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Updates (5/16/18) Boys Basketball 2019 6 5 G Ryan Asmussen (Immaculate Conception HS, IL) Update: Asmussen burst onto the recruiting scene at the Dark Horse Exposure Workout, impressing Cornell College (D3), Monmouth College (D3), St. Ambrose (NAIA), and Rockford (D3) among others. 2019 6 5 F Jack Bloedorn (Lyons Township HS, IL) Update: Bloedorn had a strong showing at the Dark Horse Exposure Workout, showcasing his ability to play in the post as well as on the perimeter. Loras College (D3) and Hope College (D3) are among his newest suitors. 2019 6 1 G Jimmy Braddish (Sandwich HS, IL) Update: Braddish is one of the best pure shooters in our 2019 class. Monmouth College (D3) and Illinois Wesleyan University are the latest schools that have inquired about the sharp shooter. 2019 6 2 PG RayJ Dennis (Oswego East HS, IL) Update: Dennis received offers from Division 1 programs IUPUI, Vermont, Toledo, and UW-Green Bay. He has solidified himself as one of the Midwest s hottest prospects, with dozens of other schools poised to evaluate him in July. 2019 6 2 G Derian Duncan (Dixon HS, IL) Update: Duncan showcased himself as one of the toughest players in attendance at the DH Exposure Workout, and coaches at Cornell College (D3), Illinois College (D3), North Park University (D3), and Blackburn College (D3) among others left with Duncan high on their lists. 2019 6 5 Wing William Engels Update: Another one of the mosttalked-about prospects at the Dark Horse Exposure Workout, Engels' length, athleticism, and smooth style of play caught the eyes of dozens of coaches at all levels. 2019 6 5 F Kross Garth Update: Garth, who is among our toughest rebounders and defenders, has had a big few weeks, attracting the attention of Northern State University (D2), Northern Michigan University (D2), and several D3 programs. 2019 6 1 PG Ben Johlie Update: Johlie attracted the interest of schools like UW-Platteville (D3) and Cornell College (D3) after a productive showing at the Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout. 2019 6 4 G Mitch Mascari Update: Mascari received his first offer from Quincy University (D2), and other schools including Hillsdale College (D2), Northern Michigan (D2), St. Cloud State (D2), Furman (D1), and Denver (D1) remain consistently in touch. 2019 5 11 PG Jack McDonald Update: Not only has Jack impressed all D3 schools who have seen him thus far, but he has also caught the eye of D2 programs such as St. Cloud State and Northern Michigan. Even a D1 coach expressed unprompted that if he was looking for a PG, Jack McDonald would be his guy.
2019 6 2 PG Isaac Nelson (West Chicago HS, IL) Update: Nelson visited St. Mary's University of MN (D3), and was one of the most impressive prospects at the Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout. University of Wisconsin - Platteville (D3), Benedictine University (D2), University of Wisconsin Whitewater (D3) are among the latest to inquire. 2019 6 3 G Cade Nailor (Rock Falls HS, IL) Update: Nailor has attracted interest from several schools this summer, with the most recent being Cornell College (D3) and UW-Platteville (D3) at the Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout 2019 6 9 F Aidan Shore (Sterling HS, IL) Update: Shore has begun exploring camps and visits in June, especially at schools like Army (D1), Denver (D1), St. Cloud State (D2) among others. He has set himslf up for a huge July. 2019 6 3 G Ryan Verhulst (Hersey HS, IL) Update: Verhulst was one of the biggest breakout prospects at the Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout, as he had coaches from Hope College (D3), North Central College (D3), St. Ambrose University (NAIA), St. Mary's University of MN (D3), and Monmouth College (D3) talking about him at the event. 2018 6 4 G Joey Buggemi (Lincoln Way East HS, IL) Commitment: North Central College (D3) Story: Buggemi ended his recruitment after finding the right fit at North Central College, where he will play for Coach Todd Raridon in a system that utilizes shooters. 2018 5 10 PG Chris Calhoun Jr. (Chicago Agricultural HS, IL) Commitment: Jackson State (D1) as a walk-on Story: Calhoun was heavily recruited by D3 and NAIA programs before ultimately choosing Jackson State over a few other PWO offers. 2018 6 2 PG Isaiah Fuller (Oak Park-River Forest HS, IL) Commitment: University of Missouri St. Louis (D2) Story: After visiting a few weeks back, Fuller committed to Missouri St. Louis. His speed, athleticism, and leadership at the point guard position will set him up for a successful career. 2018 6 4 G Jack Hood Commitment: Benedictine University (D2) Story: Hood committed to Benedictine University (D2), which will go D2 over the next two seasons. He chose Benedictine because of his relationship with the coaching staff and the opportunity it provided him to play D2. ball.
Updates (5/16/18) 2019 CB Justin Agema (Naperville Central HS, IL) Update: Western Illinois and the University of Indianapolis were both at Naperville Central last week to meet with Agema, who has also been in contact with Drake and Dayton among others. 2019 MLB Giorgio Arquilla (St. Ignatius HS, IL) Update: Arquilla, who is highlycoveted by high-academic programs, received his first offer courtesy of Georgetown University last week. Harvard also came to school to visit. 2019 DE Cole Campbell Update: Campbell has had a busy few weeks, visiting the University of Sioux Falls and Augustana University while meeting with coaches from Western Illinois University and the University of Dayton at Geneva last week. Cincinnati has also invited Campbell to camp this summer. 2020 OL Sean Carpenter (Fenwick HS, IL) Update: Two weeks ago, Boston College visited Carpenter at Fenwick. They are the first of many schools that will be on Carpenter moving forward. 2019 MLB Casey Conery (St. Joseph s HS, IN) Update: Conery met with coaches from Saginaw Valley State, Indiana Wesleyan, Univeristy of Indianapolis, and Northern Illinois among others at St. Joseph's last week. Football 2020 QB Danny Cronin (Fenwick HS, IL) Update: Princeton was in to visit Cronin last week, and Stanford, Northwestern, and Boston College have both come in on separate occasions to check in. 2019 QB Matt Rush (Hinsdale Central HS, IL) Update: Rush earned a 32 on his ACT and has become a hot prospect among high-academic schools. Harvard, Butler, and Denison all stopped by Hinsdale Central to check in last week. 2019 WR/TE Will Sessa (Hinsdale Central HS, IL) Update: The 6'6 Sessa, who recently earned a 33 on his ACT, was visited by Harvard, Butler, and Denison at Hinsdale Central last week. 2019 WR Brandt Stare (Neuqua Valley HS, IL) Update: Drake and Harvard are the latest schools to check in on Stare, meeting with him at Neuqua over the past two weeks. 2018 QB Jack Crouch (Glenbard South HS, IL) Commitment: Case Western Reserve University (D3) Update: The high-academic Crouch ended his recruitment last week when he announced his commitment. He chose Case Western Reserve over several other high-academic programs.
Girls Basketball Updates (5/16/18) 2020 6' F Lindsay Blackmore Update: Division 1 programs Brown and Bradley have stayed in touch with Blackmore, and she has gotten in touch with Belmont University and Lipscomb University. She is in the process of setting her spring visit and elite camp schedule. 2019 6'2 F Ashley Konkle Update: After Western Michigan offered her a few weeks ago, the strong and skilled forward received a scholarship offer from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (D1) this week. 2020 6 1 Wing Kate Bullman (Grayslake Central HS, IL) Update: Bullman continues to talk to coaches at Princeton University, and she is also talking to Robert Morris (PA) and Mercer at this stage of her recruitment. 2020 6 F Kathryn Schmidt (Burlington Central HS, IL) Update: Along with Drury University and Brown University, both of whom have been consistently in touch with Schmidt, Belmont and St. Joseph s are now expressing interest in the athletic wing. 2019 5'9 G Abby Callahan (Marist HS, IL) Update: Callahan has impressed every D3 and NAIA program that has seen her to date, including the likes of Pomona Pitzer (D3), Tufts (D3), Bowdoin, and Cardinal Stretch (NAIA), and several D2 and D1 programs intend to follow her closely in July. 2020 5'4 G Launi Chanthaboury (St. Charles North HS, IL) Update: Launi's recruitment is just getting under way, but she impressed coaches at Trinity International University (NAIA) with her performance at last week's Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout. 2020 6' F Lindsey Rogers Update: Rogers, who has already secured scholarship offers from the University of Minnesota and Miami University - OH, is now firmly on the radar of coaches at Belmont University. Rogers is also in touch with coaches at UAB, Davidson, and St. Joseph s, and she will be visiting Boston College and Villanova for elite camps. 2020 6' F Taylor Thompson (Barrington HS, IL) Update: Thompson has had a strong spring for the Truth 17U Black team, and both Belmont University and the University of Evansville have taken notice. 2020 5'4 PG Olivia Demosthenes (Normal West HS, IL) Update: Demosthenes was impressive at the Dark Horse Spring Exposure Workout, capturing the attention of coaches at Drury University (D2). She will also be attending elite camps at a few D1 schools this summer. 2018 5'7 PG Sofia Radice (West Chicago HS, IL) Commitment: Quincy University (D2) Story: Radice received and accepted a scholarship offer from D2 Quincy University this week, ending her recruitment. The all-conference guard chose Quincy over other D2 options.