Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois Performers Pt 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Chi-Town Tip Off was the first big event in Chicago of the season which will see three more stops in the Windy City!&nbsp; We saw a lot of hoops and are ready to get into our thoughts.&nbsp; Check out <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Scotty B's Top 2024 Illinois Prospects Pt 2</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jorey Boley (Team Ten Jabari 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Yorkville wing caught our attention during the high school season.&nbsp; Like what he brings to the table as a big bodied scoring wing with a high skill level.&nbsp; Plus shooter especially off the catch that can also use his strength in the lane to score.&nbsp; Brings a lot of intangibles to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1761128' first='Navontae' last='Nesbit'] (Team Ten Jabari 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a>Nesbitt is from Mt. Vernon and had a breakout junior campaign.&nbsp; Explosive scoring guard that is dynamic with his ability to get to the rack with his combination of burst and power finishing through contact at the rim.&nbsp; Speed plays well in transition.&nbsp; Showed flashes as a passer.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541237' first='Jack' last='Dabbs'] (All-In Athletics Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dabbs is a skilled three man that does a little bit of everything.&nbsp; Has go to scoring potential as the Stevenson wing is a sound shooter in the pick/pop along with pulling up in the mid-range.&nbsp; Good athlete that can defend with his toughness and is a solid wing defender.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1920633' first='Quinn' last='Krueger'] (Illinois Storm 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a>Krueger popped to us when we saw him on Sunday.&nbsp; The Plainfield Central wing can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Drained in three after three at a super high level.&nbsp; Shot maker that moves without the ball and has a quick release.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541233' first='Nick' last='Taylor'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] UA Rise 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor was very productive as always.&nbsp; We saw him go for 20 points against [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'].&nbsp; The southpaw big man has physical frame and dishes it out inside with the way he plays.&nbsp; Was relentless on the offensive glass and finishing through contact in the paint for and-1s one after another.&nbsp; Crafty footwork on post moves and has pick/pop range out to three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157204' first='Jakob' last='Blakley'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] UA Rise 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blakley is a born scorer.&nbsp; The combo guard from Larkin is a straight bucket getter that really excels in the mid-range.&nbsp; He can knock them down with regularity in the 15-18 foot range stopping on a dime and rising up over defenders.&nbsp; Showcased that on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157222' first='JJ' last='Hernandez'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] UA Rise 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of upside to like with Hernandez.&nbsp; Long and lanky combo forward that can put it on the deck from the high-post, score with spins in the lane, and excels rim running in transition.&nbsp; Plus defender that knows how to use his length on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183048' first='Kaleb' last='Jackson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from this Carmel point guard.&nbsp; Smooth operator that gets where he needs on the floor with his handles getting scoop shots, floaters, and can hit a three on occasion.&nbsp; Showed some passing feel as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->