Havoc in the Heartland: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend Havoc in the Heartland was a great opportunity to check out prospects from all around the Midwest.&nbsp; Here were the Top 2024 Performers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendall Bentley (Hopson Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bently came out firing on the first night of the event scoring 16 points against Ronnie Fields Elite.&nbsp; Well built guard that puts pressure on the rim with straight line takes finishing with either hand and pushes with speed in transition.&nbsp; Flashed as a shooter, but driving is where he is at his best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamerion Fouce (Team Fear None Indiana 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fouce looks like a linebacker with his strength, broad shoulders, and athleticism.&nbsp; Exceptional in transition as an above the rim finisher including lobs off the glass.&nbsp; Did most of his damage in the open floor and finishing through defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bradley Eziuka (Great Lakes Warriors 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from this Michigan wing with his smooth offensive skill set.&nbsp; He put it on the deck with ease for scores, finished out of the dunker spot, got to the foul line, and hit a three.&nbsp; Upside here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Lomax (EG10 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lomax has been a favorite of mine for a while.&nbsp; Long and wiry two guard that is a straight bucket getter.&nbsp; Legit three level scorer that makes impactful plays.&nbsp; Smooth ball handler that works well around ball screens getting in the lane where he often was fouled living at the charity stripe.&nbsp; Good free throw shooter.&nbsp; Sound perimeter shot as well from both two and three with a feathery stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joey Heaston (INB Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heaston was the most consistent performer for INB.&nbsp; Kid is tough and knocks down shots!&nbsp; Made threes in bunches throughout the weekend.&nbsp; Can play on or off the ball, but is best as a spot up shooter lighting up the nets all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reis Butcher (INB Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like Lomax, Butcher has been a favorite of mine for a while.&nbsp; Smooth three level scorer that rises up over defenders for clean jumpers be it behind the arc or inside.&nbsp; Sometime relies too much on the jumper, but he has D2 ability for sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Samuel Hans (Closed Gyms 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hans is a small forward that was lethal with his shooting when we saw Closed Gyms play.&nbsp; Drained four triples along with a plethora of feathery mid-range jumpers.&nbsp; Creates space and is a solid passer as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Bartchak (Next Level Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartchak stood out on a fun Next Level Basketball squad.&nbsp; Started off with a crisp cross into a mid-range jumper.&nbsp; That was followed by taking bumps in the paint and using his quick release to drain threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Wise (Reps317 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wise was phenomenal in their game on Sunday against Pocket City.&nbsp; He dropped 21 points including six from distance.&nbsp; Everything the southpaw two guard threw up went in.&nbsp; He was a huge part of their win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malachi McNair (Pocket City 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide bodied five man with good size.&nbsp; Rebounds very well in his area especially on the offensive end getting four put backs in the game we saw Sunday.&nbsp; Also is pretty light on his feet for his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Glover (Pocket City 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied point guard that plays with a lot of passion.&nbsp; Good IQ as a distributor making sound decisions.&nbsp; Did most of his scoring damage at the rim including quite a few and-1s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->