Prep Hoops 2k21: Scotty B’s Top National Performers

Prep Hoops 2k21 over the weekend in Indianapolis was a tremendous opportunity to evaluate top talent from across the country in a setting with college coaches watching. We look at prospects from the event in our post event coverage today with Prep Hoops 2k21: Scotty B’s Top National Performers!   Reed Sheppard (Midwest Basketball Club 17U) There was a lot of hype about Sheppard coming into the event. The combo guard from Kentucky had recently picked up blue blood offers as a 2023 prospect. I am sold after seeing him in multiple games over the weekend. Sheppard is an elite shot maker that drained them from all over the floor. Such a sound fundamental prospect that understands how to play the game. Good runner and passed it well off live dribbles.   Ben Southerland (Midwest Basketball Club 17U) Southerland came on strong as the weekend went along. Combo forward with size that can knock down shots and brings athleticism to the table as well. Made a few ultra smooth takes on the baseline for scores off the dribble.   Joshua Morissette (Middlesex Magic 17U) Wofford commit was excellent when we saw him on Friday. Plus shooter that drained threes at a high clip. The two guard also connected on a few inside the arc for buckets.   Brady Cummins (Middlesex Magic 17U) Cummins opened eyes as a scoring two guard that can score from all three levels. Three ball, mid-range jumpers, and was effective finishing through contact at the rim.   Parker Friedrichsen (Tulsa Hawks 17U) P5 owned Indy this past weekend! The 2023 prospect stepped up to the moment like we knew he was capable. It was 25+ point outings on a regular basis against elite competition. Rangy 6’4” two guard is an elite shot maker that has a quick trigger as soon as it hits his hands along with being able to create on his own. He is much more than just a sniper as Friedrichsen can put it on the deck and get to the charity stripe. High-majors took notice as he is racking them up by the handful.   Ryan Conwell (EG10 17U) Conwell has been a favorite of the Prep Hoops Circuit and on the biggest stage of the summer the EG10 guard put on a show with several monster games. The lefty guard is a crisp passer that works well in ball screen situations hitting the diver, shooter, or can make plays on his own. Shoots it well from three with a slick step back. Emerged as a high-major lead guard this summer.   Kur Teng (Mass Rivals 17U) Teng is a 2024 wing that played up on the 17U level. Excellent length and athleticism. He was impactful as a perimeter defender and used his long strides to attack off the bounce. So much upside here!   Luke McElden (Team Loaded Virginia 16U) McElden is a big bodied five man that was a monster on Saturday morning against Y&R. He has soft hands and touch in the paint. Right handed hook shots was one of his go to moves. Rebounded well in his area especially on the offensive end throwing opponents all over the place for second chance points. No doubt high-major prospect.   Dennis Parker (Team Loaded Virginia 16U) Parker is a two guard that brings creativity off the dribble to the table. Slick handle that allowed him to get in the lane for an array of finishes. Bucket getter at the two guard spot.   Steven Stinson (Team Loaded Virginia 16U) Stinson knocked in an array of threes in their early Saturday morning game for 18 points. Well built guard was also good at getting to the rim and finishing well through contact.   Myles Colvin (INB Elite 16U) The new Purdue 2023 commit did everything he could to keep his team in the game against a stacked Team Loaded NC squad. This future Boilermaker has a great frame and physical tools that project him to be a nice Big 10 player. Went for 24 points by using his jumper draining a trio from deep displaying a clean shot. Burst with the ball on straight line takes as well. Michael Nwoko (Team Loaded North Carolina 16U) Nwoko is a power forward that left his fingerprints on a number of areas. Offensively he was good getting on the glass for second chances, had a sweet hook shot, and finished on quick passes. Defensively he swatted shots and played with intensity on that end.   Reggie Bass (Team Teague 17U) The Illini commit had a great start to the weekend as the dropped 30 points in their first couple of games. When the lefty is hitting from distance bombing in threes with a lot of arc it seems to open up a lot more to his game.   Leland Walker (Team Teague 17U) Walker is a heady guard that makes plays off the bounce and when his team needs him to turn it up he does just that. Can hit pull up jumpers along with getting to the rim with toughness.   Jayden Epps (Team Loaded Virginia 17U) Epps was the most impressive performer at the event in my eyes. First look at him and wow was he impressive. Strong bodied combo that plays with an incredible intensity. His pull up game was absolutely lethal! He destroyed opponents with his shot creating own his own from both mid-range and three. Finishes through contact at the hoop with his strong body and is an absolute monster on the defensive end!   Maliq Brown (Team Loaded Virginia 17U) Brown was a force on the glass as a bouncy power forward. He was explosively quick with his second jump for second chance points and dominated the defensive glass as well.   Alphonzo Billups (Team Loaded Virginia 17U) Billups put on quite a shooting display for Team Loaded. Long and lanky two guard has a super easy shot from the perimeter which he knocked down in abundance in our viewings in Indy. Potential to be a nice three and D option at the next level for a high-major.   Jakhary Towns (Team Rose 16U) This Michigan native has become a go to weapon for Team Rose during the spring and summer. The Team Rose two guard is a plus shooter from the perimeter that has a knack for hitting clutch shots in key moments.   Jack Janicki (D1 Minnesota 16U) One of my favorite players I evaluated this spring showed well again in July. Has good size for a two guard and a high skill level. Shot it well from the perimeter and loves to utilize his euro step in the lane for buckets. Mid-major plus and high-majors are wise to get involved with the 2023 prospect.   Patrick Bath (D1 Minnesota 16U) Bath is a broad shouldered post that has a strong frame. Seals on the block, throws down alley-oops, and plays well off ball screens. Tough rebounder and defends well on the block along with contesting threes.