Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 1
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Who are the most electrifying athletes in the state of Illinois playing hoops? We dive into that here breaking them down by geographic regions! Today is Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 1! Morez Johnson Morez Johnson…
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Continue ReadingWho are the most electrifying athletes in the state of Illinois playing hoops? We dive into that here breaking them down by geographic regions! Today is Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 1!
Morez Johnson Morez Johnson 6'9" | PF Thornton | 2024 State #33 Nation IL (Thornton)
Johnson is the top prospect in the state for a reason. His elite athleticism is just one of many.
Jason Jakstys Jason Jakstys 6'10" | C Yorkville | 2024 State #141 Nation IL (Yorkville)
Another Illini player and frontcourt prospect that blocks shots and is so fluid running the floor showing off his pop.
Jehvion Starwood Jehvion Starwood 6'3" | SG Oswego East | 2024 State #269 Nation IL (Oswego East)
Explosive lefty wing that is excellent getting to the rim and finishing with bounce.
AJ Levine AJ Levine 6'0" | PG York | 2024 State IL (York)
Speed, burst, and explosion at the point guard are all attributes this Penn commit has.
Meyoh Swansey Meyoh Swansey 6'3" | SG Thornton | 2024 State IL (Thornton)
Swansey has had some of the more spectacular dunks of the season to date.
JJ Hernandez JJ Hernandez 6'6" | PF Glenbard North | 2024 State IL (Glenbard North)
Long and lanky two way forward that is a shot blocker and big time dunker.
Jalen Crues Jalen Crues 6'6" | PF Glenbard North | 2024 State IL (Glenbard North)
Crues is a strong bodied and athletic forward that is super explosive.
Luke Williams Luke Williams 6'2" | PG Naperville North | 2024 State IL (Naperville North)
Williams is headed to Purdue to play football. The dual sport star shows athleticism on both ends.
Santana Flowers Santana Flowers 6'4" | SF Bloom | 2024 State IL (Bloom)
Strong and physical wing that plays with a lot of power and pop.
Liam Taylor Liam Taylor 6'7" | PF Lyons Township | 2024 State IL (Lyons)
Taylor is a forward that jumped on our radar this year. The Denison commit is super bouncy.
Victor Brown Victor Brown 6'6" | PF Rich Township | 2024 State IL (Rich Township)
One of the freakiest athletes in the senior class that skies high for blocks and dunks.
Bryce Salek Bryce Salek 6'5" | SF Yorkville | 2024 State IL (Yorkville)
High-motor wing that shines in the open floor with his athleticism.
Brandon Watson Brandon Watson 5'9" | PG Evanston | 2024 State IL (Evanston)
Point guard that is not the tallest, but his burst and athleticism help him make up for it!
Bryce Heard Bryce Heard 6'6" | SG Homewood Flossmoor | 2025 State #86 Nation IL (Homewood Flossmoor)
Heard is a strong and athletic wing that is a no doubt high-major recruit.