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Chicago Demons Duo Among Best Backcourts in 2017 Class!
The Chicago Demons have always been a talented and winning travel program. They are considered one of the state's "classic" programs—a group that includes Full Package, Illinois Hawks, Illinois Warriors, Old Gold, RBS All-Stars, Rising Stars, Team Illinois, and others that dominated in the early 2000s. The Demons produced some of the state's top talent including Tony Allen (Oklahoma State/Memphis Grizzlies), Ryne Hamblet (Bowling Green), Michael Horton (St. Joseph's-Indiana), Billy Rush (Robert Morris/Milwaukee Bucks), Angel Santiago, Jeremie Simmons (Ohio State), and Florentino Valencia (Toledo)—all players who, at one time, ranked among the top 10 players in their respective classes.
With the rise of the shoe company sponsors in travel basketball the Demons, like many other programs, have taken a hit in exposure but program coach George Baker will tell you that the talent is still there…and he’s got the proof to back it up.
The Chicago Demons have always been a talented and winning travel program. They are considered one of the state's "classic" programs—a group that includes Full Package, Illinois Hawks, Illinois Warriors, Old Gold, RBS All-Stars, Rising Stars, Team Illinois, and others that dominated in the early 2000s. The Demons produced some of the state's top talent including Tony Allen (Oklahoma State/Memphis Grizzlies), Ryne Hamblet (Bowling Green), Michael Horton (St. Joseph's-Indiana), Billy Rush (Robert Morris/Milwaukee Bucks), Angel Santiago, Jeremie Simmons (Ohio State), and Florentino Valencia (Toledo)—all players who, at one time, ranked among the top 10 players in their respective classes.
With the rise of the shoe company sponsors in travel basketball the Demons, like many other programs, have taken a hit in exposure but program coach George Baker will tell you that the talent is still there…and he’s got the proof to back it up.
“Burnett is a pure shooter,” stated Coach Baker of the 6’1” guard. “He’s at Providence-St. Mel and hit some big three’s this year. He was in the games when it mattered. Right now he’s probably averaging anywhere from 26-28 points for us. He reminds you of Roosevelt Smart.”
This past weekend at the Spiece Run ‘N Slam Classic Eddie scored 30+ points in 3 of the games for the Demons who lost in the 15U Silver Championship after Burnett sprained his ankle in the semi-final.
Jason Towers is a floor general that has been the catalyst for the Demons. The 6’0” point guard attends St. Joseph where he is able to learn from one of the best.
“He's at St. Joe's where he's going up against Glynn Watson every day in practice so he's got to be tough. He's a bit of streaky shooter but when he’s on, there’s nothing you can do.”
Both Towers and Burnett rank among the top in-state players in the 2017 class. Coach Baker, who is active in seeking exposure and bringing attention to the players in the program, expects them to be a foundation to help rebuild the reputation of the Demons program.
“I want to show guys that they can win and get exposure playing with us.”
When you have a coach as hungry as George Baker and talent like Towers and Burnett, that is sure to be the case.
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