Best of Best: Dunkers
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 Dunkers in Illinois.
SF Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon)
THT might not look like he is going to explode at the rim, but he had some of the best dunks of the high school season in the CPS last year.
SF Zion Griffin (Hinsdale South)
No doubting that Griffin can absolutely put on a show above the rim. He did that with Hoopers Basketball Club showing an array of finishes both slashing and on alley-oops.
C Jalen Shaw (Larkin)
Shaw is a rim rattler on the interior. When he gets a chance to dunk he brings it down with power.
SG Zion Young (Simeon)
Young might be one of the better dunkers in the state. Strong and athletic wing has the ability to finish with both power and acrobatics.
PF Messiah Jones (Simeon)
Jones is a beast on the offensive glass and many times that results in powerful jams for the Simeon senior standout!
SF Raekwon Drake (Orr)
Drake is an explosive combo forward that is a freak show athlete. The Orr star has multiple ferocious jams a game that make the highlight reel!
SG Eddie Creal (Joliet West)
Creal is an explosive athlete that is an electric finisher above the rim when he gets out in transition.
PF Jordan Morris (Proviso East)
Morris is a physically imposing prospect that is best using his physical tools of strength and athleticism to try to rip the rim down.
C Francis Okoro (Normal West)
Okoro is a physically impressive prospect that is an explosive finisher on the interior. Finishes with force at the rim.
PF Chris Payton (Bloomington)
Payton has a nice combination of bounce and strength. That also makes a great combination for some nasty dunks.
SG Anthony Fairlee (Springfield Southeast)
Fairlee is an ELITE ATHLETE for any sport. He had some absolute posterizing slams with the Illinois Irish this summer.
PF DeChaun Anderson (Leo)
Anderson is a powerful post player that is slightly undersized, but he finishes with immense force!
PG Markese Jacobs
The Kansas commit is a special mention with his high flying dunks for the Mac Irvin Fire! Strong and compact guard that skies for jams.