Illinois Class Of 2011: The Most Exciting Players To Watch!


Chicago Hoops
June 14, 2010

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We all know that the Illinois Class of 2011 is absolutely loaded with basketball talent. Here is a look at some of the most exciting players to watch from the 2011 recruiting class. The group includes a number of high-flyers who love to play above the rim, and players who make it so you cannot leave your seat when they are on the floor.

Players are listed alphabetically.


Prospect Height Position School
Wayne Blackshear 6'5" Shooting Guard Chicago Morgan Park
University of Louisville recruit. When he is not dazzling audiences with 40-point, 20-rebound efforts he can be found flying high above the rim for dunks over opponents.
Prospect Height Position School
Ryan Boatright 5'10" Point Guard East Aurora
A true crowd-pleaser on the floor. Jet-quick with an ability to score from anywhere on the floor, and always willing to put his one-on-one skills on full display to put on an offensive show.
Prospect Height Position School
Macari Brooks 6'3" Guard/Forward Rich South
An explosive athlete! Has the ability to rise up, and throw it down on opponents without regard to how tall they are. Extremely quick off the floor!
Prospect Height Position School
Jamie Crockett 6'3" Small Forward Crete-Monee
A DePaul University recruit. Another stellar athlete with ridiculous rise off the ground. Can throw it down on just about anybody!
Prospect Height Position School
Mycheal Henry 6'6" Shooting Guard Chicago Orr
A University of Illinois recruit. Like Blackshear, has the rare ability to put on a show not only with his scoring and rebounding, but also with his superb combination of size, strength and athleticism.
Prospect Height Position School
Sam Thompson 6'7" Small Forward Chicago Whitney Young
A dazzling combination of size and explosive athleticism. The master of the alley-oop jam! Must be monitored anytime Whitney Young throws in an inbounds pass on their end of the floor.
Prospect Height Position School
Dominique Walls 6'5" Small Forward Chicago Hales Franciscan
Another player who brings absolutely ridiculous hops to the table, and is always willing to please the crowd with a high-flying show. You probably don't want to leave your seat when he is on the floor.