Scouting Report: Olney Central College

<p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PrepHoopsIllinois was in attendance at the Rotary Classic at Olney Central College this past weekend where we got the chance to see the 2015-2016 edition of OCC.  They got the 73-59 win over Elizabethtown.  Let’s take a look at their standout performers led by a talented freshman group!</span></span></p><h2>SF DaQuan Lilly (Olney Central College _ Freshman)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lilly was dominant for OCC!  When his team needs him to take over the game that is exactly what he does.  This freshman qualifier stands at 6’6” and is built like a defensive end with tremendous strength.  Lilly bullies his way to the hoop with his strength and athleticism.  The long and angular forward is powerful getting in the lane and finishes well through contact.  When he is going downhill he is tough to contain!  His length helps him be an active rebounder.  Solid passer especially out of the high post where he finds cutters to the hoop.  Has hitch in shot that will need to be cleaned up going forward.  Extremely impressive performance tallying 22 points in the win.  Mid-major and low-major programs should take notice of this physically dominant forward.</span></span></p> <h2>SF Gilwan Nelson (Olney Central College _ Freshman)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nelson was one of my favorite players to watch in high school last year and the Mt. Vernon product is making an instant impact as a freshman for OCC.  The 6’5” small forward made a living off back cuts scoring at the hoop.  Nelson played mostly inside and was always around the ball making plays.  He does the little things well.  Defends, rebounds, sound passer, and plays with a motor.  Can hit 15 foot jumper.  Will need to continue to add strength and improve on his free throw shooting going forward.  Has the potential down the line to be a D1 recruit.</span></span></p> <h2>G Cale Hall (Olney Central College _ Freshman)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hall is a 6’0” freshman guard that showed his ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter especially off the catch.  Tough and can handle it every now and then.</span></span></p> <h2>PG Steven Davis (Olney Central College _ Sophomore)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Davis is intriguing with his size at 6’4” for a lead guard.  He is a good athlete that has a feel for passing the basketball.  Can shoot it some from the perimeter when left open.  Needs to improve defensively and cut down on mental mistakes.  D2 prospect at the next level.</span></span></p> <h2>SF Ajay Sanders (Olney Central College _ Freshman)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sanders is a 6’5” freshman qualifier that started off the game strong with several powerful slashes to the hoop using his strength to finish at the rim.  Also hit the glass for a strong and-1.  Flashed a three point shot from the wing once.  Foul trouble hampered him however as he spent much of the game on the bench.</span></span></p> <h2>C Austin Roberton (Olney Central College _ Freshman)</h2><p><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Roberton is a 6’9” center that has long arms and a gangly frame.  He showed potential around the hoop with a soft touch and a 12 foot baseline jumper.  Needs to get stronger physically and play tougher around the hoop.  Definitely has potential though!</span></span></p>