Region Rankings: 2022 Central Illinois
Time to dive into our Region Ranking Series! In this series we will look at the best prospects from a specific area in the class of 2022! Here are our top Central Illinois Prospects in the rising junior class! …
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Continue ReadingTime to dive into our Region Ranking Series! In this series we will look at the best prospects from a specific area in the class of 2022! Here are our top Central Illinois Prospects in the rising junior class!
#1 Jalen Quinn Jalen Quinn 6'3" | PG Tuscola | 2022 State #136 Nation IL (Tuscola)
Quinn vaulted into the top 10 overall after what we saw during the first half of the high school season. The 2022 lead guard has excellent size at 6’3” and he consistently dominated a lower level of competition. He has an all-around floor game with his ability to score, pass, rebound, and defend. His passing really stands out as a plus skill moving forward with a natural feel at the point dishing the rock.
#2 Jeremiah Talton Jeremiah Talton 6'6" | SF Quincy Senior | 2022 State IL (Quincy)
Talton is someone that we watched quite a bit of film on this spring from his sophomore season and kept being more impressed with what we saw. At 6’6” this wing is a big time athlete with major bounce around the hoop. Shot it at a 40% clip from three last season showcasing a free and easy release.
#3 Tye Banks Tye Banks 6'4" | SG Springfield Lanphier | 2022 IL (Springfield Lanphier)
This Springfield Lanphier shooting guard consistently gets in the lane and scores buckets finishing through contact. Burst with the ball in his hands. Powerful guard with a solid all-around skill level.
#4 Brylan Phillips Brylan Phillips 6'0" | PG Decatur Macarthur | 2022 State IL (Decatur MacArthur)
Strong bodied 6’0” point guard that pushes in the open floor and changes gears to keep the defense off balance. Sweet pull up jump shot. Eisenhower is a program that should make a move this upcoming season!
#5 Zach Cleveland Zach Cleveland 6'8" | PF Normal West | 2022 State IL (Normal Community)
Cleveland emerged on our radar watching some film from his sophomore season. This 6’6” power forward is an athletic four that can put it on the deck and finish above the rim. Can shoot it out of the post and extends out to beyond the arc on occasion. Intriguing name!
#6 Amarion Nimmers Amarion Nimmers 6'2" | PG Rock Island | 2022 State IL (Rock Island)
Nimmers is a 6’1” combo guard that can shoot it off the catch. He is a sound perimeter marksmen that plays well off of Jordan Rice Jordan Rice 5'7" | PG Rock Island | 2021 State IL at the point.
#7 Trey Redd Trey Redd 5'11" | PG Normal Community | 2022 State IL (Normal Community)
Redd intrigued us with some of his film from his junior year just like Cleveland above. The 5’10” lefty point guard is shifty and creative with the ball finishing difficult layups. Also has deep range on his shot.
#8 Kayden Nation Kayden Nation 6'6" | SF Elevation Prep | 2022 IN (Limestone)
Nation is a 6’5” four man that has brute strength in the paint. Good feel scoring on the block and can stretch it out on occasion with his shot from deep.
#9 Sam Bradbury Sam Bradbury 6'8" | C Mattoon | 2022 State IL (Mattoon)
Bradbury is huge at 6’8” 250+ pounds. Very efficient player on the block that shoots a high percentage from the field with his power and feel scoring close to the rim. Gobbles up rebounds in his area.
#10 Elijah Reese Elijah Reese 6'4" | PG Rock Island | 2022 State IL (Rock Island)
Reese is a rangy 6’3” guard that can play off the bounce getting to the rim with a smooth handle. Capable shooter as well.