Illinois Class of 2017 Top Small College PG
In this edition of our look at the point guard group in 2017 we breakdown the prospects that are targets at the D2, D3, and NAIA levels. Who are some of the guys that we believe will excel at those…
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Continue ReadingIn this edition of our look at the point guard group in 2017 we breakdown the prospects that are targets at the D2, D3, and NAIA levels. Who are some of the guys that we believe will excel at those levels?
D2 Targets
These are some guys that can be solid contributors at the D2 level.
Jalen Clanton (Riverside Brookfield)
Clanton is a solid D2 point guard with his ability to run a team and not get rattled while being able to shoot it from deep.
Marcus Garrett (Hillcrest)
Garrett is a tough as nails point guard that is more of a scorer who can put up monster numbers on the high school level.
Devin Whitelow (Washington)
Smaller lead guard that knows how to run a team with a high basketball IQ and vision in the half court.
Ramar Evans (Loyola)
Big and physical guard with strength that has feel for game and can hit a pull up jumper.
Tray Buchanan (United Township)
Power point guard that is best attacking downhill and scoring at the rim. Strong July with Kingdom Hoops.
Aundrae Williams (Springfield Lanphier)
Versatile point guard that can defend both guard spots and has the ability to do a little bit of everything.
Josiah Wallace (Marshall)
Slick handling lead guard with great feel and vision in the open floor and flare for passing the ball.
D3/NAIA
We now look at some of our favorite D3/NAIA prospects in the class of 2017.
Joey Coffaro (Hersey)
Coffaro is a tough point guard that can shoot it from deep off the catch and pulling up.
Jack Nolan (Benet)
Nolan is one of the best pure shooters in the state with his ability to drill shots off the catch.
Grant Wolfe (Effingham)
Tough lead guard that plays with savvy and knows how to run the show while knocking down shots.
Yaakema Rose (Springfield Lanphier)
Physical point guard that lacks height, but makes up for it with his motor and toughness.
Calvin Hill (Kenwood)
Sleeper point guard that had a solid grassroots circuit and feel for the game at the lead guard spot.
Allonte Pickens (Curie)
Electric guard that is super productive putting up points in a hurry.
Rico Sylvester (Belleville East)
Rangy guard with size that has solid athleticism and feel for the game.
Justin Shadowens (Marion)
Great shooting point guard that drills them from both mid-range and three.
Trey Mack (St. Ignatius)
Lefty with good size and upside as a combo guard.