#HardWorkSZN Classic: Illinois Recruiting Notebook
Recruiting is heating up in the state of Illinois with players coming off the board fast and furious! We caught up with some of the top 2021 prospects from the #HardWorkSZN Classic this past weekend in Omaha to see where…
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Continue ReadingRecruiting is heating up in the state of Illinois with players coming off the board fast and furious! We caught up with some of the top 2021 prospects from the #HardWorkSZN Classic this past weekend in Omaha to see where their recruitment’s stand. Check out our #HardWorkSZN Classic: Illinois Recruiting Notebook!
Grant Newell Grant Newell 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2021 State IL (Beyond Ball College Prospects)
It was a huge event for the Whitney Young power forward. He was the most consistent we have seen him with his production scoring inside and out. Hit the glass and defended at a high level. On this recruitment he said, “Cornell is the only school that has been making me feel like a priority. I’ve been in contact with them the most and with multiple of their coaches. Other schools I have been talking to maybe one assistant coach.” He says those other programs remaining in contact include Tulsa, Cal, Murray State, and Miami (OH).
Jaehshon Thomas Jaehshon Thomas 6'1" | PG Whitney Young | 2021 State IL (Beyond Ball College Prospects)
Thomas had a big weekend as well in Omaha even though he just played on Saturday. The Whitney Young product is among the top combos on the board in the state. He is in communication the most with Tulsa, UIC, Niagara, Miami (OH), and Colgate. Also hearing from UNC Greensboro, Bowling Green, Utah State, and Appalachian State.
Ashawn Burbridge Ashawn Burbridge 6'5" | PF Joliet West | 2021 State IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Burbridge is a high energy and undersized four man that just produces every single time out. He will be an ideal small college post player. Right now he says the only school in contact with him is Loras College.
Jaden Terrell Jaden Terrell 6'7" | SF Wheeling | 2021 State IL (Team RWA)
This Wheeling lefty small forward shot lights out from the perimeter at the event. He says he has been talking a lot with Wyoming. Also had conversations with St. Norbert, North Carolina A&T, and Arkansas Little Rock. Miami (OH) is another school that has talked with him.
Sincere Malone Sincere Malone 6'7" | PF CBA | 2021 State NC (Team RWA)
We came away very impressed with the way this Corliss combo forward played this past weekend. Drilled jump shots, ran the floor, and has excellent size. Chicago State recently offered Malone. On that program he said, “Chicago State is one of those schools that will be in my top choices because the relationship and trust I have with Coach Lance Irvin. Coach Sean Woods and I will be building a relationship as we go on.”