Season Preview: Rockford Area Teams and Players to Know
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High school basketball is just around the corner in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of Rockford’s top names to watch Ross Robertson IL #120 C #11 HEIGHT 6'8" POS C CLASS 2025 View Profile Ross Robertson Instagram Twitter State:…
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Continue ReadingHigh school basketball is just around the corner in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of Rockford’s top names to watch
Robertson has lots of potential. The 6’10” big man displayed excellent court awareness and lots of strength inside. He’s the definition of a stretch big and can knock down shots from all over the floor. Robertson will be one of the top small-school names in the state.
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Guilford had more than an impressive season with Johnson as its lead guard. He’s capable of scoring 3 with ease and confident driving to the basket. I remember a time where he sealed an OT win last season with a dunk in transition at Hononegah. Solid point guard size at 6’2″ and an underrated defender.
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It wasn’t exactly a splendid season for the J-Hawks. But they have a very exciting player to watch in 6’5″ Randy Johnson Randy Johnson 6’5″ | PF Rockford Jefferson | 2024 IL . Stretches the floor well and earns buckets in challenging ways. Long arms on defense and can play as a rim protector. Jefferson will look to make a leap in the NIC-10 with Johnson leading the way.
A smaller floor general, Cummings has superb ball-handling abilities and can swift pass defenders with ease. He put up impressive numbers as a freshman on varsity and gave Rockford Christian a push in their 2A sectionals. Played with the Mac Irvin Fire over the Summer.
Hoarde is poised for a big senior season. The 6’6″ wing/guard gets it done the hard way. He fights for every rebound and makes opponents earn it on the glass. He averaged 13points to lead his team to go along with 5 rebounds and 1.3 seals per game.
Agee can score from all three levels. His longer arms give him an advantage on the defensive end. He’s also a solid decision maker and loves to get his teammates involved. He’ll play a bigger role for Auburn this season with other key players departing the program. Averaged 12 ppg as a junior.
One of the top shooters in the area, Andre will look to build off a first-team all-conference selection. Andre can knock down shots from all over the floor.
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Vontez Dent
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6'4" | SF
Rockford Lutheran | 2024
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, Lutheran 2024
Mekhi Doby
Mekhi
Doby
6'2" | SG
Guilford | 2023
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, Guilford 2023
Braydon Savitsky-Lynde, Auburn 2023
Walter Hill, Lutheran 2023
Antonio Lewis, East 2023
Amir Danforth, Auburn 2026
Preseason Top 10
- 1. East
- 2. Guilford
- 3. Auburn
- 4. Lutheran
- 5. Hononegah
- 6. Boylan
- 7. Harlem
- 8. Belvidere North
- 9. Jefferson
- 10. South Beloit/Rockford Christian