O’Fallon Shootout: 2020 Illinois Evaluations Pt 1

<p>The O’Fallon Shootout featured many of the top prospects from the state of Illinois.  PHI was in the house for the entire event.  Here we break down the seniors in our <strong>O’Fallon Shootout: 2020 Illinois Evaluations Part 1</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Amarey Wills (O’Fallon)</strong></p> <p>This senior guard was the spark for O’Fallon in both games over the weekend.  He was the energizer that ignited them in the fourth quarter on Friday and Saturday.  His defense sparked them for scores taking it the other way for buckets.  Handles it well being strong with the ball.  Against Belleville West he had 9 points and in their win over Chaminade he went for 7 points.  Worth consideration at the D3 level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Logan Lowery (O’Fallon)</strong></p> <p>Lowery is a 6’2” two guard that brought some scoring to the table in O’Fallon’s win over Chaminade.  The senior got on the glass and hit a couple shots for 5 points and 6 rebounds (3 offensive).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/greg-wells/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/greg-wells/">Greg Wells</a></a> (Belleville West)</strong></p> <p>Wells is a transfer from Belleville Althoff that has been one of the most consistent scorers this season or the Maroons.  The senior two guard didn’t have his A game against O’Fallon Friday night.  Didn’t shoot it very well from distance going 0-4 from beyond the arc.  Showed flashes using his length on straight line drives to finish at the cup.  Decent passer for an off guard.  He had 6 point, 6 rebounds, and 3 dimes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/dawson-yates/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/dawson-yates/">Dawson Yates</a></a> (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <p>Yates is one of the top small school prospects in southern Illinois.  The wing has solid size and strength.  His best asset in their loss Friday was actually his passing.  For a wing he has a decent feel distributing especially in pick and roll situations.  Got to the cup a few times in the open floor.  His jump shot would just not go down all night finishing with 8 points (4-16 FG), 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grant Tanner (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <p>Tanner is a tough and gritty role player for Pinckneyville.  The senior combo forward brings strength and the ability to finish off Yates’ dishes in the pick and roll.  Average driver and screens well.  He had 10 points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cole Davis (Bloomington Central Catholic)</strong></p> <p>Davis was one of the breakout players on Friday night.  The 5’11” point guard came out throwing straight fire against Pinckneyville.  Lights out three point shooter with deep range on his shot.  Also mixed in a few creative drives to the hoop.  Not super athletic, but got the job done.  Also made regular trips to the foul line going 6-6.  He had 21 points (6-8 FG).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ramean-hinton/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ramean-hinton/">Ramean Hinton</a></a> (Curie)</strong></p> <p>Hinton is the state’s #11 overall prospect and will be headed to SEMO next season to play his college hoops.  He is the heart and soul of this Curie squad with his toughness, tenacity on both ends, and competitive spirit.  The star didn’t shoot it particularly well, but he put his head down and got to the foul line where he was 6-7.  Also was a tough rebounder and played physical defense.  Final line read 12 points (3-11 FG), 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/armond-williams/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/armond-williams-2/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/armond-williams/">Armond Williams</a></a></a> (Curie)</strong></p> <p>This unsigned senior 6’5” forward captured the game MVP.  He is a utility guy that brings energy and athleticism to the table.  Showed the ability to get to the rim off the bounce with straight line drives and quick scores.  He had 12 points (6-9 FG) and 5 rebounds.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/saiveon-williams/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/saiveon-williams/">Saiveon Williams</a></a> (Curie)</strong></p> <p>Little bit of a quiet game for this combo forward.  The transfer from South Carolina for his senior year has a strong body and brings athleticism down low.  Plays as a big man for this Curie team.  He did a nice job defensively fighting inside against Mehlville’s high-major commit.  Williams converted dump off passes in the paint for 6 points on 3-4 shooting.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/elijah-pickens/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/elijah-pickens/">Elijah Pickens</a></a> (Curie)</strong></p> <p>Pickens recently landed an offer from Lindenwood after a strong showing a week ago in St. Louis.  Back in the metro east the smaller point guard consistently pushed tempo and won off the dribble blowing past his opponent for straight line drives.  Hit a stop and pop mid-range jumper.  Crisp passer and pesky on ball defender.  Pickens went for 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/josiah-hammons/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/josiah-hammons/">Josiah Hammons</a></a> (Curie)</strong></p> <p>Hammons has emerged as a senior with his three and D ability.  The lefty shooting guard is a sound spot up marksmen with how he connects off the catch.  Hit a pair of them against Mehlville.  Solid wing defender had 8 points.</p>