Peoples Flips Commitment and Sharp Shooting Woods Makes Call

Recruiting news is picking up in the 2027 class as we near National Signing Day on Wednesday.  On Monday night within minutes of each other we had a flip and a commitment from a pair of guards who are on state title contending teams.

Let's start with the flip.  St. Laurence shooting guard Markese Peoples Markese Peoples 6'1" | SG St. Laurence | 2027 State IL flipped his commitment from Central Michigan to UIC right in his back yard.  Central Michigan's head coach was placed on leave by the athletic department this past Thursday.  With that uncertainty Peoples decided to go in a different direction.  He chose UIC.  What are the Flames getting?  The senior power guard is one of the most physically dominating players in the state this season.  Stat sheet stuffing guard that gets downhill like a running back scoring with crafty moves along with finishing through contact.  One of the better rebounding guards in the state.  High level distributor as well.

News of Bolingbrook 2027 wing Nate Woods commitment to UT-Rio Grande Valley was the other big recruiting nugget of the night.  Woods transferred to the Raiders after playing at Lyons.  One of the premier shooters in the entire state.  Shooters with size play at the next level.  Underrated athlete that brings some toughness on the defensive end.  Will be an important player for Bolingbrook this season as they look to make it downstate.