Senior Sunday: Recruiting Updates
It’s another Senior Sunday! Busy week with the 2020 class so we won’t waste any more time! Elijah Jones Elijah Jones 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2020 State IL (Marian Catholic) Jones made an early commitment to Western…
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Continue ReadingIt’s another Senior Sunday! Busy week with the 2020 class so we won’t waste any more time!
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2020 State IL (Marian Catholic)
Jones made an early commitment to Western Illinois back in the fall. After a coaching change he has ultimately decided to reopen his recruitment as he has decommitted from Western Illinois. The #46 overall prospect in the final 2020 rankings is a long and rangy two guard with good length. Plus shooter from deep with defensive potential at the next level. Has already scored an offer from D2 Southern Indiana.
Devin Davis Devin Davis 5'10" | PG Westinghouse | 2020 State IL (Westinghouse)
Davis is among the top point guards remaining on the board. The Westinghouse scoring lead guard landed a D2 offer from Augusta University on Monday. He told us D2 Pace University out of New York is really catching his eye. Post University is another school in the mix for his services.
Roland McCoy Roland McCoy 6'1" | SG Kenwood | 2020 State IL (Kenwood)
This shooting guard emerged as a senior for Kenwood. Scoring wing that has a fluid all-around offensive game. He told us his recruitment right now involves Illinois Tech, Northwood, Muskegon, and Western Nebraska. Has the potential to be a late steal at the D2 or high D3 level.
Niles Arrington Niles Arrington 6'7" | C Home School | 2020 State IL (Home School)
Arrington is an interesting post as he was a home schooled player that has legit size and physicality on the interior. Showed with RWA in the summer he is potentially a D2 caliber player. He told us that he has spoken once with DePaul about a preferred walk on possibility. Also in communication with Olivet Nazarene, Trinity Christian, Goshen, Mount Vernon, Nazarene, and Judson.
Commitments
Adam Miller Adam Miller 6'4" | PG Morgan Park | 2020 State #34 Nation IL (Morgan Park)
The #2 prospect in the state of Illinois made it official on Wednesday afternoon by signing with the University of Illinois. The Illini got a commitment from him back in the fall, but not his signature. After they exceeded expectations and he saw his former teammate Ayo Dosunmu excel in their system he signed on the dotted line! Program cornerstone for the in-state Big 10 program.
Jeremiah Williams Jeremiah Williams 6'5" | SF Simeon | 2020 State #278 Nation IL (Simeon)
One of the best came off the board on Wednesday night as this Simeon small forward committed to play his college basketball at Temple. He is among the most versatile players in the state with how well he can defend, rebound, pass, and slash. If he can get his jump shot consistent this prospect is going to be a problem at the next level! Impact player for Temple that should bring defense and be a contributor from day one!
Antoine Bloxton Antoine Bloxton 6'3" | SG Bogan | 2020 State IL (Bogan)
Bloxton makes it a trio of prospects from Illinois for JUCO power Moberly! This was a tough recruitment to follow. He didn’t talk much about his recruitment. It was known he was a junior college prospect, but which he would pick was up for debate. Wednesday night he picked Moberly on Instagram and then signed on Thursday morning. The top 20 prospect brings electric scoring ability from all three levels. Was among the premier scorers in Chicago last year.
Armond Williams Armond Williams 6'5" | SF Curie | 2020 State IL (East St. Louis)
Williams is the ideal JUCO post prospect with his ability to protect the rim and run the floor. The long and athletic five man was one of the best on the board. Friday he committed to Moberly CC. Very projectable post that should come out of Moberly as a D1 prospect in two years.
CJ Nwosu CJ Nwosu 6'2" | SG Von Steuben | 2020 State IL (Von Steuben)
Nwosu was one of the more exciting scoring guards on the PrepHoops Circuit last spring with Full Package. Strong and athletic bucket getter that scores from multiple levels. He committed to Milwaukee Area Tech.
Patrick Readye Patrick Readye 6'7" | C East St. Louis | 2020 State IL (East St. Louis)
This big man has great size and strength on the interior. Area rebounder that is best scoring on the block, but flashed some face up shooting as the year went on. He is a great pick up for Culver Stockton.
John Ittounas John Ittounas 6'2" | SG Stevenson | 2020 State IL (Stevenson)
UW-Whitewater got a commitment from this Stevenson wing this past week. Skilled shooting guard/small forward that can shoot the ball, moves well away from it, and is a great system player!
DeAndre Hagan DeAndre Hagan 6'4" | SF Brother Rice | 2020 State IL (Brother Rice)
Hagan is an explosive left handed combo forward that plays bigger than his height because of his long arms. The forward gets above the rim throwing down slams and blocking shots from the weakside. He committed to Moraine Valley CC.
Finn Walsh Finn Walsh 6'0" | PG St. Laurence | 2020 State IL (St. Laurence)
Walsh is a speedy guard that pushes it in the open floor and plays fast! He committed to the College of Lake Forest on Saturday.
Conor Glennon Conor Glennon 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2020 State IL (Brother Rice)
Glennon is as tough as they come at the point guard position. He brings leadership, grit, and a basketball junkie to the table. He can hit open shots and passes it well. He committed as a preferred walk on to Memphis.
Dawson Yates Dawson Yates 6'3" | SG Pinckneyville | 2020 State IL (Pinckneyville)
This southern Illinois wing was one of the best senior small school players in the 618 this past season. The skilled and natural scoring wing will take his talents to play at JUCO power John A Logan.
Jaylen Jennings Jaylen Jennings 6'7" | PF Lake Forest Academy | 2020 State IL (Lake Forest Academy)
Jennings is an upside forward that can play both the small forward and power forward spots. Flashed intriguing tools to be developed at the next level this year for LFA. He committed to Iowa Western CC. Could be an interesting one to follow in a couple years.
Kayleb Naylor Kayleb Naylor 6'3" | SG Zion Benton | 2020 State IL (Zion Benton)
Naylor is a thick bodied shooting guard that is aggressive attacking with the ball in his hands. Finishes well in the lane with toughness. Made his decision to attend Miles Community College.
Jack Hays Jack Hays 6'2" | SG Von Steuben | 2020 State IL (Von Steuben)
Hays is lefty shooting guard has a crisp looking jump shot and a burst off the bounce which he often finishes with runners. He committed to Concordia.
Pryce Punkay Pryce Punkay 6'3" | SG Champaign Central | 2020 State IL (Champaign Central)
Illinois Wesleyan continues to add in-state talent to their class. On Thursday night they picked up a commitment from big time central Illinois sniper Pryce Punkay Pryce Punkay 6'3" | SG Champaign Central | 2020 State IL . Good size and can really let it fly from deep!
John Duszynski John Duszynski 6'3" | SG Ridgewood | 2020 State IL (Ridgewood)
This under the radar guard is a sneaky senior that can go off at times with his perimeter shooting. Good skill level. He committed to play at Dominican.
Grayson Goetz Grayson Goetz 6'1" | SG Oswego East | 2020 State IL (Oswego East)
The 6’3” shooting guard is active on the defensive end getting steals and them taking them the other way for scores at the rim. Sweet up and under conversions. Will bring energy to his future home at Wisconsin Lutheran!