Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2024 Performers
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Havoc in the Heartland was a huge event in Indianapolis featuring talent from across the Midwest. Here we examine the Illinois class of 2024 from the event in Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2024 Performers! Dreyln…
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Continue ReadingHavoc in the Heartland was a huge event in Indianapolis featuring talent from across the Midwest. Here we examine the Illinois class of 2024 from the event in Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2024 Performers!
Dreyln Jones (Chicago Lockdown)
Continue to be very intrigued with this Leyden shooting guard. Long and lanky frame that can defend on the perimeter and is at his best offensively letting it fly from deep. In the game we saw he dropped four from beyond the arc with such a free and easy stroke.
Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'10" | C Kenwood | 2024 State IL (Mac Irvin Fire)
It was a solid weekend for the top 10 prospect. He has legit size, length, and a good build. He still has some work to go with his coordination and hands in traffic, but there are so many intriguing tools. Runs the floor with ease getting up and down the court. He was more assertive posting up and making quick moves inside for buckets or getting fouled. Rebounded well.
Calvin Robins (Mac Irvin Fire)
Robins continues to impress week in and week out. The Kenwood undersized four is a high-motor power forward that impacts the game on both ends with his athleticism. Threw down a variety of dunks with force. Gets on the glass well on both ends for tip ins or clearing the defensive glass in traffic. Going to be such an impactful player for Kenwood the next two seasons.
Jeffrey Fleming Jeffrey Fleming 6'4" | SG Plainfield North | 2024 State IL (Illinois Wildboyz)
Fleming was excellent in their game on Saturday. The Plainfield North 6’2” shooting guard was effective from all three levels hitting crisp jumpers from mid-range and three along with mixing in some drives. Spot up shooting seemed to be where he shined the most.
Bryce Welch Bryce Welch 6'2" | PG Naperville North | 2024 State IL (M14 Adidas)
Welch has that “it” factor. High IQ guard that knows how to run a ream and get others involved. Picks his spots to score particularly being at his best pulling up in the mid-range and can use his smooth ball handling to get to the rim on occasion.