2018 Illinois Post Stock Risers
It is a thin group of posts in the class of 2018 early on, but here is a pair that really boosted their stock with their strong play in July. PF Messiah Jones (Simeon) Jones is a rangy 6’5” four…
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Continue ReadingIt is a thin group of posts in the class of 2018 early on, but here is a pair that really boosted their stock with their strong play in July.
PF Messiah Jones (Simeon)
Jones is a rangy 6’5” four man with long arms and projectable frame to where he should grow quite a bit more before he graduates in a few years. He is best on the defensive end with his elite shot blocking skill consistently protecting the rim and altering shots. Jones is a plus rebounder on both ends of the floor that is extremely bouncy with a quick second jump. Offensively he is starting to come around with flashes of skill showing quick spins on the block and finishing well on quick passes inside.
C Edu Okanu (TF South)
Okanu has long arms, is athletic, and very active around the hoop. Presence defensively with his size and length. One to watch going forward and should gain some valuable experience playing alongside Brandon Johnson in high school this year. The 6’7” post helped his stock when we saw him with Day One 15U.