Region Rankings: 2021 Chicago South Suburbs

<p>Time to dive into our Region Ranking Series!  In this series we will look at the best prospects from a specific area in the class of 2021!  Here are our top <strong>Chicago South Suburbs Prospects </strong>in the rising senior class!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#1  </strong><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="920944" first="Julius" last="Rollins"] (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <p>Rollins is a combo forward that has a ton of versatility.  He can play inside and out along with being able to guard the two through four spots.  Excellent athlete that is extremely explosive finishing around the hoop.  Slithers through the defense for scores off the bounce.  Combination of quickness, athleticism, and mobility is impressive at 6’5”.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#2 </strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="821763" first="Jakobi" last="Heady"] (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <p>He had a breakout junior season with his feathery three point shot being the biggest reason.  At 6’6” he can really shoot the ball from the perimeter.  Heady has a lot of projectability to his game moving forward.  His best basketball is ahead of him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#3  [player_tooltip player_id="920963" first="Hamahrie" last="Bowers"] (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <p>This lefty two guard has size for position at 6’5”.  He can slash to the hoop and plays above the rim in the open floor.  Like his potential as a defender with his length and anticipation getting in passing lanes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#4  [player_tooltip player_id="920967" first="Donald" last="Coats"] (Thornton)</strong></p> <p>Coats emerged during the second half of his junior season as a face up four man with upside.  He draws the defense out with his shooting from beyond the arc at 6’7”.  Teams have to respect his shooting which opens up so much for his team and others.  Bouncy around the hoop finishing and swatting shots.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#5  [player_tooltip player_id="821759" first="Taijon" last="Barry"] (Eisenhower)</strong></p> <p>Long and thin small forward at about 6’4” that is at his best slashing to the rim.  Slithers through the defense for scores.  Plus wing defender and is a solid passer for a wing of his size.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#6  [player_tooltip player_id="920957" first="Brandon" last="Hall"] (Thornton)</strong></p> <p>Hall is a big guard that can play both on and off the ball.  Has good size for position and uses his strength off the bounce on drives to the hoop.  Plays with physicality from the guard spot.  Rebounds well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#7  [player_tooltip player_id="920954" first="Chad" last="Readey"] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <p>Readey is one of the most interesting prospects in the class.  He is hit and miss when you see him.  One game/event he will look like a D1 post and another he either isn’t playing because of injury or baseball.  Has natural physical gifts with a strong frame.  Pretty decent skill level and rebounds well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#8  [player_tooltip player_id="821789" first="AJ" last="Storr"] (Kankakee)</strong></p> <p>The wing has good length and athleticism.  Can put it on the deck for straight line takes and is a capable three point shooter.  He has gradually grown on us as a prospect from last summer, to camps in the fall, to the high school season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#9  [player_tooltip player_id="920975" first="Isaiah" last="Lewis"] (TF South)</strong></p> <p>Lewis is a powerfully built combo forward that works well in the mid-post area and in with his quickness and strength.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#10  [player_tooltip player_id="995976" first="Connor" last="Jenkins"] (Lincoln Way West)</strong></p> <p>Long and lanky 6’7” forward that is a high level marksmen from deep.  Big shooter that can mix in a mid-range game as well.</p>