Senior Sunday: Recruiting Notebook
Tons of news across the state of Illinois this week with the class of 2020! Here is our LOADED Senior Sunday: Recruiting Notebook! Elijah Jones Elijah Jones 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2020 State IL (Marian Catholic) The…
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Continue ReadingTons of news across the state of Illinois this week with the class of 2020! Here is our LOADED Senior Sunday: Recruiting Notebook!
Elijah Jones Elijah Jones 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2020 State IL (Marian Catholic)
The recent Western Illinois decommitment continues to reel in offers from D2 programs. Picked up ones from Maryville and Saginaw Valley State in addition to the one he already got from Southern Indiana.
Blake McKay Blake McKay 5'10" | PG Woodlawn | 2020 State IL (Woodlawn)
This one came back on the board late in the week. McKay is one of the top combo guards in southern Illinois and it seemed that McKendree got a good one in their back yard. On Friday the senior guard opened his recruitment back up receiving a full release from his NLI at McKendree.
Davaris Macklin Davaris Macklin 6'5" | SF Carbondale | 2020 State IL (Carbondale)
Macklin is a sleeper prospect from southern Illinois. Angular left handed small forward that can slash and hit spot up threes. Upside as a defender. He tells PHI he is in the most communication right now with Triton and Black Hills State.
Cawhan Smith
Cawhan
Smith
5'8" | PG
Collinsville | 2020
State
IL
(Collinsville)
Smith is a quick and pesky point guard that gets after it defensively. Offensively he finds his teammates and scores when asked. He says the schools most involved right now are Rend Lake, Lewis & Clark, and Wisconsin Platteville.
Austin Garbe Austin Garbe 6'2" | SG Carterville | 2020 State IL (Carterville)
We caught up with this sleeper wing from southern Illinois to see where his recruitment stands. He says he is in communication with Sterling College, Culver Stockton, Holy Family College, Williams Baptist University, Illinois College, Greenville, Wheaton, Millikin, and Beloit. Looking to make a decision later this month.
Commitments/Decisions
Brandon Lieb Brandon Lieb 6'10" | C Deerfield | 2020 State IL (Deerfield)
The top remaining post on the board has opted to reclassify to the 2021 class and attend prep school next year at a TBD school. Lieb held several D1 offers, but opted to reclassify which could help his recruitment as he adds strength and continues to improve his game he should see his recruitment take off over the next year! He has already scored offers from Bucknell and Boston University as a 2021.
Marcus Skeete Marcus Skeete 6'5" | SF Waubonsie Valley | 2020 State IL (Waubonsie Valley)
The #36 prospect in the senior class had several options at the D2 level. He pulled the trigger on a commitment to Concordia St. Paul on Monday. Skeete brings an inside-outside game and high level rebounding to his future program.
Dominic Martinelli Dominic Martinelli 6'5" | PF Glenbrook South | 2020 State IL (Glenbrook South)
Martinelli is a crafty combo forward that was extremely productive throughout his high school career. He elevated the teams he played on both in high school and travel team circuit leading them to tons of wins. Martinelli turned down one D1 offer and an array of D2 scholarships to take a preferred walk on spot at Northwestern.
Elijah Watson Elijah Watson 6'6" | PF TF South | 2020 State IL (TF South)
Watson is a prospect that is extremely intriguing at the next level. He is a face up four that can put it on the deck, shoot a little, and brings athleticism on both ends. Watson committed to D2 West Liberty University on Tuesday.
Keydrian Jones
Keydrian
Jones
6'5" | C
Collinsville | 2020
State
IL
(Collinsville)
One of the key pieces for this year’s stellar metro east power at Collinsville was the play of their center Keydrian Jones Keydrian Jones 6'5" | C Collinsville | 2020 State IL . The wide bodied five man is a space eater inside that has touch and boards well. He committed to Olney Central College on Tuesday.
Jemel Jones
Jemel
Jones
6'2" | SG
Eisenhower | 2020
State
IL
(Eisenhower)
Jones put himself on our radar at the ICCP/Westmont tournament in December where he went off for 30+ in the title game. High level mid-range game. He will take his shooting to College of Lake County next season.
Michael Osborne
Michael
Osborne
6'1" | PG
Proviso East | 2020
State
IL
(Proviso East)
This tough nosed Proviso East guard had a solid career for the Pirates. Brings scoring, defense, and is a solid passer as well. Taking his talents to North Park for his college hoops!
Micah Schnyders Micah Schnyders 6'1" | SG Yorkville Christian | 2020 State IL (Yorkville Christian)
This guard from Yorkville Christian was one of the better shooters still on the board. Posted crazy shooting numbers as a senior. He turned his strong senior campaign into a preferred walk on spot at Eastern Illinois next season.
Yemi Elutilo Yemi Elutilo 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2020 State IL (Marian Catholic)
This two guard presents good size on the perimeter. Passes it well especially in transition. Like his potential on the defensive end with his length and how he is aggressive going after steals. He had a nice year for Marian Catholic! Committed to Lewis on Saturday!
Jackson Creel Jackson Creel 6'3" | SG Mt. Vernon | 2020 State IL (Mt. Vernon)
Creel has consistently improved his game over the last four years. He is a plus shooter with solid size at the two guard spot. Will attend Rend Lake under their new coaching staff.
Darnell Hanson Darnell Hanson 6'5" | PF Nazareth | 2020 State IL (Nazareth)
Hanson is a dual sport standout and he decided he will be playing football at the college level taking his talents to Upper Iowa University to play on the gridiron.
Tyrinn Kidd Tyrinn Kidd 6'4" | SF Westinghouse | 2020 State IL (Westinghouse)
Kidd is a big, strong, and athletic two way small forward that will be an impactful player at Saint Xavier University!
Colin Nelson Colin Nelson 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2020 State IL (St. Charles North)
Nelson is a rangy shooting specialist that opted to play his college hoops at Loras on Thursday.