Best of Best: Athletes
In our series “Best of the Best” we look at a specific aspect of a prospects game and evaluate who are the best at that specific thing across the state. Today we look at the best Athletes in Illinois.
PG Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park)
Dosunmu has a tremendous combination of size, length, and explosiveness at the lead guard position.
SF Zion Griffin (Hinsdale South)
Griffin is an explosive athlete that showed that this summer on the circuit with Hoopers Basketball Club scoring off the bounce and with monster dunks.
C George Conditt (Corliss)
You aren’t going to find a more fluid athlete in the post than this Corliss post. Runs the floor with ease and can move on the perimeter.
PG Kendle Moore (Danville)
Quick twitched athlete at the point guard position that has great speed.
PF Messiah Jones (Simeon)
Jones is an explosive leaper with his second jump abilities around the rim.
PF Raekwon Drake (Orr)
Drake is one of the premier athletes in the 2018 class in Illinois. Combination of strength and bounce makes him a major weapon.
SG Eddie Creal (Joliet West)
Creal is a high flier in the transition game and has speed to match! Powerful athlete!
PG Branden Ellis (Warren)
Ellis is a track and field standout so it is natural he is on this list with his combo of speed, jumping ability, and quick twitch.
SG Isaiah Saulsberry (Harrisburg)
Saulsberry is one of the better athletes in southern Illinois. Like his explosion that he shows both off the bounce and getting out in the open floor.
SF Terrence Hargrove (East St. Louis)
Hargrove is a quick twitched athlete that is a beast on the offensive glass because of it!
PF Chris Payton (Bloomington)
Strong and athletic are the two best words to describe this Bloomington power forward that is garnering D1 attention.
PG Joseph Yesufu (Bolingbrook)
Yesufu is small, but extremely athletic. Great combo of speed and jumping ability.
SG Anthony Fairlee (Springfield Southeast)
Fairlee is the best athlete in the state of Illinois period! End of discussion! Elite ATHLETICISM from this 2019 prospect.
SG Jirehl Brock (Quincy)
Brock is a powerful two sport athlete that is the premier running back in the state regardless of class.
PG Jeremiah Washington (Bogan)
Washington is a fast, quick, and explosive point guard that gets in the lane and finishes at the rim.
SG Lance Jones (Evanston)
Jones is a plus athlete that plays bigger than his size at the two guard position because of his speed and athleticism.
F Keenon Cole (Steamwood)
Cole is a prospect that continues to fly under the radar, but we like his potential in major part due to his athleticism and second jump.
SF Keeshawn Chambers (Solorio)
Chambers is your classic upside wing that is a run/jump athlete who has a chance to develop the skill set.
SF Isaac Stanback (Hillcrest)
Powerful and freakish athleticism from this small forward. He shows it on both ends in a variety of ways.
PF Karl Wright (Springfield Lanphier)
Wright is an undersized four man that plays bigger with his excellent bounce off the ground and high flying dunks.
PG DJ Steward (Fenwick)
Smooth athlete that might not wow you above the rim, but his acceleration is superb.
PG Adam Miller (Morgan Park)
Miller is a point guard with great size and explosive athleticism which makes him one of the most coveted young prospects in Illinois.
SF Lamontay Daughtery (Duquoin)
Daughtery is a wing with great size and projectability. One reason he is so projectable is that he has plus athleticism at the wing position.
PG Reggie Strong (Farragut)
Strong is a wiry point guard with big time athleticism and shows it with the rock in his hands.
PF Kee Hargrow (Joliet Central)
Hargrow is a name that high school fans will get to know this year with his athleticism playing well around the hoop.
SG Ja’Quan Davis (Bogan)
Davis is a freak show athlete that uses it to dunk, rebound, and defend.