Battle at the Lakes: Scotty B’s 2022 Illinois Standouts Part 2
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This past weekend we covered Battle at the Lakes in Minnesota featuring top talent in Illinois and around the country. Here is our look at the top performers from the rising senior class in Battle at the Lakes: Scotty B’s…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend we covered Battle at the Lakes in Minnesota featuring top talent in Illinois and around the country. Here is our look at the top performers from the rising senior class in Battle at the Lakes: Scotty B’s 2022 Illinois Standouts Part 2!
Avyion Morris Avyion Morris 5'9" | PG Simeon | 2022 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Always enjoy watching this Simeon point guard play. He brings a toughness and swagger to his team on both ends. Especially on the defensive end with the way he gets into the grill of his opponents. Pesky hands getting steals. Offensively he was effective getting in the lane for scoop shots and short jumpers.
Keynan Davis (Young & Reckless)
Davis continues to intrigue this spring. Grown height wise and filling out his frame. The small forward did the majority of his damage in the paint over the weekend. He finished in transition, hit the glass, and took his man for slashes where he often converted and-1s.
Javon Johnson Javon Johnson 6'3" | SG Proviso East | 2022 State IL (Young & Reckless)
The Proviso East shooting guard is a physical and athletic defender that can check both backcourt spots. Steaky shooter, but can hit from distance.
Emondrek Ford Emondrek Ford 6'8" | PF Bloom | 2022 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Long and rangy power forward who played on multiple teams throughout the weekend. His ability to impact the game on the defensive end was the best as a rim protector. Athletic and rangy four with good length. Quickness around the basket and can switch on the perimeter. Ford offensively is mostly a rim runner and dive threat.
Bobby Durkin Bobby Durkin 6'6" | SF Hinsdale South | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
Durkin once again proved he is one of the elite perimeter snipers in the Illinois 2022 class. He was lights out against the Tulsa Hawks with his perimeter shooting making it look like it was going to go in each and every time that it left his hands. Plus shooter with size is where his biggest value is but he also has some passing feel as well. Low-majors need to be all over him.
Ben VanderWal Ben VanderWal 6'5" | SF Timothy Christian | 2022 State #201 Nation IL (Breakaway)
At 6’7” this small forward from Timothy Christian is an elite shooter, but it was other areas of his game that shined in Minnesota. Cuts extremely well off the ball which allowed him to get several buckets a game in the paint. Crisp passer. His overall combination of size, shooting, and athleticism is very impressive and one that mid-majors are going to fall in love with in June.
Zeke Williams Zeke Williams 6'3" | SG Naperville North | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
Williams was good on the defensive end. Athletic and quick footed combo guard that contests shots on the perimeter and stays in front of his man.
John Paul Hanley John Paul Hanley 6'2" | SG Riverside Brookfield | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
JPH did a nice job holding down one of the circuits top scorers to well below his average by face guarding him all over the floor. Offensively he is a plus spot up shooter that knocks down shots off the catch at a high clip. Worth a look at the D2 level or high level small schools.
Nick Hesch Nick Hesch 6'5" | PF York | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
York four man brings versatility. Most of his scoring was done on cuts or quick finishes around the hoop. Brings toughness and mobility on the interior. Should be a nice find at the small college level.
Garrett Bolte Garrett Bolte 6'6" | PF Hinsdale South | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
This Hinsdale South four man is an inside/outside threat with the way he can stretch the floor with his spot up shooting from three while also being a tough rebounder. D2 prospect.
Brennan White Brennan White 6'0" | PG Benet Academy | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
White is a point guard that did a nice job of running the show for Breakaway throughout the weekend. Crisp passer in the half court, pushes in transition, and finds his cutters around the hoop.
Drew Cwik Drew Cwik 6'2" | PG South Elgin | 2022 State IL (Breakaway)
Big weekend for this South Elgin lead guard who elevated his stock to a priority small college guy. Pesky on ball defender that moves well laterally and gets under opponent’s skin. Offensively he got in the lane where he loved to dish for layups or out to shooters.
Julian Green Julian Green 6'1" | PG DePaul College Prep | 2022 State IL (Hoops4Health)
This DePaul Prep guard is a new name on our radar. Left handed point guard is good in the open floor using his speed to beat defenders to the hoop at the other end. Should be a nice role player next year for the Rams.
Karlo Colak Karlo Colak 6'5" | SG New Trier | 2022 State IL (Hoops4Health)
Colak had a breakout weekend for Hoops4Health. The New Trier shooting guard was very impressive scoring from multiple levels with consistency. Spin moves in the lane, baseline jumpers, runners, and he was really effective as a three point shooter hitting a trio of them in the game we saw. Good size at 6’5” with a nice skill level. D2s should start to monitor him.