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Post by Ace78 on Apr 28, 2021 23:35:44 GMT -6
Justin King (Class of ’22) is a 6’4 PG from Mascouta (IL) HS and also plays for the Illinois Bears. He mentions that he is being recruited by Evansville and Utah State among others. Has a 3.77 GPA. In addition to his offensive skills, ChicagoLand Prep Hoops describes King as “a disruptive defender with length at the PG spot.” His HS team finished with a 13-1 record, 8-0 in conference.
Junior season honors: Conference Player of the Year - BCA Special Mention - 3rd team Chicagoland Prep Hoops - @ap 3A All-State Honorable Mention
Video discussing recruitment - Junior Season Highlights - |
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Post by austinace on Apr 29, 2021 2:33:44 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing Aces78. Another very solid prospect.
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Post by 83Ace on Apr 29, 2021 12:22:59 GMT -6
Mascoutah is about 20 miles from Okawville, where Noah is from.
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Post by austinace on Apr 29, 2021 16:09:22 GMT -6
Mascoutah is about 20 miles from Okawville, where Noah is from. Mascoutah is a huge city compared to Okawville.  8,245 versus 1,525 UE's enrollment is more than Okawville's population. This kid looks to be the real deal to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 17:06:50 GMT -6
This is a place that would seem a hotbed for Marcus Wilson to swing for the UE program. Without attempting to consider whether this is the kid they need to go after, the area should be a nice place to start.
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Post by austinace on Apr 29, 2021 17:53:11 GMT -6
I like this kid a lot. He definitely has game. Three tidbits: - Looks like he wears glasses when he plays. Shouldn't be a big deal. But he better have a few extra pairs of glasses if he is going to play in the MVC.
- Looks like his former coach, Justin Love, recently and unexpectedly passed away at the age of 41. Justin played at SLU under Lorenzo Romar.
- He is being recruited by other MVC schools like Illinois State and SIU. He has already made two visits to SIU. So I think there is a good chance we will see this kid in the MVC - I just hope it is for us and not against us.
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Post by 83Ace on Apr 29, 2021 19:12:08 GMT -6
I like this kid a lot. He definitely has game. Three tidbits: - Looks like he wears glasses when he plays. Shouldn't be a big deal. But he better have a few extra pairs of glasses if he is going to play in the MVC.
- Looks like his former coach, Justin Love, recently and unexpectedly passed away at the age of 41. Justin played at SLU under Lorenzo Romar.
- He is being recruited by other MVC schools like Illinois State and SIU. He has already made two visits to SIU. So I think there is a good chance we will see this kid in the MVC - I just hope it is for us and not against us.
When I saw where he was from, the first thing that came to mind was that I hope he doesn't go to SIU. |
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Post by Ace78 on Apr 29, 2021 23:36:59 GMT -6
AustinAce, I liked what I saw, too! Interesting that the first impression you get from his video is his great effort on defense. Justin certainly has a lot of offensive skills on display, including his quickness and ability to play above the rim. I also read the story about the unexpected passing of his coach, Justin Love, last summer. Certainly Coach Love made quite an impact on his team and the Mascoutah community.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2021 8:16:57 GMT -6
I like the glasses look so let’s sign him. Judging from the thick and tilted outer edge of his lenses he has quite a bit of astigmatism which is not easily corrected with contacts. Athletic frames are nearly indestructible and fasten behind the head so it’s a non-issue.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2021 10:43:57 GMT -6
If anybody remembers the guy who played for the Lakers -- Kurt Rambis -- who wore glasses that became something of a cult accoutrement for the fans ... what a great find this would be. ![]() |
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Post by 83Ace on Apr 30, 2021 13:31:26 GMT -6
If anybody remembers the guy who played for the Lakers -- Kurt Rambis -- who wore glasses that became something of a cult accoutrement for the fans ... what a great find this would be. ![]() Rambis was the guy who immediately came to mind for me as well. Then I remembered Kareem in his later years, with goggles. James Worthy too. I'm sure there are others, sometimes for short term eye protection after a scratch or something. George Mikan also comes to mind, but that was way before my time. Yes, we definitely need to sign Justin. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2021 15:54:09 GMT -6
If anybody remembers the guy who played for the Lakers -- Kurt Rambis -- who wore glasses that became something of a cult accoutrement for the fans ... what a great find this would be. ![]() If nothing else, he’s perfect for the Eutetics. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2021 16:13:35 GMT -6
If anybody remembers the guy who played for the Lakers -- Kurt Rambis -- who wore glasses that became something of a cult accoutrement for the fans ... what a great find this would be. ![]() If nothing else, he’s perfect for the Eutetics. He would be a Cute Eut! |
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Post by Ace78 on Nov 20, 2021 1:03:23 GMT -6
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Post by Aces&Eights on Nov 20, 2021 8:12:49 GMT -6
He chose a DII school 30 minutes from home. I suspect we did not lose him but maybe lost interest in recruiting him.
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