2022 Illinois Stock Risers
What prospects in the class of 2022 have made the biggest leaps in our most recent update? Here are a few of the Stock Risers! Justin King Justin King 6'4" | PG Mascoutah | 2022 State IL (Mascoutah) Previous…
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Continue ReadingWhat prospects in the class of 2022 have made the biggest leaps in our most recent update? Here are a few of the Stock Risers!
Justin King Justin King 6'4" | PG Mascoutah | 2022 State IL (Mascoutah)
Previous Ranking: #23
Current Ranking: #14
We caught King again live in person during the second half of the high school season and wow was he impressive showing growth in all areas of his game. The 6’3” point guard has long arms and a slender build. Smooth acceleration with the ball in his hands. Excels in transition both as a finisher and passer. Gets to the rim where he is a quality layup maker and passes it well dumping off to his teammates. Slick handles slithering through the defense getting to the rim and hitting runners. Capable shooter that continues to improve. Moves feet defensively and flashes on that end.
Shaedon Simpson Shaedon Simpson 6'6" | SG Lake Forest Academy | 2022 State IL (Lake Forest Academy)
Previous Ranking: #32
Current Ranking: #24
LFA has a stacked 2022 class. Simpson is one of those prospects that just continues to grow on us every time we see him play. Really like the upside with this 6’4” shooting guard. Long, wiry, and bouncy athlete on the wing. Gets to the rim in transition where he finishes with athletic layups. Slick straight line slasher in the half court. Can hit from both mid-range and three. Good form on his spot up jump shot.
Sean Paige Sean Paige 6'8" | C Anderson | 2022 State IN (Willowbrook)
Previous Ranking: #66
Current Ranking: #42
The 6’7” 230 pound big man plays with strength and physicality around the hoop. Power post game on the block that has decent footwork around the hoop. Catches passes on the move toward the basket for buckets. Good area rebounder that snatches them with his strong hands. Flashes as a shooter and is a brick wall as a post defender.
Zeke Williams Zeke Williams 6'3" | SG Naperville North | 2022 State IL (Naperville North)
Previous Ranking: #95
Current Ranking: #43
Williams is a 6’3” shooting guard that is super long! As a sophomore he averaged 11.2 points, 5.2 dimes, and shot 48% from three. High release on his jump shot with a quick release from catch to shot. Slick driver with creative handles and change of direction in the lane. Assertive moves when the ball touches his hands. Not a lot of wasted time. Plus athlete that contests perimeter shots on the defensive end.
Nick Martinelli Nick Martinelli 6'6" | SF Glenbrook South | 2022 State #235 Nation IL (Glenbrook South)
Previous Ranking: #89
Current Ranking: #54
Martinelli stands at 6’6” with good length. Crafty driver that is left hand dominant. Shows touch around the hoop and is gritty on the glass. Potential to improve as an athlete moving forward!
Sam Bradbury Sam Bradbury 6'8" | C Mattoon | 2022 State IL (Mattoon)
Previous Ranking: #74
Current Ranking: #58
The Mattoon five man is a big boy at 6’8” 257 pounds. Plays with power on the offensive end. Seals well on the block and also likes quick spin moves. Shoots a high percentage from the field shooting 76% as a sophomore. Good area rebounder that snatches them. Not a super explosive athlete, but he is a pretty good defender in the post and moves well for his size.
Kolby Gilles Kolby Gilles 6'7" | PF St Ignatius | 2022 State IL (St. Ignatius)
Previous Ranking: #82
Current Ranking: #66
Gilles is a 6’5” power forward that has a big and strong body. Plus athlete that looks like a college defensive lineman. Plays with a high motor. Physical around the hoop. Dives well in the pick and roll. Snatches rebounds. Better shooter than we had previously given him credit as he shot 37% on the year from beyond the arc showing pretty good form.