No less can be said of Ellis, who guided his team to the state championship last year. 6-5 / . 2 East Aurora, No. Also has an impressive finishing package. He averaged 23 points and led the Warriors to a 21-8 record and first West Suburban Gold conference title since 1972. Also has an impressive finishing package. Teams; . Naperville Central 76, Wheaton North 61-Chip Reavley scored 24 and Mark Batterson 17 to propel Naperville Central`s Du Page Valley champions (18-7, 13-1). It was a prep school, we all had our own apartments and stuff like that. [3][4], As a senior, Verge transferred to Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. "He does everything for us," said Lincoln coach Bennie Lewis. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The squad also includes two of the best shooters in Illinois: 6-5 Andy Kaufmann of Jacksonville and 6-5 Ray Thompson of Argo. Verges high school career may have perfectly prepared him for the junior college route. Both Illinois and Providence have pulled the trigger on Verge early, two school he's currently excited about. Argo's Thompson was a late bloomer, taking most of the state by surprise with his tremendous season. "Everyone wants to win in the state meet, but it seems like he refuses to lose." BERLIN - Dominic P. Alonzo, 88, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home. Also wrapping up perfect league slates were No. Alonzo Verge Jr., one of the breakout 2017 players in the state last season at Willowbrook, has left Arlington Country Day Prep School in Florida and returned to the Chicago area. [16] Verge declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and opting to return to Arizona State. Streamwood 101, Jacobs 36-Renee Kanak had 32 points and Donna Groh 22 as unbeaten Streamwood coasted to its 10th straight. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League. 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. recognition when AAU play starts up in the spring. If I did have a chance to go to Illinois I would make that move, that would be a good move to make.. [10], On October 2, 2018, Verge committed to Arizona State. --Alonzo Verge Jr. Planning For Big Senior Season with @SunDevilHoops (July 19, 2020) --Verge to return for senior FEB 18. 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 The quick first step was evident as Proviso East was On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. 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. He did not have any NCAA Division I offers out of high school due to academic struggles. (en) dbo:award: dbr:Missouri_Community_College_Athletic_Conference; dbr:Pac-12_Conference Theres no doubt that Alonzo Verge Jr. is one of the top I always wanted to get out of Chicago, Verge said. Hoops Elite Top 200 All Inclusive Class of 2027 This is the initial 2027 class list and this is the beginning stages. little out of control, but he took over in the fourth quarter and created for Proviso Easts defense, Verge Jr. still scored 41 points. His name is LaPhonso Ellis. All-State third team in 1987-88 (take a look at. Verge was last season's breakout sensation. 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. The 6-3 guard fully delivered on all his promise, turning in a spectacular senior season. And now . Exclusive High School High School Videos Midwest Videos. Things like that. [1] He attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois for his first two years. [18], Verge ultimately withdrew from the NBA draft and transferred to Nebraska for his final season of eligibility.[18]. . 18 Evanston (20-5, 9-1) in the Central Suburban South. 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). But Argonaut coach Rick Moss knew what to expect. He always had a basketball in his hands, it was almost like he was destined to play. Proviso West. Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. Its easy for Alonzo to free press; however he over-dribbled at times which led to a high turnover rate. . 1 Early life and high school career; Holding two offers, Villa Park (Ill.) Arlington Country Day 2017 guard Alonzo Verge is happy with his two current options. Robeson 125, Kennedy 66-Johnny Melvin scored a school-record 57 points to lead 13th-ranked Robeson (21-5) in the Public League playoffs. He shot 17/23 from two, 1/6 from three, shooting at 62.1% from the . Everything fell into place for David . Terry Evans had 19 points and 23 rebounds for Elgin. NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 67. Lindsay Knapp had 16 for Deerfield (12-13, 5-5). In his final high school game, against de Sales in the sectional finals, Thompson scored 30 points. Since going to Florida, things have calmed down. The Public League is represented by Brandon, Davison, 6-8 junior Deon Thomas of Simeon and 6-4 Johnny Melvin of Robeson. 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. Scoring comes naturally to Verge Jr. His father was a heading into the fourth quarter of a tightly contested game. There is one college that Verge always seems to mention: Illinois. He could be back at Proviso West or move to another Chicago area high school. 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. Grayslake 49, Grant 47-In a Northwest Suburban showdown, Peter Lupori had 21 points and 9 rebounds and Jimm West added 16 points to spark Grayslake (15-8, 11-3). Anderson, Ellis and Kaufmann are repeaters from last year's all-state squad, as is fourth-team choice Alonzo Verge of Proviso West. Verge Jr. pushing the tempo and looking for cracks in the defense. 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. Recruiting Industry Comparison consensus He is joined by 6-5 Thomas Wyatt of East Aurora. Jeff Fizer scored 22 points, Raymond Thompson 16 and George Clemes 13 for Argo. 14 Crystal Lake South and Thornton Fractional North. himself or his teammates at almost any time. Heres some of whats on our to-do list. US Basketball News, North American basketball, US Basketball News, North America basketball News, North America basket, basketball in North America, news, stats, standings, scores North 5-10; Ray Thompson, Argo, 6-5; Alonzo Verge, Proviso West, 6-0; Durrell Williams, East Auror 6-0. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. His long and quick first step run-out or fast break situation which often left him in a compromised defensive Nebraska Cornhuskers . Brandon averaged almost 26 points a game for the Jaguars, who lost to Simeon in the Public League title game. I tried not to pay too much attention to it.. Alonzo Verge Jr Is A Monster Talent!!!!! Maine South 61, Glenbrook North 42-The Hawks (14-11, 4-6) won the Central Suburban League South game easily despite playing without two starters, who were suspended Thursday for the season for unspecified training violations. Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. He also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. [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. Verges father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was an All-State player at Proviso West. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Alonzo Verge and others you may know. Coaching this squad would be simple. Combo guard with decent size. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League. Alonzo Verge, a positive addition for Thornton, looks to lead Wildcats to long postseason run, but they will have to get past Bloom first . Alonzo recorded seven steals, but he was also always on the lookout for an easy Also has an impressive finishing package. Alonzo Verge and Proviso West presented too many problems for Hinsdale Central in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division mismatch in Hinsdale Thursday night. Round Lake 59, Johnsburg 43-Tim Unroe (16 points, 11 rebounds) and Frank Russell (16 points) led the way as Round Lake (18-8, 12-2) won its first Northwest Suburban title since 1972. His father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was a star at Proviso West. Verge was born in Aurora, Illinois, and grew up in Hillside and Bellwood. Thorntons Alonzo Verge (4) dribbles toward the basket as Blooms Jovante Slater (21) defends, March 3, 2017 Allen Cunningham / for the Chicago Sun-Times. It was impossible to take your eyes off the sophomore with the floppy braids. 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. [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. 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. Kaufmann took Jacksonville to its first supersectional appearance, averaging 33 points a game to lead all Class AA scorers for the third consecutive year. 0:23; See All. Contents 1 Early life and high school career 2 College career 2.1 Moberly Community College 2.2 Arizona State 2.3 Nebraska Wyatt, who is on the third unit, averages 24 points a game for the Tomcats. He added in another driving lay-up in addition to a The list was. The Alonzo Verge experience has been largely a positive one for the Thornton senior and his Wildcats teammates and coaches. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. Verge Sr. averaged 25 points his senior season and was a Sun-Times All-Area and All-State selection. My dad lived out in this area anyway, so that was convenient for us.. That day he scored 43 points in Arizona State Sun Devils's road loss against Saint Mary's Gaels, 96-56. Alonzo Verge and Proviso West presented too many problems for Hinsdale Central in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division mismatch in Hinsdale Thursday night. 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. Hillside, IL. [4], Verge was suspended for five games during his freshman season at Moberly Area Community College for a violation of team rules. Position Point Guard. 1970s Mark Aguirre, Westinghouse; Neil Bresnahan, Fenwick; Owen Brown, Lyons Township; Levi Cobb, Morgan Park; Steve McCuiston, Proviso West; Joe Ponsetto, Proviso East; Glenn Rivers, Proviso East; Isiah Thomas, Saint Joseph. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. They could meet Saturday night in the Class AA state championship game in Champaign. Selecting the 15-year-old Brandon to the first five was easy despite his youth. 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 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. Contact Us. Cory Oliver led Gordon Tech (19-6, 7-6) with 31. He scored 30 points in the Tomcats' 72-68 overtime victory over Fremd in the supersectionals. "Brandon has done everything we've asked of him and more." Hillside, IL 60162. The second unit also includes four big men: 6-9 Antoine Davison of Collins, 6-10 Acie Earl of Moline, 6-9 Ron Curry of Bloomington and 6-7 Carl Hayes of St. Joseph. Alonzo Verge emerged as a fully-formed star in 2014. Thornwood 69, Thornton 66-Tony White scored 37 points as Thornwood. position or resulted in an easy offensive rebound for his opponent. 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. The 6-3 point producer was simply the best player in the talent-rich Public League. Argo 68, Shepard 56-Ray Thompson`s 32 points helped Argo (23-2, 12-0). He wasn't a high school pickup or from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal but rather as a Junior . (14-11, 8-4) upset Thornton`s SICA East champions. It was a big adjustment for me. Timeline 2021 Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge Jr. transfers to Nebraska Cornhuskers Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge. At times he was a Alonzo Verge Jr. (11) G - WELCOME BACK ZO! Eric Anderson, St. Francis de Sales, 6-8; Randy Carter, Crane, -4; Antoine Davison, Collins, 6-9; Chris Dillard, Tinley Park, 6-2; Deon Edmonds Leo, 6-3; Carl Hayes, St. Joseph, 6-7; Brian Hill, Walther Lutheran, 6-4; Sherman Holmes, Phillips, 6-4; Dana Jackson, Crystal Lake South, 6-6; Jason Joseph, Fremd, 6-4; Cedrick McCullough, Proviso East, 6-4; Johnny Melvin, Robeson, 6-4; Rob Pelinka, Lake Forest, 6-5; John Portis, Thornton, 6-3; Curtis Price, St. Rita, 6 6; Don Sobczak, T.F. 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. FEB 18. [9] He was named MCCAC Player of the Year and was a First Team All-MCCAC selection for his second season. Not just a scorer, Verge Jr. dropped off Partially as a result, Verge missed his first 13 three-point attempts. difficult shots at times. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sean Reilly (13 points, 8 rebounds) and Art Pearson (13 points) topped Hinsdale Central (1-7, 1-2). Almost 20 points and 20 rebounds a game worth of play. Get Directions. I . allows him to get by defenders where he utilized both hands in the paint to East Aurora 83, Larkin 59-Thomas Wyatt exploded for 30 points as East Aurora (23-1, 14-0) breezed in the Upstate Eight. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big Ten Conference. He recorded the fourth-most single-game points in program history and the fourth-most single-game points by a bench player in NCAA Division I history. Before the season, Thompson asked Moss what he had to do to become a better player. Verge broke program records with 45 points and eight 3-pointers against Montini, and then scored 35 points and hit a game-winning 3-pointer to beat Proviso East. Scoring comes naturally to Verge Jr. His father was a standout scorer at Proviso West in the late 1980's and finished on the All-State third team in 1987-88 (take a look at this list and see what names pop out). He found a 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Getting stronger and improving shot selection will be keys. 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. Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. He hit his peak late in the season, astonishing fans with a dominant performance in the regional finals against Bloom. David Chatman is back, Alonzo Verge commits, local stars at USA Basketball and more. and did not miss a shot as Willowbrook held on for the win. I wanted to explore different things. Antoine Harris had 12 for Lockport (19-7, 9-3). Competitive on-ball defender who plays hard. Verge, Proviso West`s do-everything 6-foot senior swingman, collected 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals as the 11th-ranked Panthers (6-1, 3-0) routed the host Red Devils 74-50. Rich Central 83, Kankakee 69-Tim Daniel`s 18 points paced Rich Central`s. I wanted to see what the fuss was about. De La Salle 55, Mt. Hes always been that flashy player, Tricia Moncrief, Verges mom, said. More by Brad Spencer. final three shots. ''The kids really came through for us,'' said coach George Verber. 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. No insult to the geriatric set intended, but your grandmother could be coach of the year with this season's Chicago Tribune All-State Basketball Team. Related Headlines Brandon isn't the only sophomore on the 20-member all-state team. Alonzo Verge is on Facebook. A 16-person blue ribbon panel narrowed down the selections to 50 players. Verge "hasn't been perfect," Tai Streets, but the Thornton coach is. Class of 2017. It turned out to be a solid move for him personally, being away from home helped him mature. Keith Caldwell had 37 for Curie (1-6), including seven 3-pointers. PM EST. Maggette currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Hi, it's been around since I posted but here we go: I went out on Tuesday night to Willowbrook High School to check out 6'2" sophomore Class of 2017 guard Alonzo Verge Jr. - - MO- Class2017 Committed10/02/18 High SchoolProviso West HometownVilla Park, IL On3 DB / Alonzo Verge Jr. David Chatman coaching at Proviso East back in 2007. Im hoping he gets into a four-year college and is able to play on that big stage.. 7. Proviso West's Alonzo Verge announced he will be tranferring to Arlington Country Day Prep School in Florida. He has a quick triggered release which combined with his range makes him Verge and his mother moved to Hillside recently. Tag: Proviso West. Alonzo earned his undergraduate degree at Arizona State in May of 2021 in liberal studies. Getting stronger and improving shot selection will be keys. Stefani Jones scored 18 for Luther South (6-1). 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. A hyperlocal news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. He likes to talk trash, but does so with a smile on his face at all times and might be the most jovial basketball player around. 0:19; Nebraska edges out the win against Wisconsin. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Verges high school travels have made qualifying for college a challenge. Things like that. 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He had several local and national powerhouse programs after him, but in the end he decided to attend his new neighborhood school. WikiZero zgr Ansiklopedi - Wikipedia Okumann En Kolay Yolu High School Proviso West City Villa Park, IL; Exp 2019 - 2021 Watch Highlights. summary. the brethren: inside the supreme court ebook It was just two years ago when Verge made headlines at Willowbrook. Verge Sr. averaged 25 points his senior season and was a Sun-Times All-Area and All-State selection. I was always compared to him growing up, Verge said. Anderson, Ellis and Thompson also were named to the 25-member McDonald's All-American Team earlier this week. Holding two offers, Villa Park (Ill.) Arlington Country Day 2017 guard Alonzo Verge is happy with his two current options. Photo courtesy Golden State Warriors/Milwaukee Bucks. summary. 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On August 8, 2022, Verge signed with MKS Dbrowa Grnicza of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Todd Allen had 13 and Jeff Barry 10 for Sandburg (6-1, 2-1). In the semifinals against Crane, he electrified the crowd in the UIC Pavilion with a dazzling 40-point performance. Verge was last seasons breakout sensation. St. Joseph 58, Notre Dame 37-Carl Hayes had 19 points to spark fifth-ranked St. Joseph (22-3, 13-1) in the East Suburban Catholic. Though he's currently enrolled at Proviso West, where Verge will play his senior season of high school is still up in the air. 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. I tried not to pay too much attention to it." Proviso West. Verge Jr. started the game in attack mode and after missing and also added in a highlight reel lay-up where he did his best Steph Curry dribbling Friday, he was assisted by Charles Owens (13) and Lou Parker (12) as Proviso West (20-3, 12-0) built a 42-22 halftime advantage and was never threatened. After his sophomore season, Verge transferred to Proviso West before making the jump to Arlington Country Day in Jacksonville, FL. standout scorer at Proviso West in the late 1980s and finished on the Pat Quinn had 22 for Du Sable. That instability has caused some programs to back off in his recruitment. Proviso West Holiday Tournament; Staff" Field Trip Information; Staff Calendar; Daily Bulletin Form; MTSS Tier 2 Referral Link; Teacher Resource Academic Intervention MTSS; . Bresnahan went on to play for the Golden State Warriors. Alonzo Verge ( Proviso West to Thornton) When and/ or if Verge is on the floor for coach Tai Streets this season things are still being finalized he becomes the most talented player in the south suburbs. His mom wanted him to focus on school. Alonzo Verge Jr. 6-2, 170 | Class of 2017 Hometown Hillside, Ill. School Proviso West High School Position Point Guard Status Undeclared Scout Grade 82 25 POSITION 24 REGIONAL 7 STATE. Alonzo Verge Jr. 6-2, 170 | Class of 2017. Alonzo Verge Jr. is a 6-3, 160-pound Point Guard from Villa Park, IL. Verge was born in Aurora and grew up in Hillside and Bellwood. "I was always compared to him growing up," Verge said. Brandon isn't the only sophomore on the 20-member. 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. steal to kick things off. 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