17U Player Roster
Head Coach: Dodie Dunson, Sr. Assistant Coach: Larry Davis
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#2 Brandon Dunson
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Guard |
6'3"
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175
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Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) |
12
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An athletic lefty with a solid all-around game. Brandon shoots the ball well from anywhere on the floor and gets to the basket well where he's good at creating for himself and/or others. He passes the ball well and knows the game well. On the defensive end, Brandon is very solid. He is also a capable rebounder.
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#3 Aaron Garriott
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Guard |
6'1"
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155
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Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) |
11
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A crafty ball handler. Aaron is a solid point guard that has good passing skills. He is a good outside shooter that is capable of putting up big numbers.
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#6 Carl Davis
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Guard |
5'8"
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155
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Bloomington High (Bloomington, IL) |
12
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A solid guard that can light it up from the outside. Davis is a solid passer, especially when feeding it to the post. He has a great work ethic and always gives it his all. On the defensive end, he is also good.
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#20 Justin Safford
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Small Forward |
6'8"
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215
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Charis Prep (Goldsboro, N.C.) |
Post-Grad
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A long, left-handed forward with a very versatile game. Justin has very solid perimeter skills. He shoots the ball well, can handle it, is a solid passer, and is good when penetrating. He is also solid around the basket making him a huge mismatch problem for defenders. Safford is a good rebounder and is capable of blocking a lot of shots. Capable of playing any position on the floor. |
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#25 Jaron Davis
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Point Guard |
6'0"
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165
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Calvary Academy (Springfield, IL) |
12
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A strong guard that handles the ball well. Jaron uses either hand well and is a capable passing and scoring point guard. Davis is best on the defensive end. He is a solid on-the-ball defender.
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#32 D'mitri Riggs
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Guard |
6'2"
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170
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Bloomington High (Bloomington, IL) |
10
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A strong, left handed guard with very solid skills. Riggs is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor. He is a great 3-point shooter and uses penetration well. His ball handling and passing are also very good. D'mitri has started to use length to his advantage on the defensive end. He also rebounds well. |
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#33 Darieus Perry
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Point Guard |
5'8"
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160
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Bloomington High (Bloomington, IL) |
10
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A reclassified 2009 point guard. Perry is very fast and extremely quick. He handles the ball well and sees the floor as well as any other point guard in the Midwest area. Though he is small, Darieus is very solid on the defensive end. His quick hands and feet and his strength allow him to lock up players and create many turnovers. |
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#43 Marcus King
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Forward |
6'6"
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195
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Normal Community (Bloomington, IL) |
12
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A candidate for the best post defender in the state of Illinois. Marcus is a versatile player that is capable of beating you in the post or on the perimeter. He has improved his ball handling and three point shooting. He is a solid mid range shooter and a strong rebounder. |
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#44 Jordan Prosser
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Power Forward |
6'8"
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200
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Eureka High (Eureka, IL) |
10
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An active post player that is very good around the basket. In the offensive end, Prosser is much more developed than others his age. He is a good finisher and always plays aggressive. Jordan rebounds the ball well and also has a nice mid range shot and decent ball handling skills. |
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#45 Terrance Williams
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Center |
7'0"
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220
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Edwardsville High (Edwardsville, IL) |
12
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Very athletic post player with a lot of potential. Terrance runs the floor well and is best on the defensive end at this point in time. He is an amazing shot blocker and also solid on the boards.
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#50 Morgan Bond
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Small Forward |
6'6"
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220
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MacArthur (Decatur, IL) |
12
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A strong forward that makes his presence felt. "Mo" has a good midrange game that is capable of extention to the three point line. He is a very good and versatile defender and is active on the boards. A true small forward that is capable of sliding over to play the power forward.
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Josh Brent
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School |
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Power Forward |
6'5"
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300
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Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL) |
12
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A four-star football prospect according to Rivals.com. Josh is a big body, aggressive post player who's athleticism and speed will fool you due to his size. He is a good shot blocker and rebounder and can also put up points on the offensive end from the midrange area or the block. |
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