50 Best Small High School Prospect Pt 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What prospects from small high schools should fans and college coaches be paying attention to as we get started with the season here in a couple weeks?&nbsp; Here are our top 50 prospects from schools under 500 students per the IHSA website.&nbsp; Check out the <strong>50 Best Small High School Prospects Pt 2</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383925' first='Dariontez' last='Monroe'] (Sparta)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 316</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monroe is a PHI favorite that is a super duper sleeper from southern Illinois.&nbsp; The lefty point guard has good strength and long arms.&nbsp; Can score from all three levels along with using his speed in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381893' first='Richard' last='Darr'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 320</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darr is a tight end prospect on the gridiron, but we like him as a hooper as well rim running and playing off his athleticism around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617370' first='Cole' last='Czako'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 320</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Bishop McNamara prospect.&nbsp; Lead guard who is a solid shooter and scrappy on ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387585' first='Hunter' last='Webb'] (Vienna)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 330</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webb is a 6'2” off guard that stuffs the stat sheet!&nbsp; Can rain in triples, crafty conversions in the paint, and is a solid perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383636' first='Jacob' last='Waters'] (Vienna)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 330</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good sized two guard at 6'3” that is most effective getting to the cup scoring in the paint off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845359' first='Keison' last='Peoples'] (Bismark-Henning Rossville-Alvin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 356</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth point guard that wins off the bounce with ease scoring in the paint.&nbsp; Can also really make plays for his teammates with his passing feel and instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617398' first='Javion' last='Thompson'] (Perspectives MSA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 367</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High-motor and athletic forward elevated his stock even more with a strong showing at the Prep Hoops EXPO this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766507' first='Mitchel' last='Edwards'] (Carmi)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 368</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is one of the highest ranked prospects on this list.&nbsp; He is a bouncy four man that is an explosive finisher and rim protector.&nbsp; Also brings a ton of value as a shot maker from three with arc on his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105266' first='Darien' last='Green'] (Christ the King)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 371</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wing with size at 6'3” that can attack off the bounce with burst scoring at the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2539984' first='Aaron' last='McClure'] (Christ the King)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 371</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big and physical post that plays with strength inside on the glass and finishing out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321403' first='Micah' last='Meiss'] (El Paso Gridley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 374</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Funk moving on to Metamora it will be the Meiss show this year at El Paso Gridley and the slick two guard should post big numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548328' first='Chandler' last='Mueller'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 385</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mueller is among the best pure shooters in the state when it comes to catch and shoot.&nbsp; He has already committed to Illinois College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383992' first='Bryce' last='Haar'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 385</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haar is a sophomore scoring guard that is super productive.&nbsp; He consistently posts big games night in and night out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323606' first='Asa' last='Harris'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 386</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is an athletic point guard who puts a ton of pressure on the opponent defensively with his speed and when on the other end he is a force defending at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2631983' first='Camren' last='Marlow'] (Julian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 389</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlow is an athletic forward that is primed for a breakout senior campaign as the skill is starting to catch up to the athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323321' first='Jaysen' last='Wesley'] (Julian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 389</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wesley is another Julian prospect who has caught our attention with how well he rebounds with his springy legs and brings a ton of developmental upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538867' first='James' last='Amison'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 392</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amison leads a trio of Perspectives prospects as he had a breakout July showing he can rim run, block shots, and even stretch with his shooting on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217980' first='Phoenix' last='Childs'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 392</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Childs is coming off a state title at Phillips and now will be a key part of a Perspectives team that looks to take that same crown home.&nbsp; Strong wing that plays bully ball downhill and has some skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105200' first='Derrick' last='Dowdell'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 392</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dowdell was an underrated piece of Curie's squad last season.&nbsp; He will now be one of the big 3 for Perspectives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552415' first='Maddox' last='Ritzel'] (Nashville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 406</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ritzel is a flat out bucket!&nbsp; He has done it from day 1 at Nashville along with showing the same scoring ability with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] over the summer from his two guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackmon'] (Crane)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 417</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackmon had a breakout summer where he showed the ease and fluidity of which he can score the basketball.&nbsp; Should post big numbers this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] (Crane)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 417</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery is the lead guard at Crane who is primed for a big sophomore campaign.&nbsp; Coming off a great showing at the Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385167' first='Riley' last='Bauersachs'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 423</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of my favorite players in the 618 is Bauersachs.&nbsp; He can really shoot it from mid-range and three.&nbsp; Plus defender and is a connector on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321427' first='AJ' last='Keith'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 423</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keith recently committed to Rend Lake.&nbsp; The tough and athletic two guard had one of the most epic scoring quarters we saw last year posting 20+ in the first quarter at the Pinckneyville Shootout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323278' first='Ty' last='Laur'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enrollment: 423</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laur is among the more intriguing 2026 posts on the board.&nbsp; Skilled five man that is an elite passer with touch around the hoop and can step out knocking down a three.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->