos            6-6      WF      2022               Whitney Young

“Often viewed as a quiet assassin, he makes shots & plays, which was on display during Camp.”

·      Tevonta Jackson     6-1      PG       2023               Springfield Lanphier

“Silver quick general sees the floor extremely well. Big play guy.”

·      James Qualley         6-3      G         2022               Stevenson

“Spaces the floor with his out-side shooting ability. An un-heralded prospect.”

·      Jaylen Drane            6-1      PG       2022               Simeon

“Got some game, on the court antics take away from his pluses.”

·      Khalil Ross                6-5      F          2023               Lincoln Way East

“Sleek performer with nice length & shooting ability.”

·      Jiovanny Garcia      5-8      PG       2022               West Leyden

“A showman with the rock, he can create & distribute well.”

·      Dalen Davis              5-10    G         2023               Whitney Young

“Talented lad, at Camp he wasn’t lookin’ for anyone on the offensive end.”

·      Aries Hull                  6-7      F          2023               Home School (Flossmoor)

“Performed well, demonstrated an ultra-maneuvering floor game.”

·      Jackson Kotecki       6-6      F          2023               St. Ignatius

“Good lookin’ prospect, had a good skill set & solid feel for the game.”

·      Xavier Sulaiman      6-2      G         2023               Marist

“Displayed flashes of a sound offensive package.”

·      Lidell Miller              6-6      PF        2023               Morgan Park

“Raw presently but has the potential to develop into a physical bruising force in the paint. Was impressed with his make-up & his ability to rebound in traffic.”