Monday, October 8, 2012

Can Simeon(Chicago) Go Undefeated This Season?

Simeon(Chicago) has won 3 straight state titles in Illinois. They have won 5 state titles in the last 7 years. It has been a dominant run for the school on the South Side of Chicago. They have not lost a game in the State of Illinois since losing to Benet(Lisle) in February of 2011. It was the second of 2 losses in row, losing to Whitney Young(Chicago) three days before that. This team 2012-2013 might be the best the school has ever had. This team has at least 15 Division 1 prospects, probably the most I have ever seen on one team. This team has a good chance of winning a mythical National Title. This team will play like they did two years ago, substituting like a hockey team does a line change. STARTERS: JABARI PARKER(6'8" SENIOR GUARD-FORWARD-CENTER)- Yes this kid can play all 5 positions on the high school level, and play all of them very well. He is the Number 1 player in the country by ESPN.COM. He will choose between Michigan State or Duke. He will be the ring leader for a run at a 4th Straight State Title. KENDRICK NUNN(6'2" SENIOR COMBO GUARD)-He just committed to Illinois, also will be going for a 4th Straight State Title. Can jump out of the gym, is quick, a knockdown 3 point shooter, and ferocious defender. Can play either point or two guard position. JAYLON TATE(6'2" SENIOR POINT GUARD)- Also just committed to Illinois, will team with Nunn for 4 years, they were teammates on Meanstreets AAU Team. Pure point guard very underrated, makes good decisions and makes other players better. KENDALL POLLARD(6'6" SENIOR SWINGMAN)- Dayton commit this kid has greatly improved his offensive game over the past year. Does the dirty work defensively for this team. Another Division 1 prospect who can play multiple positions.  RUSSELL WOODS(6'8" SENIOR FORWARD-CENTER)- Transfer from Leo(Chicago) who was a 3 year varsity performer for them. He is the low post player that this team needed, he blocks shots and rebounds well. Is raw offensively but yet another Division 1 prospect. BENCH: RICKEY NORRIS(6'3" SENIOR POINT GUARD)-Deep reserve player last year has turned himself into a bonafide Division 1 prospect, holds an offer from Chicago State. He showed this summer that he can run an offense, also a much improved outside shot, will be the floor leader off the bench. QURON DAVIS(6'8" SENIOR FORWARD)- Chicago State commit did not play much last year because of a broken ankle, played well this summer and in open gyms, is pretty good ball handler and shooter from 15 feet, yet another Division 1 player. DENNIS "DJ" WILLIAMS(6'7" SOPHOMORE SWINGMAN)-Played mostly freshman-sophomore team last season, came on big time this summer. Is the next big time Simeon star who can do a little bit of everything. Versatile and a Top 25 National prospect in Class of 2015. Already holds an offer from Illinois and a couple of other schools. DANTE INGRAM(6'5" JUNIOR SWINGMAN)-Transfer from Danville can play any position from point guard to small forward. Also can defend all 3 spots on the court. He is a very versatile and above average athlete. Will play a lot because of his versatility and holds offers from a number of Division 1 schools. JAYCEE HILLSMAN(6'5" JUNIOR SWINGMAN)-Transfer from St Thomas Moore(Champaign) similar skills to Ingram, might not be quite as good defensively, but still very versatile. He also holds a number of Dvision 1 offers from colleges. . EDWARD MORROW(6'7" SOPHOMORE FORWARD)-This kid is a monster on the glass, and can post up very well on the inside. Will help off the bench inside, also can block shots. He is also getting Division 1 looks, will have to improve ball handling and outside shooting to move to major D1 consideration. SEAN MOORE JR(6'2" SENIOR COMBO GUARD)- Transfer from Leo(Chicago) he will spell Nunn at the 2 but can play point, he is yet another who has Division 1 offers, 3 year varsity performer at Leo. These next two are Division 1 prospects but might be stuck on freshman/sophomore team because varsity is so loaded.   BEN COUPET JR(6'6" FRESHMAN GUARD-FORWARD)-Has shown in open gyms and at camps throughout the summer that he is one of the top 10 players in the nation in the Class of 2016. Very athletic, good passer, good dribbler, and has range out to 15 feet. Can jump out of the gym. Has shown he might fight for a spot on varsity with performances in the open gyms. Look out for this outrageous talent in the future. Received invite to train at USA Training Center with other top freshman and sophomores this past weekend. Division 1 prospect already. ZACHARY NORVELL JR(6'4" FRESHMAN SHOOTING GUARD)-This freshman has deep range on his jumper, the lefty also can slash to the basket and has shown himself to be a good passer. He is already getting Division 1 looks. Problem is no room for him on varsity so he will star for freshman/sophomore team.  IN CONCLUSION THIS IS A LOADED TEAM AND WATCH OUT FOR THEM NATIONALLY!!!!! A FEW OF THESE GUYS WILL BE HOUSEHOLD NAMES IN A FEW YEARS. My prediction the household names will be: PARKER,NUNN,WILLIAMS,COUPET JR, AND NORVELL JR!!!!!!!!