Southwest Conference is One of Deepest in State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription to Prep Hoops***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are breaking down the conferences across the state previewing the upcoming season.&nbsp; Here is our look at the Southwestern Conference!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Favorite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East St. Louis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Flyers headline the conference this year with the additions of transfers [player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] and Jahadi White Jr.&nbsp; Jamison is a Penn State commit who ascended to the #2 overall ranking in the senior class after a dominant summer with East St. Louis and Brad Beal Elite.&nbsp; Wing that brings power, skill, and toughness.&nbsp; Jahadi is a physical presence inside that mauls on the glass and scores in the paint.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2822953' first='Alex' last='Johnson'] is their third key senior as a feathery jump shooter and perimeter scorer.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2458184' first='Tyrik' last='Barnes'] best basketball is ahead of him as a rangy four that blocks shots.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2962335' first='Phillip' last='Jones'] and Tevion Webster are guards to watch.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Contenders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alton<br><br>The Redbirds are going to make a serious run at the Southwestern title behind their star [player_tooltip player_id='2376270' first='Semaj' last='Stampley'].&nbsp; The top 10 senior is committed to South Dakota State.&nbsp; Strong and athletic scoring guard that will post major numbers as a senior.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] is primed for a breakout season as a rangy three and D junior wing.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2962299' first='O'Bryant' last='Brown'] brings two way ability playing on the ball.&nbsp; Senior big man [player_tooltip player_id='2955393' first='Jamarion' last='Green'] anchors down low on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Fallon<br><br>Like what O'Fallon brings as they return the majority of their key pieces from last year led by senior [player_tooltip player_id='1501486' first='Ben' last='Akoro'] who recently committed to UW-Milwaukee.&nbsp; Skilled forward that can really pass, shoot, and has smooth handles.&nbsp; East St. Louis transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2454165' first='Lawson' last='Bynum'] brings toughness and rebounding on the wing.&nbsp; Plethora of guards for O'Fallon in [player_tooltip player_id='2734465' first='Jayden' last='Dancy'], [player_tooltip player_id='2323293' first='Brenton' last='Hunter'], [player_tooltip player_id='2823662' first='Eddy' last='Jackson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2632023' first='Sutton' last='Massey'].<br><br>Belleville West<br><br>With Hankins opting to enroll early for football it will be the [player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] show at Belleville West this season!&nbsp; Strong and athletic top 10 junior is primed to take a big step this season for the Maroons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwardsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year's conference champs lost several key players, but we like a few returners on this team.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2277698' first='Miccah' last='Butler'] is one of the more under the radar wings in the senior class with his elite shot making from deep and size for position on the wing.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2749981' first='Rowan' last='Weller'] is another quality wing in the junior class and [player_tooltip player_id='2962216' first='Brady' last='Niemi'] is a steady floor general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleepers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belleville East<br><br>Very athletic team here that starts with their big man [player_tooltip player_id='2454160' first='Kameron' last='Eutsey'] who we are looking to make that next step as a senior.&nbsp; Junior football recruit [player_tooltip player_id='2749984' first='James' last='Johnson'] is a quality two way wing.&nbsp; Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2950752' first='Kayden' last='Reed'] is a long term name to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collinsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kahoks are under new leadership with a new core of players.&nbsp; Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2441567' first='Jace' last='Wilkinson'] will be their best upperclassmen running the point and scoring.&nbsp; Most intriguing long term prospect is freshman big man [player_tooltip player_id='2963993' first='Kaleb' last='Garcia'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>All-Prospect Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] (East St. Louis)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1873552' first='Jahidi' last='White Jr'] (East St. Louis)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2822953' first='Alex' last='Johnson'] (East St. Louis)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2376270' first='Semaj' last='Stampley'] (Alton)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] (Alton)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1501486' first='Ben' last='Akoro'] (O'Fallon)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] (Belleville West)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2277698' first='Miccah' last='Butler'] (Edwardsville)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2454160' first='Kameron' last='Eutsey'] (Belleville East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2963993' first='Kaleb' last='Garcia'] (Collinsville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->