When we updated the 2017 Rivals150 in January, Nebraska-bound wing Nana Akenten was very close to making the cut. After watching him again over the weekend at the Bank of O'Fallon Shootout, the 6-foot-6 senior has made another strong case for inclusion when we finalize 2017 rankings in April.

In a matchup of future Big Ten wings, Akenten went for 31 points and 15 rebounds and helped Bolingbrook (Ill.) High take out Belleville (Ill.) East and their Illinois-bound senior Javon Pickett, 85-70.

Pickett had a strong game of his own going for 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists. But, he also needed 27 shots to get there and had to carry more of the load than Akenten.

As for Akenten, he shot the ball very well from deep. Was efficient in how he scored and showed off a Big Ten body and athleticism. Exactly how well he creates shots off the dribble at the Big Ten level is up for debate at this point. However, his size, ability to shoot, live body and potential as a rebounder and defender on the next level suggest that the Huskers may have stolen one.