2024 Rankings: Post Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which players are sleepers in the 2024 Illinois Class?&nbsp; These are a few post prospects that we think are either not talked about enough or undervalued for their recruitment to where we think they are as prospects!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157221' first='James' last='Bullock'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullock is a player that should be getting more love at the low-major and D2 levels.&nbsp; Long and lanky post that can play either the four or five.&nbsp; Very good shot blocker and has athleticism around the rim. &nbsp;Also can stretch with his shot to mid-range consistently and three on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978577' first='CJ' last='Worsham'] (Christ The King)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong southpaw power forward that has explosive athleticism around the rim, rebounds well in his area, and is a tough post defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1404027' first='Drew' last='King'] (Joliet West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five man with legit size that can anchor a defense on the backend with his shot blocking and is a good athlete finishing out of the dunker spot on the regular.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978579' first='Camden' last='Lathos'] (Conant)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #62</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Traditional post that scores with his back to the basket utilizing sound footwork, touch, and positioning.&nbsp; D2s should be monitoring him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978580' first='Kaden' last='Faber'] (Thornwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faber is an athletic face up four man that can stretch with his shooting and brings big time athleticism on both ends that makes him a very intriguing prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ameer Morrow (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #66</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-motor and bouncy four man that gets on the offensive glass, finishes out of the dunker spot, and run the floor for slams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545137' first='Jalen' last='Crues'] (Wheaton North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #75</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crues is a versatile four man that can slide down and play some three or up to be a small ball five.&nbsp; Strong bodied post that is a plus athlete, rebounds, and defends all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978596' first='Bryce' last='Newsome'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #109</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like what Newsome brings to the table as we saw him quite a bit with Illinois Orange.&nbsp; The legit sized five is in the best shape of his career which has translated into production scoring down low, rebounding, and being a defensive presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373447' first='Colin' last='Hayes'] (Bloomington Central Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #111</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes will certainly have to step up with Certa gone.&nbsp; What we liked about him last year was the athletic pop up front he presented as a skilled four that can play inside and out.&nbsp; Could go the football route in college, but if he does opt for hoops would be a priority small college get!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->