Summer Challenge: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook
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The Prep Hoops Circuit is Back! After a break in June for high school team play the PHC kicked off the July slate on Friday night. I caught the 17U action at M14. Here is what I saw in Summer…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit is Back! After a break in June for high school team play the PHC kicked off the July slate on Friday night. I caught the 17U action at M14. Here is what I saw in Summer Challenge: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook!
M14 Defeats Fundamental U UA in Thriller
Could not have asked for a better game to begin July with. The host program M14 against one of the hottest teams at the end of the spring in Fundamental U UA. Early on M14 jumped out behind their sharp shooting and ability to get to the rim. Fundamental U came right back at them with a terrific second half of passing, post play, and shot making. It went to OT and in the end M14 scored a 70-67 victory. For M14 it was the Patrick Robinson Patrick Robinson 6'4" | SG Oswego East | 2022 State IL . show. The Oswego East strong bodied wing was in all out attack mode from the jump. He scored 27 points on the night with a ton of and-1s converting through contact. Also made several threes including one he was fouled on. Naperville Central 6’1” guard Jonah Hinton Jonah Hinton 6'1" | PG Naperville Central | 2022 State IL was outstanding as well. The guard was quick off the bounce and in transition for 15 points. Ty Rogers Ty Rogers 6'7" | PF West Aurora | 2022 State IL presents a lot of intriguing qualities. The West Aurora 6’7” forward has touch from deep and is quick to the offensive glass. Excellent guard play for M14 out of their small college duo Trent Tousana Trent Tousana 5'10" | PG Batavia | 2022 State IL and Devon Oregon Devon Oregon 6'0" | PG Oswego East | 2022 State IL who each made several key plays in the win. On the Fundamental U UA side New Trier’s Jackson Munro Jackson Munro 6'8" | C New Trier | 2022 State IL was outstanding. The 6’9” post was a force when he got the ball on the block. Strong moves and feel for scoring in the paint. Also had several put backs and emphatically swatted a couple shots. Went for 16 points. Rebounded at a high rate as well. Niles North point guard Yogi Oliff Yogi Oliff 6'2" | PG Niles North | 2022 State IL was the master of the float game! Loved getting in the lane and laying it over defenders. Crisp passer that drove and kicked tow shooters. He had 14 points. Bryce Moore Bryce Moore 6'5" | PG Carmel | 2022 State IL brings athleticism on the perimeter as a combo guard with a nice frame. He defended well on the perimeter, has a burst off the bounce, and hit a couple of threes. Libertyville four man Chase Bonder Chase Bonder 6'6" | PF Libertyville | 2022 State IL is a skilled small college post that can let it fly from deep.
Young & Reckless Brim Flexes Muscles in Win
The Young & Reckless Brim squad is comprised mostly of unsigned seniors that will be going the prep route next season. They were completely unstoppable on Friday night. Former Zion Benton wing Amar Augillard Amar Augillard 6'5" | SF Zion Benton | 2021 State IL who is headed to Core 4 Prep in Georgia put on a complete and utter show in the first half. Strong bodied 6’6” forward threw down nasty dunks, bullied his way to the lane, and dished some ridiculous dimes. He had 24 of his game high 28 points in the first half. Jaehshon Thomas Jaehshon Thomas 6'1" | PG Whitney Young | 2021 State IL is a plus pull up shooter that knocked them down from all over the floor for 23 points. Would be an excellent late find at the D2 level, but sounds like he will go prep as well which we can definitely see him at the D1 level a year from now after a year of prep. Jaiden Lee Jaiden Lee 6'4" | SG Joliet West | 2021 State IL will head to Big Tyme Prep in Texas. Long and rangy former Joliet West wing is a plus spot up shooter that skied for several explosive dunks en route to 19 points. Kimahri Wilson Kimahri Wilson 6'2" | PG North Chicago | 2021 State IL also chipped in with 11 points as the former Carmel guard used his speed and creativity in the open floor. It was a tough night for the Archangels squad that Y&R faced, but still a couple of combo forwards showed flashes. Galesburg 6’7” power forward Koen Derry Koen Derry 6'7" | PF Galesburg | 2022 State IL is an athletic post that runs the floor, hits the offensive glass, and showed some pop defensively on a block. Turner Plumer Turner Plumer 6'6" | PF Canton | 2022 State IL is a 6’6” four from Canton. He stretches the floor with his shooting and gets second chance points.
Champaign Heat and HIT Go Back and Forth in Fun Nightcap
Two mainstays on the Prep Hoops Circuit who have tons of ranked prospects battled on Friday night. HIT got the win late 79-67. Hoops Intensity Training was paced by their star Batavia stretch forward Ethan Ivan Ethan Ivan 6'7" | PF Batavia | 2022 State IL . He drained threes spotting up over and over again. Such a quick and effortless shooting stroke. Also had a couple of dump off finishes inside. Went for 35 points in the game. Elite D2 recruit! His running mate Billy Bach Billy Bach 6'5" | PF Lyons Township | 2022 State IL is also a sharp shooter as he hit four of them on his way to 13 points. For Champaign Heat their guard duo led the way. Bolingbrook point guard Jaydin Dunlap Jaydin Dunlap 6'1" | PG Bolingbrook | 2022 State IL is active on the defensive end and always seems to find a way to rack up buckets offensively. He had 20 points. St. Thomas More two guard David Hubbard David Hubbard 6'4" | SG Champaign Centennial | 2022 State IL is a silky smooth wing that drains jumpers with such ease in the mid-range going for 14 points.
Mac Irvin Fire Gets Opening Win
We caught the second part of the final half between Fundamental U and Mac Irvin Fire. The Fire took home the win behind a terrific outing from Whitney Young unsigned senior Grant Newell Grant Newell 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2021 State IL . His motor continues to run high like we saw in the spring. Dunks, mid-range jumpers out of the post, and carving deep post position for scores. He had 26 points. Javonte Taylor Javonte Taylor 6'7" | PF Donda Academy | 2023 #41 Nation CA-S is playing up this weekend. The top 5 national 2023 recruit is a future pro. Skilled shooter from deep that also has explosive athleticism above the rim. Kenwood point guard Trey Pettigrew Trey Pettigrew 6'3" | PG Hillcrest Prep | 2022 State #143 Nation IL scored 10 points in the win as well. For Fundamental U Jackson Munro Jackson Munro 6'8" | C New Trier | 2022 State IL once again did work inside going for 17 points.