The Bank of O’Fallon Shootout is one of the top late-season basketball events of the year. This year’s seven-game Shootout will be held on Saturday, February 4 at the Panther Dome at O’Fallon High (IL). There will be teams from both sides of the river in the St. Louis area, Chicago and Central Illinois in the field. As usual, there will be some tremendous individual talent over at O’Fallon.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming Bank of O’Fallon Shootout:
O’Fallon vs. Vianney, 10:30 a.m. – Host O’Fallon has been on a roll as of late, including winning the championship of the Denver Miller Tournament at Kirkwood. The Panthers are led by 6’1” junior guard Jalen Hodge. Vianney is led by 6’6” senior forward Eric Krus, who has committed to Benedictine College (KS).
Bloomington vs. Chicago Marian Catholic, noon – Bloomington features one of the top young players in Illinois in 6’6” sophomore Chris Payton. Marian Catholic is led by electric junior point guard Chase Adams and junior power forward Tee’Aaron Powell.
Whitfield vs. Peoria Manual, 1:30 p.m. – Whitfield features 6’4” junior guard Torrence Watson who is one of the leading scorers in the St. Louis area. He has several Division I offers. Manual has been struck by several injuries to key players his season, but they are annually one of the top teams in Central Illinois.
Champaign Central vs. Elgin Larkin, 4:15 p.m. – Champaign Central is led by 6’6” junior wing player Tim Finke, who has scholarship offers from several top Division I schools. Junior guard Bailey Dee is also a top 3-point shooter. Larkin is led by 6’8” forward Jalen Shaw, who is one of the top forwards in the state of Illinois’ Class of 2018 class.
Belleville East vs. Bolingbrook, 5:45 p.m. – Belleville East has one of the top players in the metro east in 6’4” senior guard Javon Pickett, who is headed to the University of Illinois. Bolingbrook is led by 6’6” shooting guard Nana Akenten, who has signed with Nebraska.
Webster Groves vs. Chicago Morgan Park, 7:15 p.m. – Webster Groves features two of the nation’s top players in the Class of 2018 in 6’3” guard Courtney Ramey and 6’9” forward Carte’are Gordon, who has committed to Saint Louis University. Morgan Park is annually one of the top teams in the rugged Chicago Public League. They are led by junior standout Ayo Dosunmu, who has several high-level Division I offers on the table.
Althoff vs. Evanston, 8:30 p.m. – Althoff features 6’5” senior Jordan Goodwin, who is averaging 30 points a game. Goodwin has signed with Saint Louis University. Guards Marvin Bateman and C.J. Coldon are also top players for Althoff. Evanston is led by 6’6” senior guard Nojel Eastern, who has signed with Purdue. They are one of the top Class 4A teams in the state of Illinois.
Get well soon, Jay
We want to send out our best to Webster Groves boys’ coach Jay Blossom, who recently had surgery on his left eye and will out of action for an extended period of time while he recovers. The energetic Blossom is one of the most successful coaches in the state of Missouri. He led the Statesmen to the Missouri Class 5 state championship in 2008. He has one of the top teams in the state this season. We wish Jay the best in his recovery.
