Cream City Collision: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook

<p>The Prep Hoops Cream City Collision kicked off Friday night in Wisconsin.  Let’s examine how some of the Illinois prospects played in <strong>Cream City Collision: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Inside-Outside for Chicago Lockdown 16U</strong></p> <p>Chicago Lockdown 16U fell in their opener, but we continue to like the potential of several of their prospects.  At the point Lyons point guard [player_tooltip player_id="1048328" first="Jackson" last="Niego"] is a hard-nosed leader that makes crisp passes and knocks down shots.  He had 10 points and 4 dimes.  His cousin from Brother Rice [player_tooltip player_id="1215297" first="Nick" last="Niego"] started out on fire going 7-7 to open with four of them being from beyond the arc netting 22 for the game.  Quick and concise shot maker!  Hillcrest 6’7” power forward [player_tooltip player_id="1215285" first="Matthew" last="Moore"] has tons of upside.  Great frame and athleticism.  Flash player right now meaning he flashes the long term potential, but it isn’t consistent.  That was shown several times in this one including cutting a passing lane for a dunk.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Chicago Lockdown Tops Old Gold 17U in Exciting Opener</strong></p> <p>This was a fun contest that Chicago Lockdown won 56-44.  It started off with the play of Lake Park 6’2” 2022 combo guard [player_tooltip player_id="1198899" first="Sebastian" last="Blachut"].  He threw down a pair of nasty dunks on strong takes in the lane.  Also mixed in several other nice drives.  Went for 14 points.  His backcourt mate Prospect 5’10” point guard Owen Schnieder displayed his passing along with shot making hitting threes, runners, along with mid-range jumpers.  Finished with 10 points.  Couple of big men on this squad that are ones to watch in June and July.  This was our first live game look at Bartlett 7’2” five man [player_tooltip player_id="1210378" first="Conrad" last="Luczynski"].  The dude is massive inside taking up space.  Good shot blocker and displayed some passing feel.  Rebounds in his area.  Mt. Carmel 6’6” four man [player_tooltip player_id="1048721" first="Elijah" last="Jointer"] brings toughness and versatility on both ends.  For Old Gold they got after it defensively and were aggressive taking it to the rack.  King 2022 6’3” wing [player_tooltip player_id="1210425" first="Joshua" last="Reed"] is a lefty that has a wiry frame.  Made plays in the lane on runners and quick takes.  He had 11 points.  Also liked what we saw out of [player_tooltip player_id="1048724" first="Niel" last="Davis"].  The Kenwood 2022 wing was very good in the second half with his float game and mid-range shot.  He had 12 points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Balanced Effort for Team NLP 17U in Victory over Limitless</strong></p> <p>Great group performance for Team NLP to open the event in Milwaukee.  They got it done on both ends of the floor.  It all started with Schaumburg 2022 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="925198" first="Vaurice" last="Patterson"].  He was super aggressive on the defensive end blocking a jumper and one on a recover.  Also cut passing lanes for steals turning them into points in transition.  Offensively he is quick off the bounce, makes the extra pass, and has a high IQ.  Pair of unsigned seniors played a major role in the win.  Conant 2021 wing [player_tooltip player_id="921009" first="Devon" last="Ellis"] is a power small forward that loves to get downhill and to foul line.  Oak Hill 2021 four man Justin Banks is a well built power forward with skill.  Two 2022 utility guys stepped up for NLP in the win.  Schaumburg 6’2” guard DJ Wilson seemed to always be around the ball making plays.  Hit a three, quick plays inside, and converted a scoop shot.  [player_tooltip player_id="1210427" first="Nick" last="Doroskin"] is a Schaumburg 6’6” four that can put it on the deck a little and finishes well in the paint.  At the point St. Viators [player_tooltip player_id="1215317" first="Eli" last="Aldana"] is a shifty ball handler and exciting passer.  For Limitless Basketball the player that jumped off the floor at us was Prospect 6’6” four man [player_tooltip player_id="1210399" first="Daniel" last="Raupp"].  Skilled power forward that is thin and mobile.  Runs the floor well, finishes around the hoop, and is a good area rebounder.  Hit a three and showed he could defend in ball screens.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Forwards Put Name on Map in Sky Ice Elite vs Old Gold Matchup</strong></p> <p>We took in Sky Ice Elite vs Old Gold 16U to finish out the night.  Couple of 2023 forwards put their names on our radar with their play.  For Sky Ice Elite it was 6’5” power forward [player_tooltip player_id="1215307" first="Nathan" last="Hart"].  The long and lean four man runs the floor with fluidity for points in transition.  Flies in for offensive rebounds.  Pushes off defensive boards.  Like the developmental upside here a lot.  For Old Gold 16U Harlan 6’3” forward Raequan Walker played taller than his height using his length to be a force on the offensive glass and finishing inside.</p>