2024 Recruiting Notebook
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With travel season over it now turns to full focus on recruiting for top 2024 prospects in the state. PHI caught up with quite a few of them to get the latest intel on where their recruitment stands and what…
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Continue ReadingWith travel season over it now turns to full focus on recruiting for top 2024 prospects in the state. PHI caught up with quite a few of them to get the latest intel on where their recruitment stands and what visits are in store.
Chris Riddle Chris Riddle 6'5" | SF Kenwood | 2024 State #204 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Riddle is a strong bodied two way wing that has a lot of upside with his physical tools and athleticism combined with skill potential. The Kenwood small forward tells PHI that he has a pair of visits he plans to take in the fall to Akron and Illinois State.
Jaylan McElroy Jaylan McElroy 6'7" | PF DePaul Prep | 2024 State #262 Nation IL (DePaul Prep)
McElroy is one of the more versatile front court players in the class with his defense, rebounding, and quick scoring. He tells us he plans on visiting Wisconsin Milwaukee on September 2. Other than that he is looking forward to continuing to generate more interest in open gyms this fall showcasing his improved handles as a four.
Jehvion Starwood Jehvion Starwood 6'3" | SG Oswego East | 2024 State #269 Nation IL (Oswego East)
Starwood made a big jump in our latest rankings adjustment with his play from the summer. Smooth scoring southpaw said that the two schools recruiting him the most right now are Wyoming and Denver. His recruitment is still wide open though. Wyoming has extended an offer and he plans on visiting September 9.
Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL (Simeon)
Brown is the top combo guard in the state’s rising senior class. The new Simeon star tells PHI he recently visited Southern Illinois. He took an unofficial to Kent State over the summer and plans to trip there officially soon. Also in communication heavy with Longwood and Robert Morris. Current offer list is Kent State, Robert Morris, Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, Radford, and High Point.
Eoin Dillon Eoin Dillon 6'8" | C Peoria Notre Dame | 2024 State #294 Nation IL (Peoria Notre Dame)
This Peoria Notre Dame stretch big man caused quite a bit of buzz during the summer with his play for his high school team and with the Illinois Wolves . Dillon told us that he is still working on dates, but the five schools that will most likely be getting officials are St. Thomas, Wisconsin Green Bay, Illinois State, Belmont, and Bradley. On if those are the main schools still involved in his recruitment he said they are. Dillion would like to make a decision before the start of the season.
Jaheem Webber Jaheem Webber 6'9" | C Normal Community | 2024 State #300 Nation IL (Normal Community)
Webber has been among the top big men in this class from the time they entered high school. The back to the basket five man tells PHI that he doesn’t have firm dates locked in yet, but as of now he will be visiting Wright State and Cal Poly in September along with Loyola (MD) in early October. Those are the main players in his recruitment coming down the stretch.
Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'10" | C Kenwood | 2024 State IL (Kenwood)
Smith played the best basketball of his career during the summer as the potential started to turn into some production rim running, hitting the glass, and blocking shots. He plans on visiting Georgia Tech on September 30 and Arizona State on October 7. Working on some other visits as well. Would like to get out to Dayton, Akron, Wyoming, and Illinois State. Several other high-majors are showing interest and monitoring the situation.
Connor May Connor May 6'5" | SF Palatine | 2024 State IL (Palatine)
May is a small forward that can really shoot it! The Palatine standout tells us that he is planning on visiting Lehigh in September and is also potentially going to check out Eastern Illinois. He has also been asked to tour Air Force and Colgate, but nothing is set up at this time. Currently holds offers from Eastern Illinois, Lehigh, and Lewis.
Braylon Roman Braylon Roman 6'3" | SG Normal Community | 2024 State IL (Normal Community)
Nothing set in stone as far as visits for the talented central Illinois wing, but he does tell us that the schools he is actively in the most communication with include Illinois State, Robert Morris, Appalachian State, and Murray State.
Camden Cerese Camden Cerese 6'2" | PG Lake Park | 2024 State IL (Lake Park)
Big summer for this Lake Park combo guard that can score and dish. He said he will be taking an official visit to St. Leo in September. Western Illinois is another school he will most likely visit in the fall. Cerese will trip to Eastern Illinois at the end of August on the 27th for their elite camp. He recently completed an official visit to Lewis who is his only offer at this point.
Commitments
Massive news on Wednesday night as the #5 overall prospect in the state and top senior wing Mt. Carmel’s Angelo Ciaravino Angelo Ciaravino 6'6" | SF Mt. Carmel | 2024 State #160 Nation IL made his call and committed to Northwestern. After a strong official visit to Northwestern in recent days it seemed that the versatile combo forward was trending in the direction of the Wildcats and that is indeed what happened. Nobody played better than him in June during the high school evaluation periods as his added strength and athleticism popped along with his always reliable shot making. Great get for Northwestern who landed sharp shooting southpaw KJ Windham from Indiana last week!
Lewis has landed a pair of in-state prospects back to back with the commitments of Brother Rice point guard Cale Cosme Cale Cosme 5'7" | PG Brother Rice | 2024 State IL and Homewood Flossmoor center Mac Hagemaster. Cosme is a smaller guard that controls the game with his playmaking and shooting. Hagemaster provides size and toughness in the paint.
Another D2 program that is on the board recently is Winona State who has been a major player recruiting Illinois for a while. They scored a commitment from Metamora shooting guard Tyler Mason Tyler Mason 6'2" | SG Metamora | 2024 State IL who was the go-to guy for a 3A state title team last season.