Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2024 Posts

<!-- 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 Posts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978578' first='Alioune' last='Mbaye'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First game of the event we had to catch this De La Salle big man who has made a meteoric rise up the board in the 2024 class with his combination of athleticism, skill, rebounding, and defense.&nbsp; That was shown in a 14 point outing as he stretched with his shooting, passed it well, snatched rebounds in traffic, and played with power along with sound footwork out of the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750703' first='Victor' last='Brown'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is an undersized four man from Rich Township that is super bouncy around the hoop on both ends.&nbsp; Rim runner that excels scoring in transition.&nbsp; High points rebounds in traffic and is a quality shot blocking presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978580' first='Kaden' last='Faber'] (DTM)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faber is one to track as a senior for small colleges and JUCOs as he has quality size, athleticism, and skill.&nbsp; Such an explosive second jump on the glass for put backs and is a sound spot up shooter from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1587306' first='Ian' last='Case'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='Archangels' last='']' last='']' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Case is a 6'7” center from Macomb that has a strong frame.&nbsp; Moves very well for his size getting up and down the floor for rim runs along with pounding the offensive glass for put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104988' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel 6'6” power forward can stretch the floor with his shooting from distance.&nbsp; He drained six from beyond the arc in a win against the Michigan Goonies.&nbsp; Strong frame and is a solid rebounder, but his value comes with his stretch ability as a post racking up 20 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->