Top Illinois 2022 Wings

<p>Who are the premier prospects in the Illinois 2022 class at the shooting guard and small forward spot?  We break it down right here in <strong>Top Illinois 2022 Wings!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863582" first="Jaden" last="Schutt"] (Yorkville Christian)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #1</p> <p>The recent Duke commit takes over the top spot in the overall rankings with his play for the Illinois Wolves during the summer.  Elite shot maker that hits them off the catch, flairs, one dribble pull ups, curls, etc.  More than just a top notch sniper he can break down his opponents off the bounce and plays above the rim in transition.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863619" first="Ben" last="VanderWal"] (Timothy Christian)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #7</p> <p>VanderWal is a Furman commit that has been one of the most consistent performers over the last six months through the spring and summer.  Big wing at about 6’7” with one of the top three point strokes in the class.  He has greatly improved his driving game and play in transition.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106926" first="Justin" last="Mullins"] (OPRF)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #13</p> <p>Ultimate utility wing here.  Mullins does a little bit of everything for his team.  Known mostly as a slasher and open floor player which is traditionally where he has done most of his damage.  The biggest growth in his game was made as a shooter where he knocked in triples and pull up twos at a much higher clip.  Plus defender that can check either wing spot and contributes on the glass.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="999560" first="Christian" last="Jones"] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #16</p> <p>Jones as we mentioned in our stock risers is a player that can play on and off the ball.  Long and lanky guard that defends multiple positions and is a plus athlete.  Likes to play in the open floor but has also showed growth in the half court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863598" first="Bobby" last="Durkin"] (Glenbard West)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #20</p> <p>The new Army West Point commit is among the premier sharp shooters in the class.  Big small forward that loves to let it fly off the catch.  Quick and easy release allows him to get it off with consistency from the perimeter.  Will be an impact shot maker for Army.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="996059" first="Jeremiah" last="Talton"] (Quincy)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #24</p> <p>Talton is another small forward that’s biggest value comes from his ability to shoot the rock.  The Quincy wing has added strength over the last year.  Free and easy release from distance as he loves to be a spot up threat.  Potential to be a very good defender once he gets locked in on that end of the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="925222" first="Jeremiah" last="Jones"] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #28</p> <p>Love what Jones brings to the table as an all-around player.  He is a sound perimeter defender that uses his length and lateral footspeed on that end to impact the game.  Offensively he does a little bit of everything.  Solid shooter that knocks down open shots, slithery ball handler finding creates in the defense, and is a smooth operator in transition.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="999561" first="Patrick" last="Robinson"] (Oswego East)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #29</p> <p>Powerful wing that is coming off a strong June and July.  He played with more intensity which allowed him to be an impactful player.  Big bodied wing that loves to attack downhill using his strength to bully through his opponents.  Solid rebounder and defender.</p>