A Closer Look: ASGR Chicago Region 2014 Prospects



Illinois head coach Matt Bollant has plenty of talent in his backyard. Photo from University of Illinois.

Illinois has a tradition of strong girls basketball, and that tradition will continue with the Class of 2014. The chase for those recruits is accelerating, and the All Star Girls Report is following all the action. In the coming days, ASGR will break down the top recruits in the class by region. Today, we look at the ASGR Chicago Region, which includes the entire state of Illinois. Subscribers can log on to the database at the subscriber login at the top of the page.

The complete  All Star Girls Report database has over 190 players (2014-2018 classes) from the Illinois region. Ratings and player notes are included from veteran ASGR analyst Bret McCormick, providing programs from high majors to mid-majors with invaluable information.

Here are the Top 25 prospects for 2014 from the Chicago region. The Super Six players from the area include a comment from McCormick.

1.  Jasmine Lumpkin, 6-0, WF, Joliet Catholic, Bolingbrook, IL.  McCormick: “Jasmine is a three-four player who is a great athlete and a great leaper. She rebounds and scores inside, but she also has the ability to step outside.”

2.  Kortney Dunbar, 6-1, WF, Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.  McCormick: “They say there are shooters and there are makers — Kortney is a true maker. She is an outstanding shooter with unbelievable range. She is also a smart player who could play the three or two.”

3.  Shami Goodman, 5-8, PG, Morgan Park, Chicago, IL.  McCormick: “Shami is an athletic, strong combo guard who is great off the dribble. She is a player who just knows how to score.”

4.  Taylor Brame, 5-11, WF, Whitney Young, Chicago, IL.  McCormick: “Taylor is a little bit of a sleeper prospect. She is a good athlete with a nice inside-out game, and she has been coming on strong.”

5.  Tyra Buss, 5-7, PG, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel, IL.  McCormick: “Tyra is an Indiana commitment who is a good passer, but the main thing about Tyra is that she can really put up big numbers. I think she will be a point guard at Indiana, and she is very skilled.”

6.  Amber Witherspoon, 6-5, C, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL.  McCormick: “Amber is a very athletic post player who can jump out of the gym. She is still a little raw in some areas, but she has tremendous potential.”

2014 SUPER SIX Ht Pos High School Hometown College
1- Jasmine Lumpkin 6-0 WF Joliet Catholic Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
2- Kortney Dunbar 6-1 WF Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Undecided
3- Shami Goodman 5-8 PG Morgan Park Chicago, IL Undecided
4- Taylor Brame 5-11 WF Whitney Young Chicago, IL Undecided
5- Tyra Buss 5-7 PG Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel, IL Indiana
6- Amber Witherspoon 6-5 C Lincoln Park Chicago, IL Undecided
THE NEXT NINE
7-  Jackie Kemph 5-7 PG Rolling Meadows Arlington Hts., IL Undecided
8-  Khaalia Hillsman 6-4 C Whitney Young Chicago, IL Undecided
9-  Aysia Bugg 5-9 SG Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
10- Kelly Karlis 6-1 WF Montini Catholic Medinah, IL Undecided
11- Sidney Santos 6-0 PF Geneva Geneva, IL Undecided
12- Destiny Harris 5-8 SG Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
13- Kateri Stone 5-10 SG Montini Catholic Naperville, IL Undecided
14- Aaliyah Covington 6-0 WF Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Undecided
15- Jenny Vliet 6-2 WF Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows, IL Undecided
THE NEXT TEN
16- Kristen Moore 6-1 PF Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
17- Lexi Smith 6-1 PF Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
18- Dajhae Mullins 5-11 WF Marian Catholic Blue Island, IL Undecided
19- Adebesi Mabodu 6-2 PF H’wood Flossmoor Homewood, IL Undecided
20- Jade Owens 5-6 PG Fenwick River Forest, IL Undecided
21- Liza Fruendt 5-7 PG Batavia Batavia, IL Undecided
22- Brianna Morrison 5-8 PG Marian Catholic S. Holland, IL Undecided
23- Maya Garland 5-9 SG Fenwick River Forest, IL Undecided
24- Amarah Coleman 5-9 SG Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL Undecided
25- Morgan Seberger 5-11 SG Geneva Geneva, IL Undecided