Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2024 Wings Pt 1

<!-- 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 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295644' first='Treshawn' last='Blissett'] (M14 Adidas Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and wiry wing that plays really hard on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Offensively he excels in transition and off the bounce using his long strides to get to the rim for finishes.&nbsp; Improving as a shooter as he knocked them down at a decent clip throughout the weekend.&nbsp; Like what he brings as a defender and wing rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978583' first='Will' last='Ashford'] (M14 Adidas Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashford elevated his stock with a big spring and summer.&nbsp; The Metea Valley wing is a well built small forward that is a quality spot up shooter who also has the strength to finish through defenders at the rim.&nbsp; Improving as a defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1507492' first='Alex' last='Miller'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a shot making wing that is at his best when moving off the ball to get open for threes.&nbsp; He has a lightning quick release and consistent accuracy from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Passes pretty well for a wing and is an underrated athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1970913' first='Isaac' last='Billington'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billington came on strong to close out the summer for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'].&nbsp; The Benton 6'1” shooting guard brought it over the last two weeks with his crisp pull up game from mid-range and soft touch finishing game off the bounce.&nbsp; It is the 15-18 foot shot making you are buying here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Hinton ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hinton was outstanding as he became the go to player for the Bears during the July live periods.&nbsp; Strong bodied 6'2” small forward has greatly improved as a perimeter shooter over the last year becoming a real threat off the catch.&nbsp; Can use his power on drives and is tough around the hoop on the glass and getting junk points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295535' first='Jordan' last='Brooks'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078376' first='Illinois' last='Attack'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks was in his bag on Friday night recording 24 points making it look easy before he was shut down with an ankle injury.&nbsp; The West Aurora shooting guard is a lefty that can really shoot it off the catch and is a slick player in transition scoring off the bounce.&nbsp; Spinning layups and burst with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Microwave scorer that was scorching hot in that game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Westendorf ([program_tooltip program_id='2076916' first='Sky' last='Ice Elite'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sleeper guard from Dietrich that was productive in the second half of their Saturday morning contest.&nbsp; Took it coast to coast and was most effective getting downhill with his broad shoulders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->