#GritSZNKickoff: Illinois New Names
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What new names from Illinois put themselves on the map this past weekend at the #GritSZNKickoff? We dive into some of the best right here! Jakori Adams (Rush Academy 15U) Adams opened our eyes on Saturday morning with a…
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Continue ReadingWhat new names from Illinois put themselves on the map this past weekend at the #GritSZNKickoff? We dive into some of the best right here!
Jakori Adams (Rush Academy 15U)
Adams opened our eyes on Saturday morning with a 23 point performance. The 6’0” athletic two guard from Belleville West plays with a high-motor relentlessly attacking the defense. Over and over again took it to the hole where he converted difficult layups. The 2024 prospect put himself on our radar with a strong performance and we will definitely continue to track the 2024 wing.
Austin Ambrose Austin Ambrose 6'9" | C Ba | 2022 State IL & Luke Tarnow Luke Tarnow 6'9" | C Benet | 2022 State IL (HIT 17U)
We put these two big men together from HIT as both have legit size for the center position. Ambrose stands at 6’9” from Batavia. He has good strength and the lefty flashed feel for scoring around the hoop. Tarnow is listed at 6’8” from Benet. Can step out and knock down a shot and was an effective rim protector. Very interested to see the development of these two over the next several months.
Martez Rhodes Martez Rhodes 6'3" | SG Danville | 2022 State IL (Champaign Heat 17U)
Rhodes made major noise in his debut with Champaign Heat. The Danville 6’3” shooting guard is a physically built wing who can score from multiple levels spotting up for corner threes along with using his body to convert at the rim. Good rebounder and tough wing defender.
Jermontre Young Jermontre Young 5'10" | PG Urbana | 2022 IL (Champaign Heat 17U)
Young brought a lot of tenacity for the Champaign Heat squad. Bowling ball type guard was an energy guy getting after it on the defensive end and scoring on tough baskets at the rim.
Quinton Hunter Quinton Hunter 6'1" | PG Lockport Township | 2023 IL (Illinois T-Wolves 16U)
The Lockport point guard is a sweet shooting lefty that drained an array of threes. Feathery touch both off the bounce and spotting up. Liked his feel and pace as a lead guard showing nice passing instincts.
Jemere Jefferson (Team 815 North 17U)
This 5’9” Rockford Jefferson point guard plays taller than his height with his long arms. He did a nice job knocking down shots from distance along with making plays in the lane on floaters.