Wednesday, April 15, 2020

TOP FRONT-COURT PLAYERS ON THE 2021 CLASS

Presently this is what we have on our grid thus far.

NAME / HT / LEVEL / POS / RANK / SCHOOL

• Chris Hodges 6-8 HM PF 3 Schaumburg
“Competitive ball player, Wisconsin recruit has had a banner season, All-State caliber. Fits the Badger profile with his work ethic and ability to compete at high-level. He is a monster at times along the backlines. Perimeter skills starting to show signs of improvement.”

• Troy D’Amico 6-7 MM+-MM F 7 Niles Notre Dame
“Has a unique skill set that gives him the luxury of playing out on the perimeter some. Was impressive all season, a marvel of consistency. This kid has the ability to drag defenders out on the perimeter where he consistently knocks down shots. Does possess some range. Clever passer finds the open-man, not overly athletic but compensates with hardnose/toughness, high b-ball I.Q. will be heavily sought after.”

• Grant Newell 6-7 MM+-MM F 9 Whitney Young
“Promising prospect showed many of us intuitive observers a glimpse of what his future could look like. Played inside all season but has versatility to his game where he can defend multiple positions. Had moments where he displayed his athleticism during the course of games. His future is on the perimeter.”

• Scotty Ebube 6-8 MM PF 16 Mundelein
“Big fella has excellent composure; he handles himself remarkably well on the hardwood. Scotty is an effective offensive threat on the inside or out, he his an efficient passer who finds the open man. Averaged 15 points & double-digit rebounds for one of the North Suburbs best teams. His team was still playing before play was halted.”

• Quani Rudd 6-7 MM F 29 Mount Vernon
“One of the state’s top high-flying athletes. The folks down in Southern Illinois have been treated to aerial show nightly from this electrifying leaper. His recent feats have drawn attention of numerous mid-majors, especially the likes of Southern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, and Murray State. Skills still in the refining stages.”

• Walt Mattingly 6-8 MM F 32 Deerfield
“Slender fella certainly is a promising prospect. Has a good motor, runs the floor like a deer, does compete at a high level. Offensive game starting to emerge. The Club season was slated to be his Carnegie Hall where he can audition his game for College Coaches. His school season did not fare well for his abilities.”

• Julian Campbell 6-7 MM-LM+ PF/C 35 Palatine
“A wide body frame that could drop a few pounders and will as he conditions at a more frequent rate. ‘Big Fella’ has talent and can score on the block & rebound in which he has exhibit in some big game settings. He has a ton of D1 interest.”

• Brian Matthews 6-9 MM-LM+ C 45 DePaul Prep
“Promising prospect competes at a high level, doesn’t back down from any scrapes or challenges. His best basketball awaits, he started to show signs of growth late in the season. A player to watch when play resumes.”

• Phillip Holmes Jr. 6-7 LM+ PF 46 Chicago Simeon
“An emerging prospect, he’s starting to display the necessary skills to play at the Division 1 level. His improved footwork has allowed him to be much more of an offensive threat along the base line. Another player to watch when play resumes.”

• K.J. DeBrick 6-7 LM+ PF 48 Springfield Lanphier
“Potential double-double guy, his play was starting to round into form before the COVID-19 shutdown action. He’s a strong rebounder and a feared shot blocker. His offensive low post game is in the growing stages, nevertheless he’s capable though of facing the rim knocking down 12-15 footers.”

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