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Final Class of 2008 Player Rankings
June 1, 2008
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Class of 2008 |
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Rk |
Pos |
Name |
Hgt |
Stars |
Commitment |
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1 |
PG |
Lewis Jackson Decatur (IL) Eisenhower Indiana Elite |
5'9" |
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Signed with PURDUE |
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Jackson was a four year varsity starter and had a tremendous career at Decatur Eisenhower. He was certainly the most electrifying player in the state and likely the most exciting player to watch throughout the nation. Lewis is a proven winner that got it done during the high school season and on the AAU circuit with Indiana Elite. He was almost never credited with the amount of praise he deserved on the floor due to the talent playing with him but he has proven, without him, neither his high school or AAU team would win nearly as much. He's the only prospect that proved himself all year round. |
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2 |
C |
Mike Dunigan Chicago (IL) Farragut MeanStreets |
6'10" |
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Signed with OREGON |
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A McDonald's All-American that put up the best overall numbers in the state as a senior while averaging close to a triple-double. Unfortunately, he saw his high school career end early. |
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3 |
G |
Iman Shumpert Oak Park (IL) River Forest Full Package |
6'4" |
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Signed with GEORGIA TECH |
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Wasn't overly successful at the high school level but became an All-American because of his performance during the AAU season. |
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4 |
PG |
Verdell Jones III Champaign (IL) Central Ft. Sooy-No Limit |
6'4" |
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Signed with INDIANA |
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Finished 6th on the Illinois All-Time Assists record in just three years while leading his team to the state tournament in his final season. |
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5 |
G |
Dion Dixon Chicago (IL) Crane Chicago Express |
6'3" |
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Signed with CINCINATTI |
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The city's most underated player. |
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6 |
PG |
Kevin Dillard Homewood (IL) Flossmoor MeanStreets |
6'0" |
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Signed with SOUTHERN ILLINOIS |
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Illinois' Mr. Basketball had a very good senior year but saw his team's season end early. |
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7 |
WG |
Matt Roth Washington (IL) Community Indiana Elite |
6'3" |
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Signed with INDIANA |
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Broke nearly every 3-point shooting record in the state of Illinois over his four-year stay. |
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8 |
WF |
Isiah Nunn Moline (IL) H.S. Ft. Sooy-No Limit |
6'7" |
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Came on strong his senior year. Had some of the best numbers in Illinois. |
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9 |
WF |
Tyler Storm |
6'7" |
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Signed with NORTHERN ILLINOIS |
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Versatile forward who improved every year. Should be an All Freshman Team performer in the MAC. |
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10 |
WG |
Matt Humphrey |
6'5" |
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Signed with OREGON |
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A long and sizey shooter that has the potential to be a big time player in the Pac Ten. |
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11 |
WF |
Carl Richard |
6'5" |
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Signed with INDIANA STATE |
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Underrated athlete that led his team to the Class 4A state title. |
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12 |
PG |
Ruben Cotto |
6'0" |
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Signed with ST. LOUIS |
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Transferred from Miami, FL as a senior and became a lethal scorer from day one. |
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13 |
PF |
Jeremy Robinson Decatur (IL) Eisenhower Team Illinois |
6'8" |
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Signed with ILLINOIS STATE |
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A former SEC commit that transferred to Decatur half way through his high school career. Opted to go the mid major level where he will shine. |
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14 |
PF |
John Shurna |
6'7" |
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Signed with NORTHWESTERN |
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Brings Northwestern an exact replica of Kevin Coble. |
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15 |
C |
Stan Simpson Chicago (IL) Simeon Full Package/Illinois Warriors |
6'10" |
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Signed with ILLINOIS |
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An athletic big that saw his stock rise before his senior year. Transferred from Leo to Simeon and helped his team to the state tournament. |
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16 |
PG |
Kenyon Smith |
6'1" |
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Signed with ILLINOIS STATE |
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The state's best perimeter defender and leader of the Wolverines. |
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17 |
WG |
Donald Stewart Champaign (IL) Central Team Illinois |
6'5" |
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Signed with VINCENNES CC |
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The second man on a very talented Champaign Central team. |
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18 |
PF |
Josh Crittle |
6'8" |
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Signed with OREGON |
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Has all the tools to become a player in the Pac Ten. |
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19 |
WF |
Ryan Hare Chicago (IL) Marshall Illinois Fire |
6'4" |
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Signed with SOUTHERN ILLINOIS |
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An athletic defender that is still searching for his true position. |
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20 |
C |
Brett Thompson Vienna (IL) H.S. Illinois Warriors |
6'11" |
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Signed with ST. LOUIS |
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Shooting big man from the south. |
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21 |
PG |
Donovan Foster |
5'10" |
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Signed with DETROIT |
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Scoring point guard that always held his own against anyone. |
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22 |
G |
Jeremy Montgomery |
6'2" |
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Signed with CLEVELAND STATE |
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Four year starter who was known for putting points on the board. |
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23 |
C |
Steve Goins |
6'10" |
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Chicago State, UConn, Detroit, UIC, Kentucky, Marist, Marquette, Minnesota, South Florida, Texas A&M-CC |
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A project big that began coming along before he transferred from Leo to Curie. |
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24 |
C |
Jawan Nelson |
6'10" |
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Signed with TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI |
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A widebody big man that had the ability to play at the high major level. |
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25 |
G |
Cornelius Chatt |
6'2" |
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A potent scorer that will end up at a Division I after two years of junior college ball. |
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26 |
WF |
Supo Sanni |
6'4" |
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Signed with ILLINOIS (FOOTBALL) |
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A U of I football recruit that always made his presence felt on the hardwood. |
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27 |
WF |
Kyle Cassity Pinckneyville (IL) H.S. St. Louis Gateway |
6'6" |
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Signed with ST. LOUIS |
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A four year varsity starter that took his team to state 3/4 years. |
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28 |
WF |
Nick Fruendt |
6'5" |
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Signed with NORTHWESTERN |
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Has been a proven winner since his freshman year. |
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29 |
F |
Jake Lindfors |
6'9" |
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Signed with ALBANY |
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Versatile forward with size and perimeter skills. |
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30 |
F |
Luke Fabrizius |
6'9" |
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Signed with DAYTON |
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Has size but is known for his shooting touch. |
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31 |
WF |
Mark Yelovich |
6'6" |
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Signed with SIU-EDWARDSVILLE |
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A big wing with good versatility and a strong outside shot. |
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32 |
PG |
Darius Lowery |
5'10" |
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Signed with DANVILLE AREA CC |
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High scoring guard that was severly overlooked. |
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33 |
G |
Daniel Barnes |
6'3" |
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Signed with EASTERN MICHIGAN |
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Glue guy on a tough Oak Park-River Forest squad. |
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34 |
G |
Derek Tartt |
6'4" |
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Committed to BREWSTER ACADEMY (PREP SCHOOL) |
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Versatile guard with good length. |
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35 |
PG |
Aaron Garriott |
6'3" |
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Signed with SIU-EDWARDSVILLE |
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Smooth guard with a nice set shot. |
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36 |
PG |
A.J. Rompza |
5'9" |
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Signed with CENTRAL FLORIDA |
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Small guard with a big heart and a nearly automatic 3-point stroke. |
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37 |
PG |
John Moran |
6'1" |
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Signed with NORTHERN IOWA |
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Heady player that fits the mold of a Northern Iowa guard. |
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38 |
PG |
Stefon Carson |
5'11" |
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Signed with KANKAKEE CC |
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Quick scoring point guard that can hit the outside shot and get to the basket. |
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38 |
G |
Elliott Brown |
6'0" |
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Undersized and athletic scoring guard that gets great elevation on his jumper. |
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39 |
C |
Eric McCullough |
6'9" |
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Committed to ILLINOIS WESLEYAN |
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An athletic forward that will cause havoc at the Division III level. |
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40 |
PG |
Jeremy Leonard |
6'2" |
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Signed with HIGHLAND CC |
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Smooth guard with good passing ability and a pin-point jumpshot. |
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41 |
WF |
Chris Parrish |
6'3" |
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Committed to BREWSTER ACADEMY (PREP SCHOOL) |
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Former SIU commit that will attend prep school. |
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42 |
WF |
Kenny Leverette |
6'3" |
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Strong power guard that is good attacking the rim. |
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43 |
PF |
6'7" |
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Ultra-athletic forward that rebounds, runs, and blocks shots. |
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44 |
PG |
Brandon Hogg |
6'1" |
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Signed with SOUTHERN INDIANA |
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A floor general that will blossom in the GLVC. |
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45 |
PG |
Isiah Williams |
6'1" |
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New Orleans |
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Scoring lead guard that started four years on varsity. |
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46 |
WG |
Darius Stowers |
6'3" |
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Signed with CHIPOLA JC |
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Big time athlete that defends and is very good in transition. |
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47 |
F |
Marvin Thigpen |
6'7" |
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Signed with SOUTHERN IDAHO JC |
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Athletic and versatile forward that shines on the defenisve end. |
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48 |
PF |
Darrell Williams |
6'6" |
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Strong power forward that can rebounds well. |
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50 |
PG |
5'10" |
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Verbally committed to CHICAGO STATE | |
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Very quick guard that is good at breaking down defenders. Will likely go juco. |
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