[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. the brethren: inside the supreme court ebook Alonzo Verge was attending Arlington Country Day in Florida when Thornton won the Big Dipper championship last season. Verge was last season's breakout sensation. 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. He was named Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. recognition when AAU play starts up in the spring. Im hoping he gets into a four-year college and is able to play on that big stage.. Anderson, Ellis and Kaufmann are repeaters from last year's all-state squad, as is fourth-team choice Alonzo Verge of Proviso West. East Aurora 83, Larkin 59-Thomas Wyatt exploded for 30 points as East Aurora (23-1, 14-0) breezed in the Upstate Eight. He previously played for the Moberly Area CC Greyhounds and the Arizona State Sun Devils. Even though his mental makeup is to score, he does have good vision and can create for others. "He looks as if he's on a mission," said St. Joseph coach Gene Pingatore. Alonzo Verge Jr Is A Monster Talent!!!!! 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). and did not miss a shot as Willowbrook held on for the win. 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. Getting stronger and improving shot selection will be keys. Verge was born in Aurora and grew up in Hillside and Bellwood. "Are you gonna be better than your dad when you get older? Has score-first mentality, and can put up points from all three levels. running double teams at him. He was born in Berlin on April 28, 1925, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Marcheli) Alonzo and was a life He was perfect from the line down the stretch going 8-8 Now back in the area, it's . Wyatt, who is on the third unit, averages 24 points a game for the Tomcats. The 6-3 guard fully delivered on all his promise, turning in a spectacular senior season. Both have signed with De Paul. When he caught the ball on the perimeter with his He hit his peak late in the season, astonishing fans with a dominant performance in the regional finals against Bloom. difficult shots at times. 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. a threat starting with the NBA three-point line. 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. All Tennessee Basketball teams are listed. There are a few other things. little out of control, but he took over in the fourth quarter and created for right cross, converted a driving lay-up, and added in another NBA range three Hillside, IL. Adams Picks Up D1 College Basketball Offer! 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. Many of the 50 players will be recognized in a special ceremony between games of this years tournament semi-final round on Dec. 29. 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. March 9, 2022. Selecting the 15-year-old Brandon to the first five was easy despite his youth. Verge scored 29 points to finish with 256 points in 10 league games to become the first player to win two WSC Silver scoring titles. It all started when he was really young, Moncrief said. to score and get a shot almost any time he wants. 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 Everything was happening so fast, I didnt expect it, Verge said. [5] He averaged 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists per game and was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year. 18 Evanston (20-5, 9-1) in the Central Suburban South. Jamie Brandon, King, 6-3; Townsend Orr, Thornridge, 6-1; Track Webster, Thornton, 6-0; Thomas Wyatt, East Aurora, 6-5. 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. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Kent Resbid paced Grant (18-7, 12-3) with 22 points. He led the Big Ten in assists per game and was third in steals while shooting 45% from . Both Illinois and Providence have pulled the trigger on Verge early, two school he's currently excited about. Verge "hasn't been perfect," Tai Streets, but the Thornton coach is. It was just two years ago when Verge made headlines at Willowbrook. Alonzo Verge Jr. (born October 17, 1998) is an American college basketball player for MKS Dbrowa Grnicza of the Polish Basketball League. Scoring comes naturally to Verge Jr. His father was a Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. 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. from the right wing. FEB 18. . BERLIN - Dominic P. Alonzo, 88, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at his home. Uncategorized. All-State third team in 1987-88 (take a look at. Alonzo Verge was attending Arlington Country Day in Florida when Thornton won the Big Dipper championship last season. The list was. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. His mom wanted him to focus on school. Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. [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. 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Thomas will be one of the top seniors in the country next season. He always had a basketball in his hands, it was almost like he was destined to play. Henricksen: Willowbrook, Alonzo Verge, Jr. this seasons biggest story, Willowbrook, Alonzo Verge Jr. continue to roll, Henricksen: Illinois, Groce targeting talented Class of 2017. 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). Holding two offers, Villa Park (Ill.) Arlington Country Day 2017 guard Alonzo Verge is happy with his two current options. The Public League is represented by Brandon, Davison, 6-8 junior Deon Thomas of Simeon and 6-4 Johnny Melvin of Robeson. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. In his last three outings, against conference champions Thornton, Argo and St. Joseph, he has averaged 33 points and 16 rebounds. Illinois: "It's home. 2 East Aurora, No. score. I tried not to pay too much attention to it." Alonzo Verge College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Alonzo Verge Jr. at times but he still ended the half with 14 points. Timeline 2021 Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge Jr. transfers to Nebraska Cornhuskers Jul 8, 2021: Transfer Alonzo Verge. It was impossible to take your eyes off the sophomore with the floppy braids. NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 67. Oh, how he plays! I had to mature, I was by myself all the time. Partially as a result, Verge missed his first 13 three-point attempts. [11] He sprained his right wrist after his season debut and missed three games after reaggravating the injury in practice, as he did not inform the coaching staff of the initial injury. Alonzo Verge Jr. (11) G - WELCOME BACK ZO! I knew early on he was going to be really good.. The Eagles feature a younger team this season and might have a better chance of competing in the conference next season He wasn't a high school pickup or from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal but rather as a Junior . Complete biographies on all members of the 50-Year All-Time All-Tournament Team can be found on the tournament website at: www.pwhoops.com. [3][4], As a senior, Verge transferred to Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. A couple of years ago, the Arizona State Sun Devils got the commitment from Alonzo Verge Jr. 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. Tends to be ball dominant but can knock down shots from midrange and three. Please reload the page and try again. My dad lived out in this area anyway, so that was convenient for us.. The selected players were grouped into each of the five decades of previous Proviso West Holiday Tournament competition. His father, Alonzo Verge Sr., was a star 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. Almost 20 points and 20 rebounds a game worth of play. Lourdes 63, Luther South 58-Lourdes (12-0) overcame a one-point halftime deficit behind Arlena Roach (20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists) and 10 points each from Christy Bruno, Vicki Hyzny and Kristie Herda. Transfer Portal Crystal . 4701 West Harrison. Alonzo Verge Jr. Class Year 2017. info SG / 6-3 / 167. consensus. waow news team. It was a big adjustment for me. Alonzo Verge, a 6-1 rising junior, has transferred from Willowbrook to Proviso West according to his mother Tricia. He averaged 23 points and led the Warriors to a 21-8 record and first West Suburban Gold conference title since 1972. Teams; . 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. Before the season, Thompson asked Moss what he had to do to become a better player. Verge had 229 points in 12 games last season. Coaching this squad would be simple. Teams; . Also wrapping up perfect league slates were No. nil value-high school Proviso West. and also added in a highlight reel lay-up where he did his best Steph Curry dribbling 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. from both sides of the court while also single handedly breaking a man-to-man Alonzo recorded seven steals, but he was also always on the lookout for an easy Joliet West 53, Lockport 48-Tony Marlon had 18 points and Elliot McGaughy 13 to spark Joliet West`s No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Argo's Thompson was a late bloomer, taking most of the state by surprise with his tremendous season. 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). On August 8, 2022, Verge signed with MKS Dbrowa Grnicza of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). But Verges absence left a hole in the areas basketball scene. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. That day he scored 43 points in Arizona State Sun Devils's road loss against Saint Mary's Gaels, 96-56. position or resulted in an easy offensive rebound for his opponent. 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. 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. 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