Metro East Trio Headlines Preseason All Southern Illinois Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>The high school basketball season will start next month!&nbsp; Yes you heard that right.&nbsp; In November we will be back on the hardwood playing games.&nbsp; We wanted to give you a look at the top players in each region.&nbsp; No better way to do that with our Preseason All-Area Teams!&nbsp; Today we look at Southern Illinois!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG – [player_tooltip player_id='2962335' first='Phillip' last='Jones'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is the top lead guard in the metro east this season.&nbsp; The Flyers lead guard is super quick and twitchy with the rock in his hands being able to win off the bounce and play above the rim!&nbsp; Has a quality pull up shot out to three along with his electric downhill takes as he has some of the best body control in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG – [player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd is the #1 prospect in southern Illinois.&nbsp; The Missouri State commit had a dominant month of June with the Maroons where he elevated his stock as a power wing that can play bully ball getting to the rim along with a much improved jumper.&nbsp; His consistency from game to game, event to event was what stood out the most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF – [player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] (Alton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard is a three and D wing from Alton who will go from the Robin role to Batman for the Redbirds with the graduation of Semaj Stampley.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three with a free and easy stroke.&nbsp; Defends multiple positions.&nbsp; The SIU-Edwardsville commit is primed for a big senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PF – [player_tooltip player_id='3454780' first='Amauri' last='Fenton'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenton showed flashes as a sophomore, but is ready for a big leap into his junior campaign.&nbsp; Played well in June and is trending in the right direction as a rebounder, defender, and low post finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C – [player_tooltip player_id='2751050' first='Ayden' last='Foley'] (Okawville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foley has always been on our radar for a long time, but he made great improvements with the Bears over the summer with his toughness, rebounding, and defense which has significantly elevated his stock.&nbsp; Soft touch around the hoop with legit size is a junior breakout prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2963262' first='Gavin' last='Rahm'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SIU-Edwardsville commit is a skilled scoring guard that has been an under the radar name to many across the state over the last couple years, but after a strong junior campaign we are expecting a big season from Rahm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='3576059' first='Emurion' last='Jackson'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is the only sophomore on the squad.&nbsp; Top 3 sophomore first jumped on the map in Champaign at the state finals then was bursting with upside all spring and summer.&nbsp; Explosive combo guard with size, length, basketball IQ, elite athleticism, and the ability to impact the game on both ends.<br><br><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2837283' first='Terriyon' last='Webster'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webster took a huge step forward as the Flyers wing found the consistency we had been looking for out of the bouncy wing.&nbsp; Legit three level scorer that has elevated his game with an improved jumper.<br><br><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2751256' first='Archie' last='Goewey'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goewey is a high level QB on the gridiron, but also one of the best hoopers in the 618!&nbsp; Skilled and athletic small forward with plus positional size.&nbsp; Can really knock down shots from the perimeter and brings a physicality to the game from his wing spot.<br><strong><br>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2826261' first='Kenny' last='Bratton'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The other dual sport Orphans star is a long and rangy wing that greatly improved his perimeter shooting last year becoming a knock down threat throughout the second half of the season.&nbsp; High level defender and electric athlete in transition.<br><br><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2832405' first='JJ' last='Gwaltney'] (Herrin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gwaltney brings strength on the wing and a lights out shooting profile!&nbsp; The southpaw is among the better pure catch and shoot guys in the state with a clean and easy stroke.&nbsp; Solid rebounder and secondary playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bench – [player_tooltip player_id='2383402' first='Jagger' last='Mayville'] (Waltonville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mayville is among the better players in small school hoops in southern Illinois.&nbsp; What we like about this lefty four man is his versatility as an inside/outside threat.&nbsp; Can knock down shots while also being crafty around the hoop, rebounding, and protecting the rim.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->