October 5th, 2014 – More Notes from Aurora Supreme Courts Fall League
West Aurora 6-9 forward Carlton Williams will be leaving the area soon. The family will be moving to the state of Alabama. He played for the Mean Streets club team.
I recently saw Illinois State recruit Roland Griffin in a fall league contest. “What a physically gifted athlete; he’s recently gotten in the gym and worked on his perimeter shooting, at 6-6 he potentially could put together a nice portfolio of monster dunks. He plays like he’s on cruise control at times, but he’s a talent.
Athletic southpaw Jalen Adams a six foot five junior at Plainfield East is a player to watch for me this upcoming season. Mega hops jump-shot looks like it’s coming along, he has an excellent frame to go along with a humble attitude. Adam’s looking like a sleeper at the wing forward position in the 2016 class.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
REVITALIZE - The Mac Irvin Back To School Classic
REVITALIZE
The Mac Irvin Back To School Classic
Saturday-October 4th, 2014
After I registered a subpar workout early morning, I lingered over to the classic held at Whitney Young – the new mecca of high school hoops in Chicago. I sought to have a firsthand viewing of California transplant Marcus LoVett, “the hot shot lefty” whom has drawn considerable buzz since his arrival at Morgan Park. No doubt, the local masses were on-hand ready to critique his every move. As I sat there eye-balling his play, I couldn’t help but drift back to several era’s when we had another high school lefty in our town – Lenny Williams a prolific scorer who averaged a cool 30+ a couple of seasons 1975-76 at the now defunct Harrison High School. Now I’m not saying the kid LoVett is Len Williams – but parts of his skills set including several of his moves took me back! LoVett, at 6 foot 1 is clever and capable of punishing defenders; off the dribble he can be lethal and possess a good understanding of executing the pick-n-roll. The game between Morgan Park and Kenwood a ragged affair, contributed by poor officiating left a sour taste with anyone there to see quality play. Kenwood, an upcoming program suited-up 2 notable transfers -6’8” So. Manny Patterson and 6’2” Jr. Zion Morgan teaming with returning stand-out junior Nick Robinson a top 15 prospect in the 2016 class. When the final results were tallied, LoVett and back-court mate Charlie Moore (2016) were the best players on the floor while Kenwood’s Manny Patterson showed his future is on the upswing. “Before the conversation even begins, yes LoVett will be one of the top players in the 2015 class hands down.”
The Mac Irvin Back To School Classic
Saturday-October 4th, 2014
After I registered a subpar workout early morning, I lingered over to the classic held at Whitney Young – the new mecca of high school hoops in Chicago. I sought to have a firsthand viewing of California transplant Marcus LoVett, “the hot shot lefty” whom has drawn considerable buzz since his arrival at Morgan Park. No doubt, the local masses were on-hand ready to critique his every move. As I sat there eye-balling his play, I couldn’t help but drift back to several era’s when we had another high school lefty in our town – Lenny Williams a prolific scorer who averaged a cool 30+ a couple of seasons 1975-76 at the now defunct Harrison High School. Now I’m not saying the kid LoVett is Len Williams – but parts of his skills set including several of his moves took me back! LoVett, at 6 foot 1 is clever and capable of punishing defenders; off the dribble he can be lethal and possess a good understanding of executing the pick-n-roll. The game between Morgan Park and Kenwood a ragged affair, contributed by poor officiating left a sour taste with anyone there to see quality play. Kenwood, an upcoming program suited-up 2 notable transfers -6’8” So. Manny Patterson and 6’2” Jr. Zion Morgan teaming with returning stand-out junior Nick Robinson a top 15 prospect in the 2016 class. When the final results were tallied, LoVett and back-court mate Charlie Moore (2016) were the best players on the floor while Kenwood’s Manny Patterson showed his future is on the upswing. “Before the conversation even begins, yes LoVett will be one of the top players in the 2015 class hands down.”
Friday, October 3, 2014
News: The USA Basketball Camp
The USA Basketball Camp in Colorado Springs this weekend (Oct. 3rd-5th) will have the Illinois contingent of D.J. Williams 6-7 SR Chicago Simeon, Jeremiah Tilman 6-11 SO East St. Louis, Nojel Eastern 6-3 SO Guard from Evanston on-hand for a series of work-outs. “I sure hope the trio value their experience with USA basketball, while taking advantage of the opportunity at hand.”
Congrats Q!! Chicagoland Sport’s Hall of Fame
Quentin Richardson - Chicagoland Sport’s Hall of Fame
One of Chicago’s finest Quentin Richardson was inducted September 17, 2014 into the Chicagoland Sport’s Hall of Fame. The former DePaul star played at Whitney Young where he was a 3 time all-starter, he played 13 years in the NBA. Q, currently works for the Detroit Pistons as a coach for player development. Q also suited-up for the storied Illinois Warriors Club Program where he will always be recognized as one of L.B.’s all-time favorites.
One of Chicago’s finest Quentin Richardson was inducted September 17, 2014 into the Chicagoland Sport’s Hall of Fame. The former DePaul star played at Whitney Young where he was a 3 time all-starter, he played 13 years in the NBA. Q, currently works for the Detroit Pistons as a coach for player development. Q also suited-up for the storied Illinois Warriors Club Program where he will always be recognized as one of L.B.’s all-time favorites.
News: Morgan Park - LoVett
Two time (2013-2014) 3A state champion Morgan Park received a jolt recently when much ballyhooed senior guard Marcus LoVett transferred in from California. The 6’0” lefty guard is best described as a high-scoring version of Memphis Grizzlies star Mike Conley. LoVett has already suited-up for a two high schools in Cali. Most recently being San Gabriel Academy in Southern California which is a setting equivalent to a 1A or 2A level in Illinois. Morgan Park had a relatively quiet off season, after losing some star power from last year’s state championship squad, so I can see why coach Nick Irvin and his clan could be so fired-up about LoVett’s arrival with only 2 returning proven contributors in stellar point-guard Charlie Moore and reserve guard Jarrin Randle who performed well down-the-stretch last season. LoVett averaged 31 points as a freshman, then tallied 36.7 as a sophomore. Most national scouting services had him listed in the top 80 category, while it was reported that Kansas assistant Jerrance Howard offered on the spot Monday Oct. 29th. “The Chicago area has a slew of talented guards that probably will circle his name on a bedroom wall for a later confrontation.” Stay tuned . . . .
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