Top Illinois Uncommitted Post Prospects

<p>Who are the best uncommitted post prospects remaining in the 2021 class?  Three of the top six are off the board, but there still remains a ton of quality talent left for colleges to recruit!  Here are the best of the best!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="529051" first="Bryce" last="Hopkins"] (Fenwick)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #2</p> <p>Hopkins was once committed to Louisville before deciding to open things back up in recent months.  The Fenwick standout has absolutely everything you could ask for in a new age power forward.  Strong frame, good athleticism, toughness, and a high skill level.  Can score inside and outside.  His jump shot has greatly improved along with his ball handling.  Can still play bully ball taking weaker defenders to the paint for scores.  Tenacious rebounder and just an overall well-rounded player.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="652731" first="Ola" last="Ajiboye"] (Evanston)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #17</p> <p>The long and thin four man can stretch the floor with his shooting and is an excellent rim runner in transition.  Has a developing hook shot game around the hoop.  His biggest strength is his defense with the way he protects the rim as a shot blocker.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920942" first="Grant" last="Newell"] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #18</p> <p>Newell played well in both settings we saw him recently with Beyond Ball College Prospects and at the Meanstreets Mini-Camp.  The Whitney Young face up four played with a much higher activity level crashing the glass and using his length on the defensive end.  Knocked down an array of jumpers inside and outside of the arc.  Seems to be coming into his own!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765217" first="KJ" last="Debrick"] (Springfield Lanphier)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #25</p> <p>Force defensively with the way he swats shots and is a brick wall on the interior.  Rebounds at a high rate high pointing them in traffic with his strong hands.  His offensive skill on the block showed growth with quick hook shots and garnering deep post position on the catch.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920965" first="Jaylen" last="Bryson"] (Champaign Centennial)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #31</p> <p>Long and thin 6’8” post from Central Illinois that has developmental upside.  Hook shot around the hoop, can stretch it out to three with his shot, and is a rim protector.  Best basketball could be ahead of him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765192" first="Jake" last="Wolf"] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #34</p> <p>Wolf is a skilled post that can score both on the block as well as facing up.  Good hook shot with both hands and a soft touch around the hoop.  He can stretch the floor with his shooting as well spotting up or working in the pick/pop.</p>