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CHARLES MATTHEWS, 6'6 SG So.
St. Rita of Cascia, IL

.: Matthews is a long, lean 2-guard who possesses high major tools on both ends of the court. He is a lethal offensive threat with his pull-up jump shot and deep perimeter shooting range. He slices through defenses and scores with creative scoops and springy slams off the drive. He is a heady passer who finds the open man off the dribble drive and in transition. Matthews is a tremendous defender on the wing. He anticipates very well in the passing lane, and rips the ball from defenders with lightning quick hands. Matthews is one of the top 10 players in the nation’s 2015 class. He is being recruited by Illinois, De Paul, SMU and several other high major DI programs.



ANTRAVIOUS SIMMONSANTRAVIOUS SIMMONS, 6'9 C Sr.
SOUTH MIAMI, FL

.: At 6’9” 230- Simmons is an absolute mega-force in the lane. He uses his phenomenal wingspan and superior athleticism to dominate the paint on both ends of the court. Simmons averaged 24 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks last season for the Cobras, proving that he is one of the top prospects in the 2013 class. He is one of the elite rebounders of this year’s class, and a top-notch guardian of the rim. Simmons has made a verbal commitment to play at Virginia Commonwealth University.



JALEN JAMESJALEN JAMES, 6'3 PG Sr.
La Lumiere School, IN

.: James is an elusive creator who jukes defenders out of their socks with his slick dribble drives. He is a heady floor general who finds the open man with accurate passes. He plays with flair, and generates electricity with his no-look dishes and nasty spin moves through the lane. He is an exceptional defender who turns steals into buckets. James is being heavily recruited by Colorado, SMU and Marquette.



JE QUAN LEWISJE QUAN LEWIS, 6'1 PG Sr.
DICKSON COUNTY, TN

.: Lewis is a dynamic scoring guard that excels in the transition game. He is a relentless defender who forces turnovers with his pesky hands and speedy maneuverability. Lewis can get to the basket with bouncy quick takes and finish with explosiveness. Lewis can run the point or dominate from the 2-guard position. He spurned several big time offers from Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama to play his collegiate ball at Virginia Commonwealth University.



ALEC PETERSALEC PETERS, 6'8 SF Sr.
Washington, IL

.: Peters is a smooth-shooting swingman who is catching the eye of several high major DI programs across the country. Peters has been a shining star for the past couple years at the State Farm ToC, and was named to last year’s City of Washington All-Tournament team. He is currently the 5th highest scoring performer in the event’s history with 141 career points. Peters is a gifted passer and a strong rebounder and his playing abilities have been compared to the skill set of Doug Mc Dermott at Creighton. Peters has made a commitment to play for the Valparaiso Crusaders of the Horizon League.



LEWIS SULLIVANLEWIS SULLIVAN, 6'7 SF Jr.
HAZEL GREEN, AL

.: Sullivan is a versatile 3-man who can score, rebound and pass. He is currently rated as the top junior in Alabama, after averaging 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Trojans last year. Sullivan recorded 26 double-doubles as a sophomore as he led Hazel Green to a 2nd place finish in Alabama’s 5A State Tournament. He has a knack for slipping in the lane for creative buckets and sneaky put-backs. Sullivan is being recruited by Mississippi, Alabama, UAB and Auburn.



TORREN JONES

TORREN JONES , 6’9” PF Sr.
La Lumiere School, IN

.: Jones is a warrior in the lane, and his empathic slams off missed shots and alley-oops are legendary in his home state of Arizona. Jones performed in the ToC, his sophomore season while playing for the Basha Bears of Chandler, AZ. Jones was selected to the All-Tournament team as he led his Bears to the City of Washington title game against Peoria Notre Dame. Jones is a dominant force in the paint with his scoring, rebounding and shot blocking. Jones averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds a year ago for Basha and is being heavily recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Missouri, USC and Washington State.



DETRICK MOSTELLADETRICK MOSTELLA, 6’3” SG Sr.
La Lumiere School, IN

.: Mostella is ranked as one of the elite shooting guards in the 2013 class. He is a stealthy defender who turns steals into buckets. He is a high-wire act in the open court and can finish above the rim with authority. Mostella can score with a pull-up jumper out to 25 feet or take his defender off the dribble at high speeds. Mostella is an impressive passer who finds the open man with no-look dishes off the break or in the half court set. Mostella is being recruited by Kansas, Georgetown, North Carolina, Georgia, Wake Forest and Kentucky.



MAURICE DUNLAPMAURICE DUNLAP, 6'1 PG Jr.
Greenwood Elzy, MS

.: Dunlap is a heady floor general who plays with purpose. He sees the floor and makes outstanding choices with his passing and his shot selection. He has deep range on his perimeter jumper and shoots at a high percentage from beyond the 3-point stripe. He has a quick first step dribble which gets him in great scoring position. He is an alert defender who lulls his opponent asleep, then rips the ball clean. Dunlap has already verbally committed to Mississippi State.



MYLES CARTERMYLES CARTER, 6'8 PF So.
St. Rita of Cascia, IL

.: Carter is proving that he is one of the elite sophomores in Illinois, and one of the fastest growing talents in the U.S. The springy PF is non-stop energy in the lane, with his offensive takes and his defensive coverage. He is a tremendous shot blocker who guards the rim with great effectiveness. Carter works hard and plays the game with enthusiasm. He has super upside! Carter is getting looks from several high major DI programs.



JORDAN BARNETTJORDAN BARNETT, 6'8" SF Jr.
ST. LOUIS CBC, MO

.: Barnett is an athletic wing who soars to the basket in transition. He is a quick thinking 3-man who understands the game and operates at a high level at all times. He can knock down the mid-range jumper, slash to the bucket or nail the 3-pointer with great efficiency. Barnett is a tremendous pass defender and weak-side shot blocker. Barnett is being recruited by several High Major DI teams, including- Missouri, Butler, Michigan State, Purdue and St. Louis.



AUSTIN WEIHERAUSTIN WEIHER, 6'9 PF Jr.
Creating Young Minds Academy, TX

.: If you have never heard of Texas Big-Man Austin Weiher, you soon will. Weiher's stock is starting to explode on the basketball
recruiting horizon. The 6'9" PF is a superb interior defender who blocks shots and grabs tough rebounds in heavy traffic. Weiher
runs the floor like a guard and finishes plays with devastating slams or soft jumpers in the lane. He plays the game with strength
and finesse, and is always around the rim during action. Weiher is being recruited by several High Major DI teams including-
Memphis, Kansas, Washington and Baylor.