Best in State: Transfers

<p>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 the <strong>Best in State: Transfers!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Brandon Weston (Morgan Park)</strong></p> <p>This transfer actually happened a year ago, but the state’s #3 2021 wasn’t cleared to play last year after his move over from Lake Forest Academy.  Look for him to be a huge contributor for the Mustangs this year with his athleticism and perimeter scoring.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jeremiah Williams (Simeon)</strong></p> <p>Williams is making the move over from St. Laurence to state power Simeon.  This highly ranked wing is primed for a huge year in the spotlight.  He can score from all three levels and is ready to make a name for himself statewide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Reggie Strong (Orr)</strong></p> <p>Strong is an aggressive lefty point guard that has bounced around high schools throughout his career, but will finish it at Orr as a senior.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Joel Watts (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <p>Watts has been a mainstay at St. Rita during his career.  He is making the move over to HF for his senior year where he will provide stability at the point guard position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Christian Shumate (Bloom)</strong></p> <p>Shumate is going to make a state title contender in Bloom even more of a threat!  Elite level athlete that at the high school level can play two through five on both ends of the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Will Wolfe (Oswego East)</strong></p> <p>Wolfe is a top 20 senior prospect that has a versatile offensive game along with a feathery jump shot.  Will team up with Sam Schultz to give Oswego East quite a 1-2 punch.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Louis Lesmond (Niles Notre Dame)</strong></p> <p>Lesmond is among the best wing prospects in the state’s junior class.  Sharp shooter transferred over from Evanston after moving in from France a year ago.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Saiveon Williams (Curie)</strong></p> <p>This transfer from South Carolina is primed to make a name for himself with his athleticism, defense, and toughness for a balanced Curie squad.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Patrick Readye (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <p>East St. Louis got a boost adding Readye to Armond Williams on their frontline.  Readye has always had potential and now it is time for him to shine.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jaehshon Thomas (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Thomas is the #2 point guard in the junior class.  He is making a big jump from Aurora Christian to state powerhouse Whitney Young where he will play alongside DJ Steward and Tyler Beard.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>AJ Casey (Tinley Park)</strong></p> <p>Casey is the best underclassmen prospect in the state.  He made the most shocking transfer move of the summer going from Simeon to Tinley Park.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ethyn Brown (Belleville East)</strong></p> <p>Brown played his first two years at Belleville Althoff and will finish his career out at Belleville East.  The point guard runs his team and can score when needed.</p>