Summer Challenge: Scotty B’s Sunday Notebook
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Sunday was the second day of the Prep Hoops Summer Challenge event. PHI had tons of coverage from all angles. Here I examine what I witnessed in Summer Challenge: Scotty B’s Sunday Notebook! All In Athletics Gold 17U Starts Day…
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Continue ReadingSunday was the second day of the Prep Hoops Summer Challenge event. PHI had tons of coverage from all angles. Here I examine what I witnessed in Summer Challenge: Scotty B’s Sunday Notebook!
All In Athletics Gold 17U Starts Day Off With In-State W
We opened the day checking out All In Athletics Gold scoring a 79-60 victory over Big 3 Hudson. Extremely well balanced performance from AIA. Buffalo Grove sharp shooting lead guard Connor Woodin Connor Woodin 6'0" | PG Buffalo Grove | 2024 State IL got them going hitting five threes in this one from distance for 15 points. His backcourt mate Sam Lappin Sam Lappin 5'10" | PG Glenbrook North | 2024 State IL was a plus shooter from mid-range, had the runner game flowing, and got to the line for 13 points. On the wing Jack Dabbs of Stevenson was excellent as a spot up shooter along with passing on the move. Warren 6’5” small forward Alex Daniels Alex Daniels 6'5" | SF Warren | 2024 State IL is a 2024 that is emerging with his inside/outside game which netted him 16 points. Inside it was Camden Lathos Camden Lathos 6'7" | C Conant | 2024 State IL rebounding in area, rim running, hook shots, and knocking in spot up shots for 13 points.
For Big 3 they got a nice outing from Brendan Savage Brendan Savage 6'0" | PG Hinsdale South | 2024 IL . The Hinsdale South shooting guard made an array of jumpers from two and three for 15 points. Marko Milacic is an international transfer that has yet to pick an Illinois high school yet, but expect him to make noise this season as a plus shooter with strength as he can also post up too. Went for 12 points. Inside Brady Chambers Brady Chambers 6'7" | PF Lyons | 2024 State IL anchored on the glass, scored in traffic, and stretched out for a three.
Hardwood Elite 17U Takes Victory Against Hoops4Health
Next up was Hardwood Elite out of Missouri taking home a win 67-62 against Hoops 4 Health . John Renken John Renken 6'5" Lafayette | 2024 MO really stepped up in this one for Hardwood Elite. The versatile forward poured in 26 points in the win scoring inside and out. Also liked what we saw from their lead guard Caden Casey Caden Casey 6'1" | CG Park Hills Central | 2024 State MO as a scoring combo that has a soft touch finishing game. Timberland (MO) combo forward Nathan Carroll is one to track with his ability to get on the offensive glass and run the floor.
Unsigned senior Tolu Samuels from Hillcrest led the way for Hoops4Health with 16 points. Long and lanky combo forward that can stretch the floor and is super athletic getting to the rim in the half court and transition. Devin Tyda Devin Tyda 6'1" | SG Plainfield South | 2024 State IL continues to impress this spring as the 2024 guard is a crafty bucket getter off the bounce netting 14 points.
Chicago Hoops Narrowly Defeats All-In Athletics Gold in Tight 16U Matchup
This was a fun Illinois battle as Chicago Hoops topped All In Athletics Gold 67-63 in a 16U contest. The story in this one was Jacob Rice Jacob Rice 6'4" | SG Western Reserve Acadmey | 2025 OH from St. Laurence. He was a force for Chicago Hoops with his feathery pull up game from two and three. The well built two guard can really score it pulling up from two and three with consistency along showing he could finish with either hand at the rim in a 25 point performance. His junior running mate at St. Laurence Caleb Lindsey Caleb Lindsey 6'5" | SF St. Laurence | 2025 State IL displayed defensive versatility along with improved shooting from deep hitting a couple for 9 points. Watch out for Reggie Stevens Reggie Stevens 6'1" | PG St Laurence | 2027 IL from St. Laurence as this 2027 point guard brings size, length, and shot making as he racked up 13 points. Marmion Academy two guard Bradley Stratton Bradley Stratton 6'1" | SG St. Laurence | 2025 State IL had a nice weekend as a plus perimeter shooter notching 12 points in this one.
For AIA they got a big outing from Addison Trail combo guard Luke Smith Luke Smith 6'1" | PG Belleville Althoff | 2026 State IL . Crisp ball handler that got to his spot and was a plus pull up shooter from three. Also an effective driver on sweeping layups as well as kicking to his teammates while scoring 23 points. Achillies Anderson Achillies Anderson 6'4" | SF Marist | 2025 State IL from Marist is a strong bodied combo forward that is a mismatch. Has a great combination of skill and power. Can post up weaker defenders and finishes well around the cup as he had 12 points.
Full Package Gold 16U Features Underrated Prospects in 2025 and 2026
Really enjoy watching the Full Package Gold 16U squad. They won 67-61 over 24:Up on Sunday. Samuel Hirsch Samuel Hirsch 6'3" | SG Fremd | 2025 State IL from Fremd is a big wing that can really score it. Has burst off the dribble getting downhill for slashes along with pushing in transition. Aidan Bardic Aidan Bardic 6'3" | PG Stevenson | 2025 State IL of Stevenson is a plus passer that runs the show zipping passes all over the floor. Grant 2025 shooting guard Braylon Gray Braylon Gray 6'1" | PG Grant Community | 2025 IL emerged with a strong performance as an athletic two guard that can get downhill with regularity. The highest upside prospect of this group is 2026 center Colin Stack Colin Stack 6'9" | C Benet | 2026 State IL . Legit 6’9” five that can step out to hit a three, has a great hook shot, and really protects the rim.
The Work Foundation and Midwest–G2G Matchup with Tons of Emerging Prospects
There were a ton of prospects to monitor in this one as The Work Foundation won 75-69 against Midwest G2G. Morgan Park 2024 point guard Fountain Thomas Fountain Thomas 6'2" | PG Morgan Park | 2024 State IL gave them a spark early on in his one. The strong and compact guard has such a great burst with the rock to the rack and speed in transition racking up 14 points. Perspectives 2025 shooting guard Dillon Fountain Dillon Fountain 6'0" | SG Perspectives | 2025 IL was a major factor from distance as a spot up shooter especially from the corners as he had 14 points. Really like what Simeon combo forward Julien Doyle Julien Doyle 6'4" | SF Simeon | 2025 State IL brings in the 2025 class as a versatile defender that blocks shots in bunches, gets teals, and finishes out of the dunker spot for 11 points.
G2G was pushed by Rockford Lutheran 2024 small forward Vontez Dent Vontez Dent 6'4" | SF Rockford Lutheran | 2024 State IL . The small forward is a downhill slasher that is starting to show more of a perimeter game hitting a pair of threes en route to 17 points. Perspectives guard Keshaun Vaval had flashes especially using his quickness to win off the dribble for acrobatic layups at the cup along with multiple and-1s for 15 points.
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Meanstreets ‘ last=”] Napier recorded a 58-44 W against Archangels ‘ last=”] in an all-Illinois 17U contest. Crete Monee’s Tay’Shun Russell Tay’Shun Russell 5'9" | PG Crete Monee | 2024 State IL was outstanding as the smaller scoring guard hit an array of threes both creating on his own and spotting up, used his speed in the open floor, and was pesky defensively going for 24 points. Elijah Luxton Elijah Luxton 6'3" | SG Rochelle | 2024 State IL went down with an injury, but the Rochelle wing is definitely one to monitor with the way he can shoot it and the athleticism he brings on the wing. Tony Tyler of Marshall was a physical presence cleaning up on the glass and finishing inside.
Colby Cox is an undersized four man for Archangels ‘ last=”] who led the way with 11 points. Very good offensive rebounder.
M14 Adidas Gold 16U New Addition Helps Them in Win vs Big 3 Hudson
Last game of the event we caught was M14 Adidas Gold 16U’s win against Big 3 Hudson 81-71. Oak Lawn 2025 shooting guard Donte Montgomery Donte Montgomery 6'2" | SG Oak Lawn | 2025 State IL is new to this squad and he steps in perfectly as a go to perimeter scorer. Slick handle getting to the rack, makes plays off his defense in the open floor, and is a good shooter. He had 24 points. DaSean Patton continues to raise his stock each and every time out. Lived at the foul line in this game as the projectable two guard had 11 points.
Glenbard West guard Logan Glover is a prospect to track for Big 3 as the athletic scorer notched 16 points in the loss.
Quick Hitters
Corey Graham 2026 Duo of Jaydian Johnson and Jack Kempf put their name on our radars. Johnson is a strong bodied wing that has a nice mid-range game and uses his physicality to score in the paint. Kempf is a 6’9” five that protected the rim and was quick to the offensive glass as a rebounder.
AUSA Ed Continues to Impress. This 17U team is led by point guard Benjamin Tweedy who was dishing the rock out with an insane dump off pass along with several other sweet dimes. Bailey Thorn is a plus shooter from three that also has crafty handles and burst in the open floor. The athleticism of 2024 shooting guard Eden Hobbs pops on both ends with his burst in the open floor and crisp handles along with being an impactful defender. Class of 2025 big man Nate Hargrave is a legit 6’11” true five that has great hands on the interior.
Vikings United 2026 power forward Jacob Thompson Jacob Thompson 6'5" | PF Homewood Flossmoor | 2026 State IL continues to make noise. We saw him from a court over doing more of what we noticed the first day. Blocking and altering everything in the paint and fluid moves around the hoop. Monster weekend from Thompson!