Illinois 2017 Small College Wings
Lots of quality small college wing prospects are still out there in the class of 2017 in Illinois. Here we break down many of our favorites. SF Terry Smith Jr (Curie) Smith is a 6’5” junk yard dog combo…
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Continue ReadingLots of quality small college wing prospects are still out there in the class of 2017 in Illinois. Here we break down many of our favorites.
SF Terry Smith Jr (Curie)
Smith is a 6’5” junk yard dog combo forward that is a beast on the boards. Most of his damage is done from 15 feet and in. Could be looked at by D2 programs or is a high priority D3.
SF Jared Scott (OPRF)
Scott is having a great senior season. The small forward has good size and the ability to slash from the wing in the half court. Strength allows him to finish inside. Solid rebounder on the wing. He is a low D2 prospect that could be a nice JUCO candidate as well to elevate stock.
SF Max Muller (Porta)
Muller is a versatile wing that can shoot it from deep, slash, and is a sound passer. Also like what he brings to the table defensively. D2 programs should take a long look at this central Illinois wing.
SG Martrell Barnes (North Lawndale)
Barnes stands at 6’2” and plays with a lot of power. Most of his damage is done from 15 feet in hitting mid-range jumpers and scoring in the paint. Can defend both backcourt spots. JUCO prospect.
SF Jeameril Wilson (Niles Notre Dame)
Wilson is a big time athlete with size at the wing position. Potential as a wing defender. Has all the physical tools to excel at the D2 level with upside.
SG Tyler Chisom (Proviso East)
Chisom is a tough and hard-nosed wing that can really defend on the perimeter. Rebounds well and is tenacious slashing to the rim. JUCO prospect.
SG Josh Niego (Brother Rice)
Niego has gotten stronger in his upper body and his athleticism has improved over the last six months. He is a plus shooter that moves well without the ball. High D3 prospect that could play D2 in the right situation.
SG Justin Fox (Dwight)
Fox is posting huge numbers as a senior after a strong summer with Mercury Elite’s second team last year. He can score with relative ease, but is doing it against small school competition. High D3/NAIA target.
SF Jose Grubbs (Joliet Central)
Grubbs is among our favorite players in this class with his ability to defend at a high level, rebound against bigger guys, and has a nose for the ball. Offensively can slash a little and get out in transition. Elite D3 prospect.
SF Elijah Ward (Joliet West)
Ward is a big wing that handles the ball a lot for Joliet West. Plays a point forward role at times. Solid passing feel and has the ability to score off the bounce. Defensive potential. JUCO prospect.
SF Bryan Jakobsze (Downers Grove North)
Jakobsze is a versatile wing that’s calling card is being able to stuff the stat sheet and compete on both ends of the floor. He should be looked at by low D2/high D3 schools.
SF Parker Bland (Quincy)
Bland is a 6’4” combo forward that has great strength in his upper body. The lefty can stretch the floor with his shooting and is crafty in the lane scoring in the paint. Could see him as a low D2 player or impact D3/NAIA .
SG Trevor Ross (Bolingbrook)
Thick bodied wing that can shoot it from the perimeter. Tough defender and quality rebounder. D3 prospect.
SG Logan Atkins (South Elgin)
Atkins can shoot it from the perimeter with a strong frame. Impressed us with his play last fall at the Top 250 Expo. D3 player.
SG Jeremy Hunter (Metea Valley)
Hunter is a slippery wing that can score with his athleticism, but his jump shot has made strides as a senior. D3/NAIA kid.
SG Drake Jeffries (Mattoon)
Jeffries is a long and rangy shooting guard with upside as a scorer. D3/NAIA/JUCO prospect.
SF Hamza Gocobija (Lincoln Park)
Gocobija is a big wing that can really shoot it from the perimeter. D3/NAIA.
SG John Contant (Stagg)
Contant is a tough wing that can shoot the ball from the perimeter. D3/NAIA prospect.
SF Isaiah Walton (Springfield Southeast)
Walton is a long and rangy wing that can slash off the bounce and is improving as a shooter. Potential on D. D3/NAIA.
SG Luke Anthony (Wheaton North)
Anthony is a plus spot up shooter that will be a great D3/NAIA shooter.