ANOTHER WAVE OF UN-SIGNED PLAYERS

Probably Small College Gems.

NAME / HT / POS / LEVEL / RANK / HIGH SCHOOL

• Carter Dawson 6-5 G/F LM 67 Pontiac

“We saw him at the Holiday Tournament, and he was impressive. We wouldn’t be surprised if he landed at a D1 situation as a walk on. He’s got good length and intriguing floor game.”

• Joe Green 6-1 G LM-SC 68 Marion Catholic

“Exhibits quick leaping ability which allows him to be an effective rebounder in traffic. Can electrify audiences with his athleticism. A mid-range threat.”

• Sangolay Nijie 6-5 F LM-SC 69 Whitney Young

“Undersized interior player with energetic motor, runs the floor extremely well and plays a huge role as a rim protector defensively.”

• Sami Osmani 6-4 G LM-SC 71 Oak Lawn

“Deceptive athlete, good jump shooter. Plays within his limitations. Shares with his teammates.”

• Justin Cross 6-7 F LM-SC 72 Oak Park

“The gangly south paw was on the rise until an injury early January ended his season. He developed into a reliable rebounder & defender, specialist type. Headed to a Prep School.”

• Alex Wood 6-0 PG LM-SC 73 Normal U High

“Speedy/nifty back courter knows how to manage a game as well as his team. Plays with poise and he’s sure handed.”

• Manny Rodriguez 5-10 G LM-SC 74 Morton

“Heady tough kid who can shoot the cover off the ball was consistent all season. Played well during the Sectional Playoffs.”

• Marcus Skeet 6-4 G/F LM-SC 75 Waubonsie Valley

“Strong body swingman did his best to carry the team late due to losing top junior prospect Ben Schwieger. They were upset by West Aurora in the Sectional Playoffs early.”

• Johnny Close 6-4 WG LM-SC 76 Rockford Boylan

“Respectable outside shooter enjoyed the fine season. A system player.”

• Paul Zillinskas 6-4 F LM-SC 77 Riverside-Brookfield

“Kind of forgotten prospect has a European flavor to his game. Has all around skill set, we’ve often viewed him as a system player.”

• Brandon Lieb 6-11 C LM-SC 78 Deerfield

“Skyscraper with promise. His school team did not utilize his skills accordingly. Was able to impact some games with his shot blocking & rebounding.”