Over the last month the rankings for the classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 have each been updated after their play this summer. Here we look at a cross class reference point to see how they stack up against each other in our “Overall Prospect Rankings.” This is a look at prospects #21 - #25.
#21 PF Messiah Jones (Simeon _ 2018)
No 2018 post impressed us more on the circuit this spring and summer than the Wolverines sophomore. Jones is a long and rangy 6’5” power forward that should continue to grow. He protects the rim tremendously well on the defensive end, snatches boards, and flashes an emerging post game.
#22 SG Jamal Nixon (Fenwick _ 2017)
Nixon is a tough and physical 6’4” wing that’s calling card is his versatility. He does all the little things well being a plus rebounder and passer for a wing. Scores best attacking and getting inside the paint. Big year for the junior!
#23 SF Trevian Bell (Joliet West _ 2017)
Bell is program mates with Nixon on the Illinois Wolves during the summer. What Bell brings to the table is a diverse offensive
Over the last month the rankings for the classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018 have each been updated after their play this summer. Here we look at a cross class reference point to see how they stack up against each other in our “Overall Prospect Rankings.” This is a look at prospects #21 - #25.#21 PF Messiah Jones (Simeon _ 2018)No 2018 post impressed us more on the circuit this spring and summer than the Wolverines sophomore. Jones is a long and rangy 6’5” power forward that should continue to grow. He protects the rim tremendously well on the defensive end, snatches boards, and flashes an emerging post game.
#22 SG Jamal Nixon (Fenwick _ 2017)Nixon is a tough and physical 6’4” wing that’s calling card is his versatility. He does all the little things well being a plus rebounder and passer for a wing. Scores best attacking and getting inside the paint. Big year for the junior!
#23 SF Trevian Bell (Joliet West _ 2017)Bell is program mates with Nixon on the Illinois Wolves during the summer. What Bell brings to the table is a diverse offensive game that allows him to score in a variety of ways and put multiple buckets together in a hurry. He is a tough rebounder and should put up monster numbers this season.
#24 PF Cameron Krutwig (Jacobs _ 2017)Krutwig is a skilled post that stood out with Young Legends on the travel team circuit. He is a fundamentally sound back to the basket post that also passes it well for his position.
#25 SF Nana Akenten (Bolingbrook _ 2017)The run on 2017 prospects continues with Akenten. This Bolingbrook standout exploded with Hoopers Basketball Club in the spring and summer. At 6’6” he has freakish athleticism and a game that continues to develop. Good form on jumper and has a chance to be an elite defender.
