3A State Finals: Saturday Top Performers
Saturday was the last day of high school basketball in the state of Illinois this season. The 3A state championship was one of the best games of the year as East St. Louis knocked off Bogan in OT 68-63. DePaul…
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Continue ReadingSaturday was the last day of high school basketball in the state of Illinois this season. The 3A state championship was one of the best games of the year as East St. Louis knocked off Bogan in OT 68-63. DePaul Prep won the third place game easily by a final of 64-44. PrepHoopsIllinois has you covered with all the top performers from Saturday’s 3A action!
SF Terrence Hargrove (East St. Louis – 2019)
Hargrove was an absolute force in the 3A state championship game! He scored in every single way possible. The most impressive might have been how well he shot it from the perimeter. Knocked down an array of threes and pull up jumpers. His shot has improved so much since we first saw him as a sophomore. Hargrove hammered multiple dunks home with force. When the game was on line he made plays. Banked in a tough shot. Had an and-1. Then the right handed hook shot that would ultimately give the Flyers the lead they wouldn’t give back. As always he set the tone on the boards and swatting shots. Hargrove has had a historic career. It ended with 32 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and one 3A trophy.
PF Richard Robinson (East St. Louis – 2019)
Robinson was quiet for a big portion of the game. Late in the fourth and in OT he went to work. The biggest play was an explosive offensive rebound put back that he flushed home off a missed free throw to send the game to OT. Nice combination of strength and athleticism around the hoop. Shot blocking presence and can rebound in traffic. He had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
PF Rashaun Agee (Bogan – 2019)
Agee is the top uncommitted post in the state. I think he opened a lot of eyes with his performance in the championship game. The 6’8” power forward was DOMINANT! The best we have ever seen him in high school or AAU. He left it all out there. Agree threw down huge slams all game long. Early on ESL fronted him and he ate it up for slam after slam. Then Bogan started throwing lobs to him which he slammed home including one from half court. Ran the floor for several buckets. He was also a force on the boards grabbing them in and out of his area. Agee had 24 points and 14 rebounds. Mid-major target!
SF Kyndal Davis (Bogan – 2020)
Davis is a versatile small forward with size on the perimeter. Like how he can check multiple positions defensively. Rebounds well grabbing boards at their highest points. Got on the offensive glass for a couple put backs. Davis had 7 points and 8 rebounds.
SG Perry Cowan (DePaul Prep – 2019)
Cowan has been an absolute pleasure to cover over the last four years. First class kid and the Brown commit displayed what he will bring to the next level in his final high school game. The two guard has a silky smooth jumper from both mid-range and three. He knocked down one from the corner along with a pair of pull up jumpers. Cowan can also post up other guards finishing with quickness on the block. Went for 13 points.
SG Tyler Johnson (DePaul Prep – 2021)
Johnson had quite a weekend in Peoria. The lengthy two guard has always been known for his plus shooting which he showed off knocking down several triples. Also got buckets on back cuts and running the floor. Solid passer and handles continue to show growth. Went for 15 points.
C Brian Mathews (DePaul Prep – 2021)
Mathews is a prospect not many know about, but the #2 center in the 2021 class is one to watch. Big and physical post with legit size. Screener and plays with physicality rebounding along with being a tough post defender. Did an excellent job clearing the glass in the 3rd place game. As a scorer he ran the floor for a bucket after grabbing a defensive board. Fouled on a dunk attempt. Fluid pick and roll finish as well. He had 9 points and 9 rebounds.
PG Quintez Edwards (Peoria Manual – 2019)
Edwards is a senior point guard with some strength. He can shoot the rock knocking down three triples along with a 15 foot jumper. Should definitely find a home at the next level. 11 points in the 3rd place game.