Bryan Mullins and his Southern Illinois Program scored a coup recently when they landed a pledge from Niles Notre Dame’s highly regarded versatile forward, Troy D’Amico. This kid is considered one of our finer prospects in the 2021 Class. At 6-7 he’s recognized at the Spot-Liter as the second best forward in the group. Assistant Coach Jevon Mamon deserves a lot of recognition and credit for his tireless effort during this unprecedented time while working the big-fella.
Mundelein 6-8 pivot-man, Scottie Ebube has given verbal to the Salukis as well. He will be a major addition to their recruiting Class. He’s a skilled big-fella.
The head huncho in the family tree is not going to be out-done, Porter Moser came up with a pair of dandies landing commitments from talented six-foot six wing Ben Schwieger and crafty DePaul point guard Ty Johnson, considered the 3rd or 4th best playmaker in the Class. A position that has a wealth of talent on the depth charts, these two gems totally fit the system as well as the culture that the Ramblers have embodied within their Program as they continue to keep their momentum moving upward. These are two good pickups.
Six foot-eight slender forward Walt Mattingly will leave Deerfield High School and play his senior season at neighboring Lake Forest, joining forces with talented 6-4 sophomore Asa Thomas and rising 2022 prospect, Danny Wolf. Mattingly’s change of scenery should heighten his play after subpar showing his junior season. To his defense, it wasn’t all his fault!
Over heralded junior guard Trey Pettigrew will not return to Fenwick next season. Pettigrew was considered a top 10 prospect in the 2022 class and was rumored to be heading to Bolingbrook, instead he’ll take his game out West to Hillcrest in Arizona. Distance might serve him well in terms of maturity.”
Kankakee’s A.J. Storr, a 6-4 wing considered a top 35 prospect in the Class of 2021, has transferred to Bishop Gorman (NV). He reportedly will seek to be reclassified to 2022 recruit. He has some low major interest at the present. Storr leaves on the brink of Kankakee’s finest season in 20 plus years and expectations were awfully high for this upcoming 2021 season. With the pandemic, we don’t know what is going to happen from week to week.
Now comes word the No.1 prospect in the 2023 Class Javonte “JJ” Taylor may consider departing Morgan Park for Sierra Canyon (CA). With all the violence in Chicago these days, we must not second guess any family’s decisions to move their kids. “JJ” is a highly touted young player with enormous potential and his all-around abilities at 6-7 left many of us comparing him to some of our former city standouts. He actually performed well over the last weekend at the Old Gold Classic held at the Pullman Center. “Our mission should be keeping him home and safe.”
Reportedly Evanston’s senior guard Jaylin Gibson, a three-year starter will hoop his senior season at Legacy the school of sports & science located in Houston (TX). The six-foot two combo has had a lofty 3-year winning percentage at the North Suburban School. The Wildkits will miss his leadership.
2022 prospect, Braxton Stacker a 6-4 shooting guard, considered one of our bright young back-court players has departed Belleville East to attend Cardinal Ritter across the bridge in St. Louis. Stacker is a rising talent & was listed as a top 20 prospect in the Class.
Toronto native Nigel Hylton will leave the ritzy Lake Forest Academy campus, returning to Canada where he will attend Thornlea Prep or Charter (whatever they call it). This kid was recognized as a 2022 prospect and arguably the best player in that Class. At six foot eight with a strong frame and the ability to shoot-it deep consistently made him a sure-fire high-level player. We labeled him as a “can’t miss” elite prospect.
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