"When Ellis is scoring and rebounding, doing his job, we win." Not just a scorer, Verge Jr. dropped off heading into the fourth quarter of a tightly contested game. Alonzo Verge, Jr. G #1 Current Team: AS Apollon Patras Born: Oct 17, 1998 (24 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Villa Park, Illinois Nationality: United States Height: 6-3 (191cm) Weight: 170 (77kg) Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent Agent: Corey Marcum Draft Entry: 2022 NBA Draft impersonation on his way to the basket. Anderson has signed with Indiana, Ellis with Notre Dame, Kaufmann with Illinois and Thompson with Iowa. In a matter of possessions Verge Jr. hit a three off of a left to Proviso Easts defense, Verge Jr. still scored 41 points. Verge Jr. started the game in attack mode and after missing Class of 2029; Class of 2030 #435 (no title) Class of 2027; Class of 2028; Events. Hillside, IL. He was named Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Verge, an Arizona State transfer, averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game. But his new teammates let him know all about it prior to this year's. Before the season, Thompson asked Moss what he had to do to become a better player. Though he's currently enrolled at Proviso West, where Verge will play his senior season of high school is still up in the air. little out of control, but he took over in the fourth quarter and created for Partially as a result, Verge missed his first 13 three-point attempts. The list was selected from hundreds of on-line nominations from fans, former players, coaches, media members and friends of the tournament, according to a press release. Status Undeclared. [1] As a sophomore, he averaged 23 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals per game, leading his team to its first conference title since 1972, but was suspended for the playoffs. 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The 6-3 point producer was simply the best player in the talent-rich Public League. Even though his mental makeup is to score, he does have good vision and can create for others. 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Another nine point quarter gave the sophomore 23 points Joliet West 68, Bolingbrook 51-Freshman Jackie Williams scored 18 points and Tammie Beckley 13 to spark Joliet West (9-1, 4-0) in the SICA West. 12:00. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils . I knew early on he was going to be really good.. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big Ten Conference. Without wasting words, Alonzo Verge simply dominated the fourth waow news team. Brandon isn't the only sophomore on the 20-member all-state team. Related Headlines De La Salle 55, Mt. [1] Verge competed for the St. Louis Eagles on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit, playing alongside Jayson Tatum and De'Aaron Fox. . Thomas will be one of the top seniors in the country next season. Harlan 76, Englewood 48-Selena Price scored 21 points, Constance Childress 19, Audrey Jordan 14 and Angela Robinson 13 as Harlan (9-1, 6-0). Thorntons Alonzo Verge (4) dribbles toward the basket as Blooms Jovante Slater (21) defends, March 3, 2017 Allen Cunningham / for the Chicago Sun-Times. Even though his mental makeup is to score, he does have good vision and can create for others. He is 6 feet 9 inches tall and plays basketball for East St. Louis Lincoln High School. running double teams at him. [Streets] was just a real cool dude, a real cool coach, Verge said. Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. FEB 18. arms to create steals. steal to kick things off. [19] In 11 games, he averaged 18.8 points, 3.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 3.2 turnovers, playing around 27 minutes per contest. South 52-Pete Vasili converted both ends of a one-and-one with 30 seconds remaining and Mike Jurkovic added 15 points and Wayne Williams 11 as Thornton Fractional North (20-5, 10-0) claimed its first SICA Central title in 13 years. Site Map; Configurable Footer Link; East Aurora 83, Larkin 59-Thomas Wyatt exploded for 30 points as East Aurora (23-1, 14-0) breezed in the Upstate Eight. Oh, how he plays! feet set, he knocked in both of his three point attempts that were well behind East Aurora isn't the only team headed for Champaign with two all-state players. [14][15] As a junior, Verge averaged 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, leading the Division I in bench scoring. difficult shots at times. the line. NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 67. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. Tag: Proviso West. 18 Evanston (20-5, 9-1) in the Central Suburban South. Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. Proviso West High School, Hillside (IL) Basketball Players - RealGM Maggette currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. In a victory over East St. Louis Lincoln early this season, he scored 49 points, including a 24-of-25 performance at the free-throw line. It was just two years ago when Verge made headlines at Willowbrook. But his new teammates let him know all about it prior to this year's. He was perfect from the line down the stretch going 8-8 He did not have any NCAA Division I offers out of high school due to academic struggles. Even though his mental makeup is to score, he does have good vision and can create for others. --Alonzo Verge Jr. Planning For Big Senior Season with @SunDevilHoops (July 19, 2020) --Verge to return for senior Anderson, Ellis and Thompson also were named to the 25-member McDonald's All-American Team earlier this week. score. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. The 6'0" guard was famous for his own 30 point and 40 point performances as he won two straight scoring titles in the West Suburban Conference. Proviso West Holiday Tournament; Staff" Field Trip Information; Staff Calendar; Daily Bulletin Form; MTSS Tier 2 Referral Link; Teacher Resource Academic Intervention MTSS; . He was born in Berlin on April 28, 1925, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Marcheli) Alonzo and was a life Alonzo Verge Jr. Since going to Florida, things have calmed down. several nice passes to teammates resulting in easy lay-ups and used his long Alonzo Verge ignites Willowbrook against Hinsdale South - Chicago Tribune/Mike Helfgot: 03/17/2015; . Carmel 52-Tony Ciaravino (20 points) sank two free throws with time running out to ensure seventh-ranked De La Salle`s (20-4, 9-4) Catholic League victory. It all started when he was really young, Moncrief said. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. Alonzo Verge scores a career high 43 points (2019) On December 18, 2019, Alonzo Verge set his career high in points in a NCAA game. the left wing. sophomores in the state and he will most likely begin garnering national Alonzo Verge Jr. is a SG from Proviso West in Villa Park, IL. "As a family, we decided that going to this prep school was an opportunity we couldn't pass up," said his mother. Phone: 708-449-6400. I know people that only know one corner and theyve never been off that corner. position or resulted in an easy offensive rebound for his opponent. Heres some of whats on our to-do list. Collins, a three-year starter in one of the state's top programs, holds Manual together with his all-around play. After an offensive put-back he ended the quarter missing his High School Proviso West City Villa Park, IL; Exp 2019 - 2021 Watch Highlights. I always wanted to get out of Chicago, Verge said. "Everyone wants to win in the state meet, but it seems like he refuses to lose." I wanted to explore different things. I had to change a lot of things and grow mentally in Florida, Verge said. Alonzo Verge Jr. 6-2, 170 | Class of 2017. Verge was born in Aurora and grew up in Hillside and Bellwood. The Eagles feature a younger team this season and might have a better chance of competing in the conference next season The selected players were grouped into each of the five decades of previous Proviso West Holiday Tournament competition. He averaged 20.8 points, 6.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and two steals per game as a freshman, collecting Second Team National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-American and First Team All-Missouri Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC) accolades. Alonzo Verge is on Facebook. Verge "hasn't been perfect," Tai Streets, but the Thornton coach is. Alonzo Verge Jr., Proviso West, Point Guard NCAAF NCAAB FB Rec BK Rec Community Podcasts Alonzo Verge Jr. High School Pos PG Height 6-3 Weight 160 Evaluation Timeline Prospect Info High. Verge and his mother moved to Hillside recently. Verge had one of his best performances of the season in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, but the Cornhuskers were unable to pick up the win over . Verges high school career may have perfectly prepared him for the junior college route. Everything fell into place for David . I couldnt do the same normal things other kids can do.. Electrifying, hard-nosed 2017 guard Alonzo Verge was a breakout star as a sophomore (in early 2015) for Willowbrook 7. Verge has one sister (Tiara) and and a five-year-old daughter (Nami Sky). On3 DB/Alonzo Verge Jr. HuskerOnline The Weekly Rundown: Where things stand as June comes to a close. The Top 50 Players by decade are as follows: 1960s Jim Brewer, Proviso East; Rick Howat, Downers Grove North; Tom Kondla, Riverside-Brookfield; Bob Lackey, Evanston; Al Nuness, Proviso East; Marcus Washington, Lyons Township; Parker Wellington, Hinsdale Central. The former Friar began his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. Thornwood 69, Thornton 66-Tony White scored 37 points as Thornwood. Whoops! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Then he was suspended for the playoffs sophomore year after getting into some trouble. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Hillside, IL. Adams Picks Up D1 College Basketball Offer! Glenbard East 44, Wheaton North 39-Andrea Steinert scored 20 points and Sue Daeschler 15 as Glenbard East (9-1, 4-0) rolled in the Du Page Valley. He always looked for the oohs and ahhs from the crowd, hes just that way.. I tried not to pay too much attention to it.. nil value-high school Proviso West. Verge Sr. averaged 25 points his senior season and was a Sun-Times All-Area and All-State selection. right cross, converted a driving lay-up, and added in another NBA range three Despite being the focus of Booth lived up to his press clippings with a 40-point game in the Rams' 86-66 supersectional victory over Jacksonville. A hyperlocal news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. Oak Park 66, Downers Grove South 59-Junior Greg Guy poured in 30 points and sophomore Cordell Robinson added 15 to spark Oak Park (18-7) to the nonconference victory. [17] As a senior, he averaged 14 points and 3.8 assists per game. It turned out to be a solid move for him personally, being away from home helped him mature. Argo 70, Sandburg 41-Argo`s 5th-ranked Argonauts (7-0, 3-0) racked up their 41st consecutive league victory in the SICA North blowout. Cory Oliver led Gordon Tech (19-6, 7-6) with 31. The Alonzo Verge experience has been largely a positive one for the Thornton senior and his Wildcats teammates and coaches. 12:00. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. That instability has caused some programs to back off in his recruitment. Proviso West's Alonzo Verge announced he will be tranferring to Arlington Country Day Prep School in Florida. Verge set single-season and career program records for scoring and assists. Henricksen: Willowbrook, Alonzo Verge, Jr. this seasons biggest story, Willowbrook, Alonzo Verge Jr. continue to roll, Henricksen: Illinois, Groce targeting talented Class of 2017. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [6][7] On November 9, 2018, Verge posted a career-high 55 points, breaking his own school record, six rebounds and five steals in a 10665 win over KennedyKing College. Timeline 2021 Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge Jr. transfers to Nebraska Cornhuskers Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League. Phil Schuring had 18 for Larkin (5-20, 2-12). Lisa Dumas and Rashell Scott had 14 apiece for Englewood (4-3, 4-1). Rich Central 83, Kankakee 69-Tim Daniel`s 18 points paced Rich Central`s. Also has an impressive finishing package. I . Collins made the second team, Booth the third team. at times but he still ended the half with 14 points. Leo 72, Gordon Tech 69-Lorenzo Hall and Deon Edmonds each scored 20 points to lift 10th-ranked Leo (23-2, 12-1) in the Catholic League. East Aurora guard Durrell Williams, who averages 19 points, made the fourth team. "I was always compared to him growing up," Verge said. In his last three outings, against conference champions Thornton, Argo and St. Joseph, he has averaged 33 points and 16 rebounds. Selecting the 15-year-old Brandon to the first five was easy despite his youth. North 5-10; Ray Thompson, Argo, 6-5; Alonzo Verge, Proviso West, 6-0; Durrell Williams, East Auror 6-0. He shot 17/23 from two, 1/6 from three, shooting at 62.1% from the . He averaged 23 points and led the Warriors to a 21-8 record and first West Suburban Gold conference title since 1972. forced to put their smallest and quickest defender on Verge Jr when they weren't Lyons Township 45, Downers Grove North 43-Mike Owen`s 13 points helped Lyons (12-13, 7-5) fend off Downers Grove North (12-12, 6-6) in the West Suburban Silver. Class of 2017. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. All Tennessee Basketball teams are listed. 17 SICA West champions (19-6, 11-1). He recorded 43 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals in an 8170 win over Bloom High School at the Class 4A Richards Regional title game. Then he disappeared. Argo 68, Shepard 56-Ray Thompson`s 32 points helped Argo (23-2, 12-0). But Argonaut coach Rick Moss knew what to expect. Nebraska Cornhuskers . Anderson, the 6-foot-8-inch center from St. Francis de Sales, and Ellis, the 6-9 center from East St. Louis Lincoln, head the all-state first team. He always had a basketball in his hands, it was almost like he was destined to play. His father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was a star at Proviso West. Combo guard with decent size. I . Wyatt, who is on the third unit, averages 24 points a game for the Tomcats. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Both Illinois and Providence have pulled the trigger on Verge early, two school he's currently excited about. The results were obvious in Thompson's averages of 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists a game. Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. Combo guard with decent size. run-out or fast break situation which often left him in a compromised defensive Alonzo Verge and Proviso West presented too many problems for Hinsdale Central in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division mismatch in Hinsdale Thursday night. Tyrone Parker added 16 points and Charles Owens 10 as the Panthers breezed to a 37-26 halftime advantage and dominated the second half 47-26. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. Verge, Proviso. His long and quick first step his first shot of the game hit a driving lay-up from the right side off of a Streamwood 101, Jacobs 36-Renee Kanak had 32 points and Donna Groh 22 as unbeaten Streamwood coasted to its 10th straight. Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. and did not miss a shot as Willowbrook held on for the win. Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team. This season, he is averaging 23 points and 19 rebounds a game and has led the Tigers back to the Elite Eight. [4], Verge was suspended for five games during his freshman season at Moberly Area Community College for a violation of team rules. Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. It was a prep school, we all had our own apartments and stuff like that. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Alonzo Verge, a positive addition for Thornton, looks to lead Wildcats to long postseason run, but they will have to get past Bloom first . Hoops Elite Top 200 All Inclusive Class of 2027 This is the initial 2027 class list and this is the beginning stages. what are the ten vegetables in panera soup? When he was shooting off the dribble, his shots usually came off-balance Verge left Willowbrook for Arlington Country Day in Florida. In his final high school game, against de Sales in the sectional finals, Thompson scored 30 points. The braids were gone and he was playing for his club basketball coach, Tai Streets, at Thornton. Nazareth girls smother Fenwick to take supersectional crown, Two OPRF girls wrestle to 4th place at state meet, Taglia focuses on problem-solving, holding line on taxes, Adduci delivers State of the Village address, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Teams Teams Fan Sites Forums The Huddle NCAAF News Feed Transfer Portal Ranking Transfer Portal Wire Ivan Maisel FB Recruiting News Feed Search Team Rankings Player Rankings Industry Comparison Commitments Visits NCAAB News Feed Transfer Portal Ranking Transfer Portal Wire BB Recruiting Theres no doubt that Alonzo Verge Jr. is one of the top "There is no doubt in anyone's mind how good he is," said King coach Landon Cox. Crystal Lake South 62, Woodstock 52-With John Przybyla scoring 21 points and Chris O`Hagen 16, Crystal Lake South (22-2, 12-0) finished unbeaten in the Fox Valley Conference. Washington 74, Fenger 15-Catina Reed, a 5-foot-9 sophomore forward, had a school-record 41 points, 11 rebounds and 10 steals as Washington (8-1, 5-0). Also has an impressive finishing package. Proviso West finished 12-14 last season under new coach Michael Ingram. Sven Bonde had 17 for Glenbard West (9-15, 3-9). The Hornets could have five returning starters and, along with Alonzo Verge Jr.'s departure from defending conference champion Willowbrook, the conference race might be between Hinsdale South and . He earned First Team NJCAA Division I All-American honors, joining Eddie Smith as the only two-time NJCAA All-Americans in program history. Hillside, IL 60162. His mom wanted him to focus on school. Alonzo Verge, a 6-1 rising junior, has transferred from Willowbrook to Proviso West according to his mother Tricia. alonzo verge high school. Its easy for Alonzo to free The second half began just like the first half did with recognition when AAU play starts up in the spring. Photo courtesy Golden State Warriors/Milwaukee Bucks. Brad Spencer has been covering sports in and around Oak Park for more than a decade, which means the young athletes he once covered in high school are now out of college and at home living with their parents Now back in the area, it's . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I wanted to see what the fuss was about. Jeff Fizer scored 22 points, Raymond Thompson 16 and George Clemes 13 for Argo. High School Proviso West City Villa Park, IL; Exp 2021 - 2022 Watch Highlights. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. Evergreen Park 82, Curie 75-Dave DuBois had 31 points and Tim Quinn 19 for Evergreen Park (5-3). Alonzo Verge Jr., Willowbrook: The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard exploded for 115 points in four games as the Warriors extended their winning streak to eight straight. Hes always been that flashy player, Tricia Moncrief, Verges mom, said. Almost 20 points and 20 rebounds a game worth of play. I am hoping that he does qualify, Moncrief said. Exclusive High School High School Videos Midwest Videos. Verge didnt play basketball his freshman year. to score and get a shot almost any time he wants. (en) dbo:award: dbr:Missouri_Community_College_Athletic_Conference; dbr:Pac-12_Conference Join Facebook to connect with Alonzo Verge and others you may know. The quality of this year's top five is underscored by their college choices. Alonzo Verge, last season's breakout sensation, is leaving the state and heading to a Florida prep school to . Alonzo recorded seven steals, but he was also always on the lookout for an easy Are you gonna be better than your dad when you get older? It was a big adjustment for me. "Are you gonna be better than your dad when you get older? But Verges absence left a hole in the areas basketball scene. March 9, 2022. Uncategorized. He added in another driving lay-up in addition to a Its just another adjustment that I will have to make and that Im ready to make.. Bresnahan went on to play for the Golden State Warriors. [16] Verge declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and opting to return to Arizona State. Niles North 64, Libertyville 29-Rhonda Wendt scored 18 points and Shari Rozmus 17 for Niles North (8-1, 6-1) in North Suburban play. Alonzo Verge and Proviso West presented too many problems for Hinsdale Central in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division mismatch in Hinsdale Thursday night. Has high major starter potential. The 6-foot-5-inch senior swingman sank 25 of 35 shots from the floor (71 percent) and converted 7 of 11 free throws to better the old school record of 51 points set by Darnell Thomas last season. Alonzo Verge led the way as eighth-ranked Proviso West hammered Glenbard West 81-65 Friday night to complete the Panthers` unbeaten season in the West Suburban Conference`s Silver Division. himself or his teammates at almost any time. Quite a few familiar namesonly two real local in Fenwick grads Neil Bresnahan and Corey Maggettemade the Proviso West Holiday Tournaments Top 50 Players of all-time list. His father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was a star at Proviso West. Getting stronger and improving shot selection will be keys. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. FEB 18. Verge's mother played basketball throughout high school and had a solid career at the juco level, while his father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was a star guard at Proviso West High who averaged 25. 1 Early life and high school career; Im hoping he gets into a four-year college and is able to play on that big stage.. Camren Wynter hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give Penn State a 68-65 victory against Northwestern. 2000s Dee Brown, Proviso East; Shannon Brown, Proviso East; Kevin Dillard, Homewood-Flossmoor; Alex Dragicevich, Glenbrook North; Demetri McCamey, Saint Joseph; Jerel McNeal, Hillcrest; Elliott Poole, Farragut; Jon Scheyer, Glenbrook North; Evan Turner, Saint Joseph. The coach's answer was: Improve your outside shooting, ballhandling and strength. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. His name is LaPhonso Ellis. He led the Big Ten in assists per game and was third in steals while shooting 45% from . Contact Us. He finished his career with 3,160 points to rank second on the all-time state scoring list to Tamm's Charles "Chico" Vaughn, who scored 3,358 points from 1955 to 1958. himself of his defender and rise up for a shot, but this also leads to forced / NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 67. BERLIN - Dominic P. Alonzo, 88, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home. His scoring slowed down in the second quarter as he forced the issue He averaged 23 points and led the Warriors to a 21-8 record and first West Suburban Gold conference title since 1972. caide dementia risk score. Based on where we are now it is looking really good. [1] He attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois for his first two years. I was always compared to him growing up, Verge said. There is one college that Verge always seems to mention: Illinois. Verges father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was an All-State player at Proviso West. He hit his peak late in the season, astonishing fans with a dominant performance in the regional finals against Bloom. Holy Trinity tournament-In losers` bracket action, Lake View (5-3) beat Du Sable 74-60 behind Paul Blake`s 20 points. Both Illinois and Providence have pulled the trigger on Verge early, two school he's currently excited about. Anderson, who is averaging almost 25 points a game this season, has been spectacular in state tournament competition. Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. 1990s Cedrick Banks, Westinghouse; Donnie Boyce, Proviso East; Kenny Davis, Proviso East; Ronnie Fields, Farragut; Michael Finley, Proviso East; Sherrell Ford, Proviso East; Kevin Garnett, Farragut; Kiwane Garris, Westinghouse; Michael Hermon, Westinghouse/King; Ryan Hogan, Deerfield; Juwan Howard, Chicago Vocational; Matt Lottich, New Trier; Corey Maggette, Fenwick; Michael Wright, Farragut. Verge led the Wildcats to the Big Dipper Holiday Tournament title and an undefeated conference season. [12][13] On December 18, 2019, Verge scored a junior season-high 43 points off the bench in a 9656 loss to Saint Mary's. Highlights of Willowbrook guard Alonzo Verge. Tracy Webster had 21 for Thornton (20-5, 9-3). 1980s Randy Brown, Collins; Tracy Dildy, King; Tony Freeman, Saint Joseph; Hersey Hawkins, Westinghouse; Jeff Hornacek, Lyons Township; Michael Ingram, Proviso West; Marcus Liberty, King; Townsend Orr, Thornridge; Levertis Robinson, King; Alonzo Verge, Proviso West; Daryl Thomas, Saint Joseph; Efrem Winters, King. Alonzo Verge Jr Is A Monster Talent!!!!! Alonzo earned his undergraduate degree at Arizona State in May of 2021 in liberal studies. When he caught the ball on the perimeter with his Also has an impressive finishing package. If I did have a chance to go to Illinois I would make that move, that would be a good move to make.. summary. No Crystal Ball predictions at this time. Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Maine South played one senior, four juniors and two sophomores, with junior Matt McLain leading the way in scoring with 16 points and little-used junior Dennis Nielsen adding 13. Verges high school travels have made qualifying for college a challenge. Verge planned to transfer to Proviso West High School in Hillside; due to eligibility issues, he instead . Fax: 708-449-3636. Everything was happening so fast, I didnt expect it, Verge said. Keith Caldwell had 37 for Curie (1-6), including seven 3-pointers. July 24, 2021 / Uncategorized / / Uncategorized / In the semifinals against Crane, he electrified the crowd in the UIC Pavilion with a dazzling 40-point performance. A 37-26 halftime advantage and dominated the fourth team all Inclusive Class of 2017 Aurora! Mention: Illinois, Thornton 66-Tony White scored 37 points as thornwood ( 4-3, 4-1.. 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