Recruiting Report: Oliver Stephen (2017)
Edwardsville 2017 small forward Oliver Stephen stands at 6’4” with solid athleticism. He is at his best shooting from the perimeter. Stephen is a plus spot up shooter that has a quick release from three. When he gets on a…
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Continue ReadingEdwardsville 2017 small forward Oliver Stephen stands at 6’4” with solid athleticism. He is at his best shooting from the perimeter. Stephen is a plus spot up shooter that has a quick release from three. When he gets on a roll he can carry a team from deep with his perimeter stroke. Every now and then can slash to the hoop. A D2 program should find great value with him.
The junior discussed how the season is going on one of the best teams in the state.
“I feel like I am doing pretty good. Everyone is finding me and getting me open. Mark (Smith) is passing the ball great to me for threes so it is going well.”
He ran with the Southwest Jets on the circuit this past summer.
“I feel it went pretty good. I was actually playing with a broken ankle for the last five weeks. I feel like I have been able to attack off the dribble a little bit more and play one on one defense.”
“I have been talking to SIUE and UIS.”
Illinois Springfield has extended him an offer.