Updating top unsigned recruits
The recruiting process has been slow for so many senior prospects. But commitments have been coming fast of late for the top players in the Class of 2022.
Yorkville Christian’s Jaden Schutt and Glenbard West’s Braden Huff, the top prospects in the state, will sign with Duke and Gonzaga, respectively, next month. They are two of 16 seniors in the class who are committed to Division I programs. From a historical perspective, that’s another low number for the state of Illinois.
Here are the top four uncommitted prospects remaining in the state and where they are with their recruitments.
AJ Casey, Young
The best uncommitted senior in the state just wrapped up an official visit to DePaul, where he would be a nice local recruiting coup for first-year coach Tony Stubblefield. Casey recently took an official visit to Miami, and unless a new suitor jumps in — or he elects to play out his senior year — it appears to be a battle between DePaul and Miami.
Trey Pettigrew, Kenwood
The 6-3 combo guard began his career with two solid seasons at Fenwick. As a sophomore, he averaged 15 points, 2.6 assists and two steals a game for the Friars before heading to a prep school in Arizona last season for his junior year.
A talented and versatile perimeter player with a blend of size, athleticism and scoring ability, Pettigrew has returned to the Chicago area. His presence helps make Kenwood one of the top handful of teams in the state on paper.
Pettigrew is hearing from a number of high-major programs and is set to take an official visit to Nevada in the coming weeks.
Jackson Munro, New Trier
The 6-8 big man was one of the big breakout players this past summer. Munro went from having very little on the recruiting front to being in high demand among lowand mid-major programs.
Now with a dozen offers on the table, Munro already has taken official visits to Bucknell and Toledo. He will head to Dartmouth this weekend and Lipscomb the following week.
Munro also took an unofficial visit to Loyola two weeks ago and continues to hear from the Ramblers.
Robbie Avila, Oak Forest
The skilled big man has produced in a big way since he arrived on the scene as a freshman. Last season, he put up a whopping 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds a game.
As a result, he has been heavily recruited by midmajor programs.
Avila just returned from an official visit to Northern Iowa last weekend. He also made an official visit to Indiana State. Avila, who wants to make a decision before the start of the high school season, said Southern Illinois remains in the mix, as well.