As school basketball teaching staffs search out transfers of all varieties presently of the yr on the school stage, ending up their Class of 2019 recruiting class can be a precedence for some.
When it involves the unsigned and uncommitted within the Chicago space, there are some intriguing choices for packages throughout the nation in any respect ranges.
Here are 4 metropolis gamers who’re one of the best of the unsigned and uncommitted within the Class of 2019.
■ Tujautae Williams, Orr
The résumé: After opening eyes throughout the July analysis interval, the under-the-radar Williams began receiving some consideration from school coaches. He went on to guide Orr to a state championship this previous season whereas averaging 13.6 factors, 7.three rebounds and three.9 assists.
The expertise: While nonetheless displaying some uncooked elements in his recreation, the 6-5 Williams gives a lot versatility and screams upside together with his limitless size and loopy athleticism.
The recruitment: Williams says there are three faculties who he’s attempting to arrange visits with in coming weeks. That quick record contains Minnesota, New Mexico and Virginia Tech.
Williams says there are nonetheless quite a few faculties nonetheless involved and concerned, together with Clemson, Cincinnati and Miami-Florida.
“I’m looking for a certain type of environment that fits me,” says Williams. “I need to find the right relationship, because it’s going to be just me at college. I have to feel comfortable and find a style that fits me.”
■ Antonio Reeves, Simeon
The résumé: After transferring again to Chicago from Arizona for his senior yr, Reeves made essentially the most of his return. He averaged 21 factors a recreation for a Simeon staff that received a sectional championship.
The expertise: Reeves boasts dimension and size on the perimeter and is wired to attain. He’s a 6-5, shot-making guard with three-point vary.
The recruitment: The most neglected prospect remaining on the board, Reeves took an official go to to Illinois State final weekend.
“It went well, better than expected,” says Reeves, who stated he was capable of play with the gamers and go to with the college’s enterprise division. “I had a lot of fun down there.”
Southern Illinois has additionally began to make inquiries as Reeves says “he’s in no rush and will take my time” with the recruiting course of this spring.
■ Myles Baker, Young
The résumé: Baker has received huge. The 6-2 guard was a fixture on the varsity stage for groups that received a mixed 78 video games in three years whereas enjoying an always-tough schedule. That contains being part of a state championship staff as a sophomore.
After a junior season by which he was a key piece and averaged 12 factors a recreation for a staff that completed second within the state in Class 4A, Baker put up 16.eight factors a recreation this previous season.
The expertise: Baker has at all times been a jack-of-all-trades guard and must be appreciated for bringing a wide range of gadgets to the desk. Shows the flexibility to attain in several methods and is a keen defender with sneaky athleticism and a few toughness to him.
The recruitment: Baker says he’s listening to essentially the most from 4 faculties and has locked in on these 4, together with Central Connecticut State, who he visited final fall formally, together with UAB, UNLV and DePaul.
I wish to discover a place the place I really feel comfy, as a result of if I’m leaving dwelling and probably leaving Chicago for the primary time, that may be tough for any 18-year previous. So I wish to discover a place that resembles dwelling ultimately.
■ Rashaun Agee, Bogan
The résumé: There wasn’t a participant on this record who enhanced his particular person résumé greater than Agee over the previous 5 months. By the halfway level of the season the 6-7 huge man was in Chicago space Player of the Year conversations. He was a double-double machine, averaging 19.three factors and 12.9 rebounds a recreation whereas main Bogan to a Class 3A state runner-up end.
The expertise: A giant man who…