Morton College

{2022-23 season}: Reached double-figures 14 times with a season-high 17 points vs. Prairie State Jan. 17, 2023, a game where Lonnel made 7 of 10 shots. Strung together six straight double-figures games. Shot 48 percent from the field. Season-best 7 rebounds vs. Olive-Harvey (Dec. 6, 2022) and 6 assists vs. Oakton (Jan. 10, 2023).

{More about Lonnel}: Named to Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Second Team All State in Class 1A at Fenger High School. Recognized as one of top players in Chicago Public League’s White Division, according to Chicago Sun-Times’ prep sports writer Michael O’Brien. Dropped 21 points and 13 rebounds on Solorio in CPS playoff game. MVP of Fenger’s Thanksgiving Tournament. Came to Morton College because “it felt like best place for me and my family.” Favorite quote is “Loyalty over dishonor.” Favorite pre-game snack is fruit snacks. Favorite athlete is Rajon Rondo. Three apps on Lonnel’s must-have list are iPhone, iMessage and You Tube.