Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois Wings Pt 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals was held over the weekend in Indianapolis.&nbsp; The event featured a ton of Illinois teams and prospects.&nbsp; Here we break them down by position with <strong>Grit Finals: Scotty B's Top 2024 Illinois Wings Pt 2</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598654' first='Avery' last='Rogoz'] (Illinois Storm)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This wing caught our attention back in the spring.&nbsp; Strong bodied and explosive athlete that is best when he gets a head of steam behind him using his burst downhill.&nbsp; Flashed a crisp two dribble pull up game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Kone (Illinois Storm)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angular Westmont 6'2” shooting guard with good handles and potential as a shooter nailing a couple of them in the game we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stephen Braun ([program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='Archangels' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illinois Valley Central 6'3” shooting guard had 12 points in an [program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='Archangels' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] win.&nbsp; Good size on the perimeter with the ability to hit threes, post up smaller defenders for hook shots, and crash the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kolby Capers ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lindblom 6'2” shooting guard dropped 19 points in their win over the Michigan Goonies.&nbsp; Smooth ball handler that got to the rim for euro steps, floaters, and shielded the ball at the rim.&nbsp; Downhill slasher that showed more to his game than we saw in June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104963' first='JP' last='Hubbard'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenbrook South two guard had a big day on Saturday including one outing where we saw him drop 21 points.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter that nailed five of them from distance.&nbsp; Deep range on his shot.&nbsp; Brings toughness and is a good connector as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Minehart ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Black)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minehart made a name for himself with his ability to knock down perimeter shots and score in transition going for 14 points against Midwest G2G.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874870' first='Tallis' last='Lowery'] (Illinois Orange)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like what Lowery brings to the table.&nbsp; This Belleville East long and rangy two guard is a plus perimeter defender that was effective scoring off the dribble with runners and floaters.&nbsp; Super smooth ball handler that will make quick dishes in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874744' first='Jordan' last='Lacey'] (Illinois Orange)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Belleville West 6'0” scoring guard is a straight bucket getter!&nbsp; He brings big time athleticism with explosive finishing ability at the rim.&nbsp; One of the better athletes at the guard spot in the metro east had an array of acrobatic finishes showing great acceleration with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tanner Faivre (Illinois Valley Warriors)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faivre emerged in their Saturday contest as the rising senior opened eyes with a 22 point performance impacting the game on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->