Class Of 2011 Hidden Gem: Jonny Hill

January 20, 2010

10:15 A.M. CST

At Glenbard East High School in Lombard, IL it is all about teamwork and balance.  Not only that, but none of their players were on high profile traveling teams this past spring and summer.  Therefore, it is easy to see why a prospect at Glenbard East can end up going underexposed.  Such is definitely the case with 6'3 class of 2011 swing man Jonny Hill.

Hill has been the leading scorer and rebounder all season long for a team that is currently 15-1 and in our opinion the most underrated team in the state from the class 4A ranks.  His skills were once again on full display when we watched him this past weekend at the Downers Grove North Winter Classic, as he came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in a 69-57 victory over York Township.

Despite being a bit undersized for the wing forward spot and being a streaky perimeter shooter, Hill has shown us that he is equally adept at either the 2 or 3 spots.  That is because he is highly athletic, has a high level of energy and plays hard.  Hill also is strong with the left hand, can put the ball on the floor and consistently beat defenders off the dribble in one-on-one situations.  While he is inconsistent from downtown, Hill has shown us that he does have 3-point range and is capable of creating his own shot. 

In many other circles Hill has not received as much publicity as a pair of teammates who also have college potential--6'7 forward Lee Skinner and 5'9 class of 2011 point guard Zach Miller.  However, make no mistake about it--in our opinion Hill is Glenbard East's best college prospect.  In fact, we will go as far as to say that from what we have seen, he is undoubtedly a D1 player.

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