Illinois Mr. Basketball Candidate: Jordan Goodwin
In this series we take a look at the potential candidates for Mr. Basketball in the state of Illinois for this upcoming season. Here we profile Belleville Althoff 2017 shooting guard Jordan Goodwin. Profile: Goodwin has been on the…
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Continue ReadingIn this series we take a look at the potential candidates for Mr. Basketball in the state of Illinois for this upcoming season. Here we profile Belleville Althoff 2017 shooting guard Jordan Goodwin.
Profile:
Goodwin has been on the radar for his entire high school career. After monster sophomore and junior years he enters his senior season as the favorite to not only win Mr. Basketball, but to repeat as a state champion. Goodwin is a physical wing that attacks the basket downhill and is relentless on the glass. Finishes through contact and has an unwavering desire to win. He is committed to St. Louis.
Odds to Win:
3/2
Why he Can Win:
He is the most productive stat sheet stuffing player in the state of Illinois. With the graduation of three starters from last year that all went on to the D1 level including a pair of top 25 prospects Goodwin will be even more of a focus for his team. His scoring average and rebounding numbers should go up significantly as the season goes along. Goodwin will have high profile games all year across the state and his team is one of the best in Illinois.
Obstacles to Win:
Not a lot of obstacles in his way to this award. The biggest is probably not being from Chicago, but the fact he already has a reputation as a standout state champion shouldn’t make it much of a factor from upstate voters.