2027s and 2028s Shine as Marion Gets Road Win at Herrin

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tuesday night we took in some southern Illinois action as Herrin hosted Marion.&nbsp; Lot of quality prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes in this one.&nbsp; Marion jumped out, Herrin clawed back to take the lead, then Marion ran away late to win 56-47.&nbsp; Below we examine the prospects that caught our attention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2978085' first='Cameron' last='Curry'] (Marion – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curry really popped in this game!&nbsp; The 6'3” shooting guard brings plus athleticism being able to play both on and off the ball.&nbsp; Like what he did winning on straight line takes blowing past defenders for scores at the cup.&nbsp; Very nifty finisher with excellent body control maneuvering for euro steps and acrobatic layups.&nbsp; Was in attack mode all night looking to get downhill.&nbsp; Didn't shoot it hardly at all from deep.&nbsp; He is a solid passer that made several nice reads including in the open floor.&nbsp; Defensively he got in passing lanes and caused havoc with multiple steals for dunks.&nbsp; Went for 23 points in the win!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832367' first='Makhi' last='House'] (Marion – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>House is an intriguing combo guard in the sophomore class.&nbsp; Like the size, strength, and length he plays with.&nbsp; Quiet start early in the game, but he kept at it getting to the charity stripe at a nice clip mixing in transition scores off his defense finishing with 9 points.&nbsp; Definitely a name to know!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blake Blue (Marion – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at this unknown 6'5” four man who we had not seen play before.&nbsp; He really rebounded well in traffic snatching them at their high point, blocked jump shots, and moved his feet defensively on the perimeter.&nbsp; Rim protector that knocked in a spot up three and had an and-1 off a baseline out of bounds play.&nbsp; Definitely tools to work with as he had 7 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxton Faulkenberry (Herrin – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faulkenberry is more of a baseball player for college, but he was his team's top scorer on this night with 21 points leading Herrin.&nbsp; Stocky 6'0” shooting guard that has solid handles, attacked off the bounce, and had a nose for the basketball.&nbsp; Capable three point shooter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832405' first='JJ' last='Gwaltney'] (Herrin – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gwaltney is among the better pure shooters in the sophomore class.&nbsp; Wings with size always play and that is what he is.&nbsp; Marion keyed in on him not letting him get a ton of clean looks, but he did bang in a couple along with a nice cut off the ball which led to a sweet mid-range J.&nbsp; Solid rebounder and throws strong outlets off of them.&nbsp; He had 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxon Hudson (Herrin – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'0” sophomore is a southpaw whose job is to spot up and let it fly!&nbsp; That is what he did nailing a pair from deep for 6 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->