PHI Freshman Showcase: Scotty B’s Team 1 and Team 2 Standouts
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The PHI Freshman Showcase was over the weekend at Supreme Courts. This is a great chance for incoming freshman in the class of 2027 to get on our radar before their first year of high school basketball. We will have…
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Continue ReadingThe PHI Freshman Showcase was over the weekend at Supreme Courts. This is a great chance for incoming freshman in the class of 2027 to get on our radar before their first year of high school basketball. We will have wall to wall coverage of the event. Here is a breakdown of the prospects that stood out on a pair of teams in PHI Freshman Showcase: Scotty B’s Team 1 and Team 2 Standouts!
Team 1
Kendall Meyers Kendall Meyers 6'3" | SG Marist | 2027 IL (Marist)
Meyers showed a ton of potential! The 6’3” two guard has long arms and a great frame to continue to add strength. Crisp ball handler that won off the dribble with ease scoring with creativity at the cup in both transition and using his blow by ability in the half court. Finished well in traffic. Crisp pull up mid-range game, threw a bullet pass to a cutter, and even finished in a pick/roll situation. One of the better prospects we saw at the event.
Nedas Venckus Nedas Venckus 6'1" | PG Lockport | 2027 IL (Lockport)
Came away very impressed with this 6’0” Lockport shooting guard. He is an absolute flame thrower from distance as he consistently knocked in three after three both off the catch and pulling up. Elevation on his shot. Shoots it with a ton of confidence and flashed some passing flair.
Gavin Radmer Gavin Radmer 5'10" | PG Richmond Burton Community | 2027 IL (Richmond Burton)
This 5’10” guard proved to be a very crisp ball handler which allowed him to live in the lane. Got to the cup and finished with floaters along with flashing as a shooter.
Ben Gillmar Ben Gillmar 6'4" Wheaton North | 2027 IL (Wheaton North)
At 6’4” Gillmar projects long-term probably as a power forward. Was most effective as an offensive rebounder that got on the glass and was also a solid shot blocker.
Team 2
Malachi Ransom (Simeon)
This 5’10” Simeon point guard was a force defensively. Really liked his intensity on that end of the floor with his quick hands and pressure that he put on the ball. Offensively the southpaw has creative handles breaking down the defense on drives while also using his speed in the open floor. Best play was a spin move that he finished with a 12 foot jumper.
Tyler Cibulka Tyler Cibulka 6'0" | SG Benet Academy | 2027 IL (Benet)
Benet has a ton of young talent and this is another to watch. The 6’0” guard has a high motor with that can hit a three off the catch, finish dump offs, and cut off the ball. Did the little things well.
Ryan Hendricks (Audubon, WI)
Tiny 5’5” guard is a lefty that can really go. Thin frame with the ability to change gears on a dime keeping the defense off balance. Got to the rim for finishes and floaters along with banking in a three.