Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook
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Havoc in the Heartland has become one of the premier events in the Midwest over the last half decade. It kicked off on Friday night with three sets of games. I look into the first evening of action with the…
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Continue ReadingHavoc in the Heartland has become one of the premier events in the Midwest over the last half decade. It kicked off on Friday night with three sets of games. I look into the first evening of action with the games I caught in Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook!
D1 Indiana 16U Completes Comeback with Strong Second Half over Chicago Lockdown
For most of this contest Chicago Lockdown had the lead and seemed in control, but D1 Indiana kept chipping away at the margin and ended up coming up with a 62-61 victory. Dhani Flannigan Dhani Flannigan 5'10" | PG Ben Davis | 2024 State IN was outstanding in the win for D1 Indiana. The strong and stocky combo guard is an absolutely lethal pull up shooter and he had it working for 19 points putting them on his back in stretches. Mark White contributed 14 points along with plus defense and rebounding on the wing. Nilyn Compton Nilyn Compton 6'2" | SG Southport | 2025 IN emerged as a name to watch in this game with his lanky build and ability to defend and pass. Inside 2024 Seth Laravia is a strong bodied four that can stretch it and is efficient as a finisher. The highest upside prospect on this team Dominique Murphy showed flashes as the 2025 prospect playing up is a power forward with a ton of projectability that ran the floor, sealed inside, and had a nice pass which led to a bucket.
Well rounded effort for Chicago Lockdown. They were particularly effective from three in this game. They got four triples from Xavier Gonzalez out of Fenton as the 5’9” guard has a quick release and is a scrappy al-around player. His backcourt mate from Fenton Alejandro Diaz also made some key threes and the 6’0” guard was adept as a distributor. Long and lanky Leyden combo guard Dreyln Jones is at his best as a spot up shooter draining four of them for his 12 points. Frankie Poshnjari also made a name in this one as the thick bodied 6’2” wing from Prospect finished strong around the hoop on slashes and cuts.
Reach Legends 16U Depth Too Much for Indy Nets 16U in Opener
First look of the spring at Reach Legends 16U out of Michigan. They withstood an early run by INB and then settled in to win 67-51. Combo guard Uchenna Amene Uchenna Amene 6'2" | PG Detroit Catholic Central | 2024 State MI was outstanding for the Michigan squad. Silky smooth shot creator that loved to get space and then rise up for threes. Moves feet on the defensive end proving to be a two way guard who went for 19 points in the win. I also came away very impressed with 6’5” 2024 wing Chase Kuiper Chase Kuiper 6'5" | SF Troy | 2024 State MI . Plus size two guard that can snipe it from deep, moves well without the ball, and has some athletic pop. He had 12 points. In the second half Jack Locey hit several threes and always seemed to be around the basketball as he netted 14 points.
The Indy Nets were led by Reis Butcher Reis Butcher 6'4" | SF Brebeuf Jesuit | 2024 State IN who is proving to be one of the breakout 2024 prospects on the Prep Hoops Circuit. Combo guard that is effective both on and off the ball. Slick ball handler that won off the bounce for layups, floaters, and trips to the line. Also has a feathery touch from distance that he mixed in scoring 24 points. Brayden Kanitz Brayden Kanitz 6'4" | PF Pendleton Heights | 2024 IN helped Butcher out in the first half with his spot up shooting along with stretch four man Luke Yeager who brings area rebounding and can shoot it for a big.
Team GRIII Knocks Off EG10 17U in Indiana Clash
Two of the top 17U teams in Indiana met on Friday night as Team GRIII and EG10 squared off. Team GRIII just had too much fire power in this one. Their depth at the wing position proved to be the difference. Brandon Trilli Brandon Trilli 6'5" | SF Munster | 2023 State IN drained an array of mid-range jumpers and had acrobatic finishes at the cup. AJ Lux also connected on an array of huge triples in the win especially off the catch. The 2023 two guard has such a pure shot. In the second half Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'7" | PF Valparaiso | 2023 State IN flexed his muscles inside. It all started with a dunk on an opponent. Then the baseline jumpers started to go and he was efficient with his touch in the paint.
We had EG10 star guard Ahmere Carson Ahmere Carson 6'2" | PG Anderson | 2023 State IN with 26 points in this contest. Powerfully built combo guard with a compact build and long arms. The lefty is very adept at finishing through contact in the paint which he did over and over again along with hitting deep threes especially pulling up creating his own shot with his shifty handles. Braylon Russell Braylon Russell 6'3" | SF Lawrence Central | 2023 State IN emerged in this one for EG10 as an energy four man that got out in transition and cut to the hoop. High pointed rebounds. Has some upside.
Chicago Lockdown Gets Out Early and Holds On Over Indy Nets 17U
On the court next to the Indiana clash was this contest in which Chicago Lockdown jumped out early against the talented squad from Indianapolis. The Nets fought back, but Lockdown held on to a narrow win. Huge game from Lyons lead guard Jackson Niego Jackson Niego 6'0" | PG Lyons Township | 2023 State IL who was excellent both scoring and setting up his teammates. He had 16 points. Dylan Schmidt Dylan Schmidt 6'4" | SG Johnsburg | 2023 State IL continued his strong spring as he chipped in 12 points.
For Indy Nets it was the Myles Colvin show. We saw multiple rim rattling dunks from the court next door. The Purdue commit had a massive outing recording 28 points. Big time wing scorer with all the tools to be an impactful Big 10 player.