Best in State: Lefties
Time for our annual Fall series “Best in State”. In this we look each day at a different category and break down what players across the state are the best at that particular aspect of the game. Today we examine…
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Continue ReadingTime for our annual Fall series “Best in State”. In this we look each day at a different category and break down what players across the state are the best at that particular aspect of the game. Today we examine the Best in State: Lefties!
Adam Miller (Morgan Park)
Miller is the top southpaw in the state. This lefty point guard is an elite level scorer that has deep range on his shot.
Marcus Watson (Morgan Park)
Watson is a two way point guard that gets after it on the defensive end and is a high level passer. Committed to Wake Forest.
Connor Dillon (Peoria Notre Dame)
The Winona State commit is a bouncy point guard that can explode to the rim along with knock down deep threes.
Connor Linke (St. Charles North)
Linke is a skilled back to the basket post that uses his left hand to get points on the interior.
Dominic Martinelli (Glenbrook South)
Crafty scorer that has a tremendous feel for getting buckets against any opponent he goes up against.
Marcus Skeete (Waubonsie Valley)
Skeete is a thick bodied wing that has a unique game. Improving lefty jumper has opened up more ways to score.
Aaron Tims (Hinsdale South)
Lefty power forward that uses his quickness around the hoop for second chance opportunities and has an opportunity to be a good mid-range shooter.
Taaj Davis (Aurora Christian)
Davis is a southpaw point guard that shoots daggers from three.
Damontae Taylor (Zion Benton)
Taylor is a rangy lefty power forward that excels playing in the transition game throwing down dunks and protecting the rim defensively.
Justin Cross (OPRF)
Cross is a multi positional prospect that has length and versatility on both ends of the floor.
Reggie Strong (Orr)
Quick and aggressive left handed point guard that wins off the bounce and is a solid defender.
Jack Weber (El Paso Gridley)
Weber can stretch the floor as a face up four man. Also flashes skill on the block.
Jack Holmstrom (Rockford Guilford)
This lefty 6’6” small forward has nice strength and plays with a lot of toughness. The skill set is there as well being able to shoot it off the catch or connect on mid-range shots.
John Poulakidas (Neuqua Valley)
Poulakidas is among the top wings in the junior class. The lefty can really shoot it from deep and has greatly improved his all-around game.
Shaun Riley (O’Fallon)
Bouncy lefty post that hits the offensive glass and finishes well around the hoop.
Nathanael Hoskins (Danville)
Hoskins is a crafty lefty guard that makes sound decisions with the ball.
Jeffery Oakley (Perspectives)
New name that has emerged in recent months. Long and lanky small forward that attacks with force.