These former Metro East area high school athletes are set to compete on Thursday, Jan. 1.
Dierre Hill Jr.
Oregon Ducks
Freshman
5′11″ 205
Althoff Catholic High School
Hometown: Centralia
Next Game: vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders, Thursday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m.
E.J. Liddell
Brooklyn Nets
Forward
6′6″ 240
Belleville West High School
Hometown: Belleville
Next Game: vs. Houston Rockets, Thursday, Jan. 1, 6 p.m.
Jordan Pickett
SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Guard
Junior
6′3″ 190
Belleville Township East High School
Hometown: Belleville
Next Game: vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, Thursday, Jan. 1, 3:30 p.m.
