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Check out the best shooting guards and small forwards in the Illinois junior class!
Cole Certa
Cole
Certa
6'4" | SG
Bloomington Central Catholic | 2024
State
#127
Nation
IL
(Bloomington Central Catholic)
Current Ranking: #3
Certa elevated to the top wing in the junior class with his body of work over the last 7 months. It started with his play over the summer on the UAA circuit and continued into the first half of the season including a 47 point outing. He has everything high-majors look for in two guards with his size, length, skill, athleticism, and big time shooting ability. More than just a spot up shooter he has displayed this season he can score off the bounce and is a good passer for an off guard.
Nojus Indrusaitis
Nojus
Indrusaitis
6'4" | SF
St. Rita | 2024
State
#57
Nation
IL
(St. Rita)
Current Ranking: #4
It has been a bit of an up and down season for Nojus after moving over from Lemont. He has had some big time performances and a few forgettable ones when we have seen him. The Iowa State commit has good size at the small forward spot with three level scoring ability. Clean jumper with solid athleticism. Like the toughness that he brings on the wing and is a good rebounder. Flashes as a passer, but is definitely a scorer first and foremost.
Chris Riddle
Chris
Riddle
6'5" | SG
Kenwood | 2024
State
#163
Nation
IL
(Kenwood)
Current Ranking: #8
Riddle moved back to Illinois after a year in Arizona. He has missed quite a few games throughout the year to injury, but is starting to come on strong! Physically built three man that can impact on both ends. He is a plus wing defender, rebounds well, and excels in the open floor as a transition finisher. When he has a head of steam behind him he is a tough guard. Underrated skill set as he has some passing feel and is a developing shooter.
Josh Pickett
Josh
Pickett
6'5" | SG
West Aurora | 2024
State
#228
Nation
IL
(West Aurora)
Current Ranking: #9
Pickett could be considered a combo guard, but we see him best as a two guard that can be a plus passer from that position. Such a silky smooth overall player that is effective playing on and off the ball. He can create off the bounce for himself and others while using his handles to slash to the rim too. Capable shooter that has a good looking stroke.
Jurrell Baldwin
Jurrell
Baldwin
6'5" | SF
Hyde Park | 2024
State
IL
(Hyde Park)
Current Ranking: #10
Baldwin has seen his stock soar with a big junior campaign at Hyde Park. Small forward with legit size and the production has matched the potential this season. Posting huge numbers on an emerging CPS power. Rebounds well, defends, and can score it. Offensively he can operate out of the post against weaker defenders, but his ball skills and shooting have really impressed us emerging as a mid-major prospect with the arrow going up!
Carlos Harris
Carlos
Harris
6'1" | SG
Curie | 2024
State
#234
Nation
IL
(Curie)
Current Ranking: #11
Harris like Pickett above could be considered in the combo guard category, but we feel he will be utilized at the next level as a secondary ball handler. He has missed some time this season with an injury, but when on the floor he is impactful as a two way guard. Very good defender that brings tremendous toughness to the table. He can defend the opposing team’s top backcourt option. Rebounds well. As a scorer he is best getting downhill with his strength like a running back bursting through the hole.
Connor May
Connor
May
6'5" | SF
Palatine | 2024
State
IL
(Palatine)
Current Ranking: #12
May shined in July when we saw him. We were aggressive moving him up the board and after his play over the holiday’s the Palatine junior got another bump. Small forward with size that is a plus shooter from deep. He can really knock down shots off the catch. Lights out spot up threat that has shown growth as an overall weapon. Good athlete that can put it on the deck and be a versatile offensive inside/outside threat.
Angelo Ciaravino
Angelo
Ciaravino
6'4" | SF
Mt. Carmel | 2024
State
IL
(Mt. Carmel)
Current Ranking: #13
Ciaravino continues to rise up the board in each update. The first aspect that stands out is his tremendous size for position. Could even play some small ball four if needed. Can shoot it off the catch and is a sound passer for his size. The athleticism has really emerged this season throwing down dunks and swatting shots.
Shaheed Solebo
Shaheed
Solebo
6'4" | SF
Lane Tech | 2024
State
IL
(Lane Tech)
Current Ranking: #16
Solebo is a lefty that can play either wing spot. Strong frame with solid athleticism. He is a pure bucket getter especially when he is getting downhill in either the half court or transition slicing through the defense. Bit of a streaky shooter, but shoots a good ball. We have liked his growth as a passer during his junior year making sound reads with the ball.
Lee Marks
Lee
Marks
6'5" | SF
Mt. Carmel | 2024
State
IL
(Mt. Carmel)
Current Ranking: #17
Marks is a utility wing that does a little bit of everything for his team. Standout wing defender that can guard on the perimeter with his length and lateral quickness. Also a good shot blocker that makes plays above the rim swatting them. Offensively he excels at using his quickness to get on the offensive glass and getting to the rim either in transition or off the bounce.
Will Gonzalez
Will
Gonzalez
6'4" | SF
Riverside Brookfield | 2024
State
IL
(Riverside Brookfield)
Current Ranking: #18
Gonzalez is a point-forward that has tremendous physical gifts with his length and size for position. Can guard multiple spots defensively. His feel for the game on the offensive end as a distributor is what stands out the most. Capable shooter as he shoots a good ball, but is streaky with it. Long strides help him cover ground in transition. Would like to see more consistency.