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THE BEST IN ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RECRUITING!

Player Focus: Corey Aken
by Pat Benninger
August 15, 2006

Bloomington-Normal has been a great place to find some of the state’s top talent in the last five years.  From former players, like Tom Holland, Dodie Dunson, and Brandon Holtz to current players, such as, Justin Bocot, Brandon Dunson, and D’mitri Riggs, they have produced a lot of players.  Today, we are bringing you another top player from their area.  His name is Corey Aken.

Aken is a 6’1” 165 lbs point guard.  He’s a member of the class of 2007 and attends Normal Community West High School.  Corey is a very athletic point guard with good skills.  He has a quick crossover and is good at picking seems in the defense to penetrate through.  He is a good defender and a hard worker that has put in a lot of work over the summer in improving all aspects of his game, mainly, his jumpshot.

This winter, look for Aken to be the key player for a tough Wildcats team.  He has been starting varsity since his sophomore year and is looking for a breakout senior campaign. 

We feel he can certainly play at the Division One level with the right exposure.  Not many schools have expressed interest but we are sure he will garner attention this season.