Film Room: 2021 Chicago South Suburbs Prospects Pt 2
With no spring and summer basketball going on we wanted to do a deep dive into the prospects across the state by reviewing their season long highlight tapes and giving our evaluation of their strengths as a prospect along with…
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Continue ReadingWith no spring and summer basketball going on we wanted to do a deep dive into the prospects across the state by reviewing their season long highlight tapes and giving our evaluation of their strengths as a prospect along with projected college level. Here is our Film Room: 2021 Chicago South Suburbs Prospects Pt 2!
Gary Clay Gary Clay 6'3" | SG Hyde Park | 2021 State IL Jr (Rich East)
This wiry point guard from Rich East brings athleticism at the lead guard spot. Smooth acceleration with the ball in his hands and has a knack for finishing with acrobatic under the rim layups. Wins off the dribble at a nice clip. Solid shooter when given space getting height off the floor. Should find a home at the small college level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9YDYIHC27I
Devonta Blevins (Rich East)
Definitely a prospect that we didn’t previously know about that is intriguing. Bouncy two guard that opens the video up with an array of thunderous slams. Wiry and long build. Showed a bit of toughness on some finishes inside. Really explosive second jump on the glass. He has a long release on his shot, but knocks them down from the corners. D3 prospect with chance to elevate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpIiywtpxYQ&feature=emb_logo
Donavan Johnson (Rich East)
Smaller point guard with a thin build. Good speed in the open floor pushing through the defense while they are running backwards. Likes the euro step move as his finisher in the paint. Capable shooter, but needs to speed up the release. Small college prospect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jbG7Hb0_g8&feature=youtu.be
Taijon Barry Taijon Barry 6'5" | SF Eisenhower | 2021 State IL (Eisenhower)
Barry is a 6’4” small forward with a long and wiry frame. Uses that length effectively in a number areas of his game. Finishes well around the cup on slithery drives and crashes the offensive glass for second chance points. Gets in passing lanes defensively on the perimeter jumping them and taking them the other way. Best offensively as a driver in the open floor or slashing. Not much of a shooter at this stage although he can hit one every now and then. His passing was an area we had underrated him making decisive decisions dishing the rock that often led to open looks.
https://app.krossover.com/intelligence/reel/438989
Brennan Syas Brennan Syas 6'2" | SG Southland Prep | 2021 IL (Southland Prep)
Syas is a long armed combo guard with good size. The lefty rebounds well for his position especially on the defensive end. Uses that same length on the defensive end to block shots even if he gets beat initially. Decent passer in the half court and can slash a little. Small college player.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE_ZEPqAgTg&feature=youtu.be
Jalen Williams (Joliet Central)
Super tiny guard at only 5’8”. Quick with the ball in his hands weaving in and out of defenders. Plays with confidence. Decent pull up jump shot. D3/NAIA prospect most likely.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11611052/5e73aff6e985870d2cbd7b1a
Connor Jenkins (Lincoln Way West)
Jenkins has excellent size at 6’7” for his small forward position. Plus catch and shoot threat that knocks down threes with excellent form. Also mixes in a pull up game from mid-range on his drives. Skilled and crafty wing that is emerging.
https://twitter.com/connorjenkins05/status/1257752027469357062
Jheir Jones (Lincoln Way East)
Jones is a smaller guard, but he has wiry strength. Speed in the open floor is one of his biggest strengths. Crisp ball handler that makes quick decisions as a distributor once he gets in the paint off dribble penetration. Capable pull up jump shooter that will be a nice pick up at the small college level.