Havoc in Heartland: Put Name on Map

<p>What players put themselves on our radar with a strong showing at <strong>Havoc in the Heartland</strong> in Indy?  Here are 12 new names we identified!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Will Wainscott (Hoopers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Wainscott drilled a ton of threes in their opening night contest against MBA.  The thin and wiry two guard had a sweet looking shooting stroke from three and he let them fly from deep!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jason Williams (Hoopers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Williams is a Hinsdale South product that has the chance to develop into a slick scorer.  He had a sweet behind the back layup along with a three ball with a clean release.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Niles Arrington (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Arrington is a Home School 6’8” power forward that has tremendous strength.  Excellent rebounder that snatched them out of the air with his strong hands.  Was a major factor on the boards on both ends of the floor.  Got on the offensive glass for put backs.  Flashed a spin move and mid-range jumper.  Very tough post defender.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Garrett Horner (Illinois Stars 17U)</strong></p> <p>Horner opened our eyes with the way he shot it from deep.  The Wheaton North two guard was excellent shooting it from three point territory with a sweet looking three point stroke.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Saiveon Williams (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>Williams is a big time athlete that is about to make a name for himself this season with Curie.  The big and strong wing plays above the rim, rebounds well, and has the chance to be a very good perimeter defender.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tommy Ferriter (Windy City Magic 17U)</strong></p> <p>This Windy City Magic wing has good size at 6’4” on the wing and a crafty scoring game.  Has a knack for making tough layups in the lane.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Taijon Barry (Young &amp; Reckless 16U)</strong></p> <p>Barry is a 6’5” athletic power forward out of Eisenhower High School.  Super bouncy four man that has a nice frame to continue to add strength.  Quick to the glass and can take it to his man from the mid-post.  Intriguing prospect!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Isaiah Stafford (Young &amp; Reckless 16U)</strong></p> <p>Stafford was without question the biggest new name on our radar!  The Bolingbrook 6’1” combo guard proved to be an ELITE shooter from the perimeter.  He made shots with such ease making it look effortless from their first game to last.  Both from three and mid-range.  Next step in development will be to show more point guard skills as he played off the ball most of the weekend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aaron McQueen (Illinois Jaguars 16U)</strong></p> <p>Glad we got to catch this Lane Tech power forward on Saturday night.  The 6’5” post was dominant in the second half with the way he ran the floor and scored with efficiency on the interior.  Very good rebounder especially on the offensive end.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Miles Casey (Young &amp; Reckless 15U)</strong></p> <p>Casey is a high IQ point guard from St. Ignatius that we had heard about, but here got our first extended eval.  The 2022 product is a crafty player with a feel for the game.  Scored mostly in the lane on runners when we saw him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Lance Rodgers (Young &amp; Reckless 15U)</strong></p> <p>Rodgers is an intriguing post at about 6’5” with broad shoulders and long arms.  Should continue to grow.  Athletic and angular forward that has the prospect look.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Keon Alexander (Hoopers 14U)</strong></p> <p>Alexander made us take notice of him from a court over.  The 6’5” 2023 prospect is a long and lanky lefty that is super bouncy.  Great mobility and fluid moves with the ball.  One to watch going forward at Bolingbrook!</p>