Grassroots Team Spotlight: SW ILL Jets 17U
Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Southwest Illinois Jets 17U team, which is based in metro east Illinois just outside of St. Louis. The Illinois-based program annually has talented players from the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Southwest Illinois Jets 17U team, which is based in metro east Illinois just outside of St. Louis. The Illinois-based program annually has talented players from the St. Louis, MO side of the river on the team.
Missouri Prospects
Cole Farrell 6’4″ Hazelwood Central: Explosive wing player who is one of the most impressive dunkers in the state. He is an excellent slasher who attacks the offensive boards well. He has the tools to be a lock-down defender.
Matt Thompson Matt Thompson 6'2" | SG Sedalia - Smith Cotton | 2021 State MO 6’4″ Chaminade: A good-sized wing with a excellent set of fundamentals on the offensive end. He has good athleticism and a high basketball IQ to match. He has a nice looking jump shot with good passing skills.
Marlon Owens Marlon Owens 5'9" | PG McCluer North | 2021 State MO 5’9″ McCluer North: Tough point guard with good quickness and ability to get into the lane and make plays. He finishes well on the the drive and can drop dimes to his open teammates.
Devlin Tomlinson Devlin Tomlinson 6'6" | PF Blue Springs South | 2021 State MO 6’2″ Hazelwood Central: Athletic wing player who operates well around the basket with his slashing drives and ability to finish in traffic. He is also good at shooting into the passing lanes on defense.
Illinois Players
Dre Scott 6’5″ Pinckneyville
Danny Granger 6’7″ Collinsville
Nathan Hall 6’7’ Collinsville
Dante Herrin 6’3″ Alton
JaMarkus Gary 6’1″ Alton