2021 Wing Stock Risers
Here we dive into the biggest stock risers from the shooting guard and small forward positions in the 2021 class in Illinois!
Louis Lesmond Louis Lesmond 6'5" | SF Niles Notre Dame | 2021 State #163 Nation IL (Evanston)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #15
Lesmond moved to the United States from France for his sophomore campaign. He is an intriguing prospect with his size at 6’5” along with being one of the premier shooters in the class. Moves well without the ball to get open and has a quick release. A lot of untapped potential here!
James Dent James Dent 6'3" | SG Springfield Southeast | 2021 State IL (Springfield Southeast)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #18
Dent broke out at the O’Fallon Shootout in February with the way he played there. He continued that this spring with both Capital City Teamwork and All-In Athletics. Elite perimeter shooter that went 7-7 in one game at Battle at the Lakes. Smooth and fluid release. Shows flashes off the bounce with drives using his long strides.
Odin Lium Odin Lium 6'5" | SF Oswego East | 2021 State IL (Oswego East)
Previous Ranking: #70
Current Ranking: #22
Lium is a prospect we have been intrigued by for a while and this spring with HIT he has elevated his game in a major way! Size for position along with a wiry frame which should allow him to continue to add strength going forward. Elite sniper shooting pulling up or drilling spot up threes with elevation. Quality athlete that makes plays in transition.
Kai Evans Kai Evans 6'3" | SG Bolingbrook | 2021 NV (Montini)
Previous Ranking: #101
Current Ranking: #30
Evans is a high level athlete who makes an impact on both ends of the floor. Physical and aggressive defender that gets in your face. Offensively he is at his best in transition getting loose for huge slams and slashing off the bounce.
Tyler Van Eekeren Tyler Van Eekeren 6'5" | SF Benet | 2021 State IL (Benet)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #37
This HIT wing had a breakout spring! The 6’5” small forward is a tough wing that can shoot the basketball. Does a lot of the little things that college programs will like going forward!
Sincere Malone Sincere Malone 6'7" | PF CBA | 2021 State NC (Simeon)
Previous Ranking: #124
Current Ranking: #48
We got a limited glimpse at this Simeon 2022 forward playing for the Mac Irvin Fire at Run N Slam. At about 6’6” he is an intriguing combo forward with his athleticism and energy level. He had a slick drive along with a mid-range jumper.
Quani Rudd Quani Rudd 6'6" | SF Mt. Vernon | 2021 State IL (Mt. Vernon)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #51
Rudd is a player that we didn’t know about until early in the spring when we went to a Southwest Jets workout. Big and athletic wing that has explosion when the ball is in his hands. He is primed to have a MONSTER junior season in southern Illinois!