2021 Tuesday: Recruiting Updates
Each Tuesday we are going to look at a where the recruitments stand with several of the top 2021 prospects in the state! Here is our latest 2021 Tuesday: Recruiting Updates! John Poulakidas John Poulakidas 6'6" | SF Nequa…
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Continue ReadingEach Tuesday we are going to look at a where the recruitments stand with several of the top 2021 prospects in the state! Here is our latest 2021 Tuesday: Recruiting Updates!
John Poulakidas John Poulakidas 6'6" | SF Nequa Valley | 2021 State #155 Nation IL (Neuqua Valley)
This Neuqua Valley wing is among the premier prospects in the class. The lefty has an elite jumper and can score from all three levels with his crafty offensive game. He rattled off an impressive offer list of Yale, George Washington, Wake Forest, Minnesota, Rutgers, Butler, TCU, Loyola, St. Louis, Princeton, Bradley, Brown, Miami (OH), UW-Milwaukee, UIC, and Southern Illinois! Poulakidas tells PHI the schools making him feel the most like a priority are Yale, Minnesota, Butler, and George Washington. He has done Zoom visits with Yale, Minnesota, and George Washington. Other schools showing interest that haven’t yet offered include Georgia, Iowa, Iowa State, and Arizona State. What schools does he know he wants to get out to for visits once the NCAA clears it? “I really want to get out to Minnesota, Butler again, and Yale again.” How about a timetable for a decision? “Honestly whenever it feels right to me. I’m not sure when that’ll be. Sooner rather than later.”
Jaiden Lee Jaiden Lee 6'4" | SG Joliet West | 2021 State IL (Joliet West)
Lee is a high level shot maker on the perimeter that has one of the best shooting strokes in the state. He was offered by SEMO under the previous staff, but hasn’t been in communication with the new coaches there yet. The schools he has been in the most contact with are South Dakota State, Toledo and Wofford. JUCO power Vincennes is also showing interest in him.
Walter Mattingly Walter Mattingly 6'6" | SF Deerfield | 2021 State IL (Deerfield)
Mattingly is a skilled combo forward that has length, athleticism, and an improved perimeter game. Upside play for sure in the 2021 class. The rising senior currently doesn’t hold any offers, but quite a bit of interest. He is in communication with Appalachian State, Yale, Western Michigan, Holy Cross, Navy, VMI, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Emporia State. Expect him to pick up an offer or two before the fall.
Jaehshon Thomas Jaehshon Thomas 6'1" | PG Whitney Young | 2021 State IL (Whitney Young)
Thomas is one of the top combo guards in the class of 2021, but he hasn’t picked up as much traction on the recruiting trail as he should to this point. We caught up with him to see where his recruitment is at this stage. He told us he doesn’t have any offers yet. Thomas has been talking the most consistently with Tulsa, UIC, and Western Illinois. He has also been in some communication with UC-Irvine, Utah State, Miami (OH), and DePaul. Thomas is waiting patiently and knows his time will come as it will be his team at Whitney Young this season!
Nathanael Hoskins Nathanael Hoskins 6'2" | PG Danville | 2021 State IL (Danville)
Another highly ranked point guard picked up an offer on Friday! Hoskins is a crafty combo guard that can score, pass, and rebound. The Danville standout scored an offer from Illinois-Springfield last week. What does he like about their program? “Great program from head coach to the players and a great campus.” Other schools that he is in communication with include Indiana Wesleyan and NJIT.
Noah Reynolds Noah Reynolds 6'1" | PG Peoria Notre Dame | 2021 IN (Peoria Notre Dame)
We continue the point guard theme here with another talented central Illinois lead guard. Reynolds also holds his lone scholarship from D2 Illinois-Springfield. He is receiving significant interest from Western Florida, Holy Cross, and St. Thomas. Other schools that are monitoring him at this stage include Miami (OH), Holy Cross, UIC, VMI, and NJIT.
Landon Zurliene Landon Zurliene 6'4" | SG Fairfield | 2021 State IL (Fairfield)
Zurliene is a skilled wing from Southern Illinois that can score with a silky smooth jump shot. He has been talking the most lately with Drury, Quincy, Tiffin, and a few other schools. The Fairfield standout scored his first offer on Monday afternoon from in-state D2 Quincy!
Luke Moustakas Luke Moustakas 6'6" | PF Brother Rice | 2021 State IL (Brother Rice)
Moustakas is a face up four man that can really stretch the floor with his shooting. He currently holds a trio of D2 offers from Lewis, Northern Michigan, and Indiana Tech. Other schools showing interest include Northwood, Rockhurst, and Wisconsin-Parkside. He has conducted a Zoom call with Northern Michigan and done a virtual visit with Northwood.