Out of State: Illinois Prospects Update
At PHI we continue to keep you posted on the play of former Illinois prospects who are now playing in other states because of no high school season here this year. Check out below some of the top performances from…
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Continue ReadingAt PHI we continue to keep you posted on the play of former Illinois prospects who are now playing in other states because of no high school season here this year. Check out below some of the top performances from former Illinois prospects.
Braden Flanagan (Olney – Sullivan, IN)
Flanagan is a tough and gritty small college 2021 gem at the lead guard spot. Some of his top games from the season so far include 18 points & 5 dimes vs Cloverdale, 23 points vs Edgewood, 24 points & 5 assists vs North Knox, and 14 points & 6 dimes vs South Putnam.
Caleb Burton (O’Fallon – Confluence, MO)
Burton is a smooth 2022 point guard that brings athleticism and upside to the position. His top games include 19 points, 5 steals, 3 rebounds, and 3 dimes against St. Charles. Also had a nice outing against O’Fallon Christian going for 16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. On the season so far he is averaging 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.8 steals while shooting 44.4% from three and 65.2% from the field overall.
Braxton Stacker (Belleville East – Cardinal Ritter, MO)
Stacker is another metro east 2022 that crossed the border to play in St. Louis. Against CBC he had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Another good outing against South Iron recording 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Going up against Father Tolton he had 17 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals.
Josh Smith (OPRF – Culver City, CA)
Playing games in California at the AIM Sports Complex Smith has been posting big numbers including 32 points vs Wolfpack Training, 27 points against Cali Rebels Red, 32 points against Team 562, and 20 points vs Ocean City Black. This 2021 shooting guard should be on the D1 radar.
Luke Braman (Roanoke Benson – Feltrim Academy, FL)
Braman decided to play a senior year at the Florida prep to fine tune his game despite already being committed. Since getting down there he has helped them to a 5-2 record including 10 points and 10 boards vs PHSBA Academy in one game and then went for 14 points and 11 boards in another. In a matchup with IMPACT Ballers he had 8 points and 17 rebounds.
Jalen Houston (Bogan – Carolina Basketball Academy, NC)
We checked in with one of the most explosive guards in the Illinois 2021 class who is now at Carolina Basketball Academy. He is averaging 21 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals on the year for the prep school.