Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B’s Top 2025 Illinois Performers

<p>The Chi-Town Tip Off was an awesome weekend of hoops!  Many of the top teams from Chicago and Illinois were in the building!  We breakdown the event in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B’s Top 2025 Illinois Performers</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1385293" first="Bryce" last="Heard"] (Mac Irvin Fire 15U)</strong></p> <p>Heard made a strong case for the top spot in the 2025 class with the play over the weekend.  Two guard with great size and a prototype college game.  Three level scorer that shot is very well from distance over the weekend.  He creates space for his shot and got wherever he wanted for finishes off the bounce.  Primed for a monster season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1385283" first="Aleks" last="Alston"] (Mac Irvin Fire 15U)</strong></p> <p>Alston recently picked up his first offer and continues to trend as one of the top combo forwards in the 2025 class.  Lefty from Kenwood with size, skill, and such a smooth all-around game.  Knocked down shots, handles it very well in space, and can really pass it for someone his size. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1385285" first="Melvin" last="Bell"] (Meanstreets 15U)</strong></p> <p>Bell is a star!  He had a phenomenal freshman season on a loaded St. Rita squad.  Smooth two guard with a wiry frame and plus athleticism.  In their first game he excelled using his vertical bounce around the hoop for scores and getting out in transition.  Unfortunately, in the second game he suffered a serious leg injury going up for a dunk.  Thoughts and prayers with this first class young man.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1385300" first="Antonio" last="Munoz"] (Meanstreets 15U)</strong></p> <p>Munoz is a big and athletic wing from Whitney Young with two way pop.  He lives off his athleticism and slashing ability.  That is what he did over the weekend by getting to the cup at a high rate in both the half court and transition.  Love how well he rebounds in traffic at a young age and has a chance to be a plus defender.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Makai Kvamme (Full Package 15U)</strong></p> <p>This DePaul Prep 6’0” guard put himself on our radar with a strong outing.  Kid is a tough young combo that loved to drive to the rim over and over.  Wasn’t intimidated and went right at the defense.  Mixed in some jumpers but it was his overall grit and driving that made us take notice.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nevaeh Hawkins (Chicago Hoops 15U)</strong></p> <p>Long and lanky 6’6” small forward from St. Laurence stood out with his physical profile along with his game.  Upside as a wing that can defend multiple positions and make plays off the bounce with his long strides as he covers so much ground in a short period of time.  Explosive finisher at the cup in both transition and the half court as shown on a uber smooth baseline drive.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Caleb Lindsey (Chicago Hoops 15U)</strong></p> <p>Another St. Laurence prospect to track.  This 6’3” shooting guard displayed a feathery jumper which he connected on from mid-range and three.  Snatched rebounds and has a lot of developmental upside.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Whitman Charboneau (Illinois Attack 15U)</strong></p> <p>Big time performance on Sunday morning from this wing scorer.  The 2025 prospect erupted for 25 points doing everything he could taking their game against Meanstreets Bates to OT.</p>