Film Room: 2023 Central Illinois Prospects
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 looking how they project long term. Here is our Film Room: 2023 Central Illinois Prospects!
Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden)
Pence stands at 6’4” and can really put it in the hoop for a freshman. The central Illinois wing has positional size and plus athleticism. He has super deep range on his three point shot. Drills them from beyond the NBA line off the catch. More than just a shooter however. He can put it on the deck on straight line drives using his size to get runners or short shots over post defenders. Pushes in the open floor and finishes above the rim if he gets to the cup. D1 prospect already.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12866575/5e723825e985870d2cbd254a
Jake Hamilton Jake Hamilton 6'3" | SG Sacred Heart Griffin | 2023 State IL (Sacred Heart Griffin)
Hamilton is a crafty 6’3” left handed two guard that was very productive as a freshman. He averaged 11.2 points and 4.1 rebound a game during his first season of high school basketball. Not an elite level athlete, but he is so crafty scoring in the paint. Maneuvers the ball around to get shots off in the paint. Finishes well with either hand at the rim and can go through contact. Clean spot up shooter with a concise release. Has the potential to develop into a high level shot maker.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12722870/5e72bac6e9852419ac83c9d1
Grant Welch Grant Welch 6'3" | PG Moline | 2023 State IL (Moline)
Welch is a strong bodied 6’1” point guard that is a crafty finisher around the hoop. Toughness going through opponents in the paint. Works well in ball screen situations as a passer. Capable spot up shooter.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13864297/5e7a4a9632dc5e0ea040d4e3
Cannon Leonard Cannon Leonard 6'10" | C Iroquois West | 2023 IL (Iroquois West)
Leonard is an interesting big man prospect to track. Legit size and strength inside. He goes 6’8” and 220 pounds as a freshman. Has broad shoulders. Leonard is just an average to slightly below average athlete, but he makes up for it with body positioning and good footwork. Goes after rebounds in traffic keeping his hands up. Stays straight up walling up as a shot blocking presence. One to track down the line.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13022406/5e741e74d45ff0137c6fae2f
Ethan Kizer Ethan Kizer 6'6" | SF Metamora | 2023 State IL (Metamora)
Kizer is a prospect that we saw a little during the summer in his travel team days before he entered high school. The first thing that stands out is well his long hair….but beyond that is his elite athleticism. The 6’6” small forward has big time athletic pop. Not only shown on dunks, but he does it defensively and in all areas of his game. Plays on the ball quite a bit in almost a point-forward role flashing decent passing feel. His shooting really stood out to me. Opened the video up drilling three after three spotting up. If he proves to be a high level shooter with his athleticism D1s will be knocking down his door.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13859346/5e7396b15b3c870ab84fb0ad
Brock Harding Brock Harding 6'0" | PG Moline | 2023 State #222 Nation IL (Moline)
Harding is a fun playmaking lead guard. He is small and thin at 5’10” 130 pounds. High level passer that makes plays in the lane. Excellent passing feel finding cutters and teammates slipping to the hoop. His creativity combining his ball handling and vision in the half court was very impressive. Solid shooter especially coming off ball screens.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10402404/5e86542b4ba89c10a4586f84
Bristol Lewis Bristol Lewis 6'2" | PG Geneseo | 2023 IL (Geneseo)
Lewis is a 6’1” combo guard that is most effective playing off the ball early in his career. Good looking three point shot with sound mechanics. Creative ball handler that can get in the lane. Likes throwing in runners off the bounce. Sneaks in for occasional offensive rebounds.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13836419/5e7fbf50d225110c70b80997