Senior Sunday: Recruiting Updates
We are getting closer and closer to the end of the high school season and that means seniors will be making their college decisions. PrepHoopsIllinois will be checking in weekly to get an update on a different group of prospects…
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Continue ReadingWe are getting closer and closer to the end of the high school season and that means seniors will be making their college decisions. PrepHoopsIllinois will be checking in weekly to get an update on a different group of prospects in our series Senior Sunday to see where things stand with their recruitments.
PG Mark Smith (Edwardsville)
Overall Rank: #9
Position Rank: #3
Projected Level: HM
Smith continues to be the hottest prospect in the state. Boston College offered. Indiana came to watch him. Kansas was at his practice. Oklahoma is starting to pick up the interest level. This recruitment continues to heat up!
SG Chris Harris (Lake Forest Academy)
Overall Rank: #38
Postion Rank: #11
Projected Level: D2
Harris is having a big senior campaign. He tells us that D2 Southern Indiana has been showing significant recent interest along with Missouri S&T. Also has heard from Winona State.
PG Aundrae Williams (Springfield Lanphier)
Overall Rank: #68
Position Rank: #17
Projected Level: D2
Williams gets after it on both ends of the floor as a lead guard. He and his travel team coach Gavin Sullivan with the Illinois Irish are hearing from Tennessee State, Siena, Souix Falls, Minnesota State, Drury, UMSL, Minot State, North Greenville, Southern Indiana, and Illinois Springfield. He currently doesn’t have any offers or visits locked in at this time, but is in the process of setting up trips to UMSL and Drury.
PF Justin Bottorff (Quincy Notre Dame)
Overall Rank: #80
Position Rank: #19
Projected Level: D3/NAIA +
Bottorff landed offers from Notre Dame College and Quincy. Also in communication and is looking into potential visits to Northwest Missouri State, Minot State, Malone, and UMSL.
PG Joey Coffaro (Hersey)
Overall Rank: #95
Position Rank: #23
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
Coffaro has continued his momentum from the summer into the high school season. He says his top two right now are St. John’s and Lacrosse. Also in contact with St. John’s and Eckerd College.
SF Logan Atkins (South Elgin)
Overall Rank: #101
Position Rank: #24
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
The senior is on an overnight visit to UW Lacrosse this weekend. Atkins is going on a visit to Upper Iowa on Wednesday. Also plans on making a trip to Rochester.
PF Taylor Heil (Carterville)
Overall Rank: #110
Position Rank: #23
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
Heil just finished his mid-winter tournament where he averaged a double double of 12.5 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Right now the two schools that are making him a priority are Rose Hulman and Illinois Institute of Technology.
SG Drake Jeffries (Mattoon)
Overall Rank: #118
Position Rank: #29
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
Jeffries recently returned from an injury that held him out for over a month. The smooth wing has interest from Minot State, Millikin, and Augustana.
PF Nathan Scott (Neuqua Valley)
Overall Rank: #124
Position Rank: #28
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
Scott is a combo forward that emerged in July presenting athleticism and upside. As of now he is leaning toward playing on the circuit this summer with All-In and reclassifying to 2018. Springfield Commonwealth Academy is showing a lot of interest as a prep school.
PG Matt Stritzel (Niles Notre Dame)
Overall Rank: #157
Position Rank: #45
Projected Level: D3/NAIA
Stritzel is a big combo guard with a good feel for the game. He says Grand Valley State is showing a lot of interest and he is looking to set up a visit. Also has been in contact with St. Francis and Judson.
SG Skyler Nash (Gould Academy)
Overall Rank: Prep School
Position Rank: Prep School
Projected Level: LM
Nash graduated last year from Riverside Brookfield and is now attending Gould Academy. He is lighting it up there including a recent 40 point game. His recruitment is skyrocketing! This weekend he is taking an official visit to Detroit. Currently holds offers from Detroit, Vermont, Albany, Robert Morris, Maine, Siena, and Lafayette. Also is hearing from Rice, Fordham, St. Bonaventure, Dartmouth, Columbia, and American.