5 Takeaways: Rock Island vs Galesburg

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday night PHI took in a game between Rock Island and Galesburg.&nbsp; On paper it didn't look like it was going to be close as Rock Island came in 19-2 while Galesburg was 8-15, but the Silver Streakers certainly hung around in this one through two and a half quarters making it a competitive game before Rock Island turned up the heat breaking it open to win 73-50.&nbsp; Here are our <strong>5 Takeaways: Rock Island vs Galesburg</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>First Look at Rock Island 2027 Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 6'1” combo [player_tooltip player_id='2712818' first='Deven' last='Marshall'] was the biggest reason we wanted to see this game on Friday.&nbsp; Early on he had it rolling as the Rock Island sophomore banged in a trio from distance both off the catch and pulling up in transition.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that had a nice take late in the game from the mid-post area.&nbsp; Like how he pushed in the open floor and was a ball mover.&nbsp; Solid defender that puts pressure on the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Great Guard Play Out of Rock Island</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two other guards got “adds” next to their name for Rocky in 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2815563' first='Ben' last='Goeh'] and 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2823489' first='Avian' last='Thomas'].&nbsp; Goeh is an athletic 6'2” guard that plays with a ton of burst pushing the pace in the open floor and putting a lot of pressure on the rim recording multiple and-1s.&nbsp; Acrobatic finisher at the rim including slamming in a one handed lob along with being a solid passer as he had 13 points.&nbsp; Thomas is a 5'11” junior that knocks down open shots from deep off the catch, plays with speed, and is a good passer finding the open man.&nbsp; Also liked what he brought defensively with his quick hands creating turnovers.&nbsp; Went for 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clark-Pugh Brings Athleticism Up Front</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inside it was 6'4” Jae'vion Clark-Pugh who was the force.&nbsp; Athleticism really shined with his quickness on the offensive glass, finishing out of the dunker spot, and using his agility around the rim.&nbsp; Rebounded well on both ends.&nbsp; Not sure if he is an undersized post or a three man that is just playing there as the tallest man on this team.&nbsp; Small college should definitely be on this 2025 forward regardless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper 6'5” Posts for Galesburg Make Names</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2025 6'5” [player_tooltip player_id='2815762' first='Ethan' last='Oxley'] is a four man that has a nice right handed hook shot, runs the floor well, and can hit a spot up triple as he went for 13 points for Galesburg.&nbsp; Their other standout post was [player_tooltip player_id='2823655' first='Jaxon' last='Wyatt'] who is a 2026 6'5” big man that was efficient with his nimble footwork around the hoop scoring in transition and on layups for 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bile is 2028 to Track</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highest ceiling prospect for Galesburg is their 2028 6'3” small forward [player_tooltip player_id='2751064' first='Cesaire' last='Bile'].&nbsp; Long and rangy frame with plus athleticism that screams upside.&nbsp; He has a quick second jump around the basket showing he was a solid rebounder.&nbsp; Looked comfortable banging in a corner three.&nbsp; Has a ways to go, but a name worth monitoring for sure!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->