PHI Freshman Showcase: Scotty B’s Team 5 and Team 6 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PHI Freshman Showcase was over the weekend at Supreme Courts.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; We will have wall to wall coverage of the event.&nbsp; Here is a breakdown of the prospects that stood out on a pair of teams in <strong>PHI Freshman Showcase: Scotty B's Team 5 and Team 6 Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 5</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery was a prospect that caused quite a buzz among our scouts at the event.&nbsp; The 5'10” point guard from Warren has a long and wiry frame that should allow him to continue to grow.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that can change gears and had a big time side step three ball in one of the games we saw.&nbsp; Bright future with him and [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] in the backcourt together for Warren!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125663' first='Madden' last='Fuehrer'] (Rockford Boylan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'11” Rockford Boylan guard played with a high IQ showing he could really cut off the ball and present himself to passers for easy shots around the hoop especially on out of bounds plays.&nbsp; Active defender and can put it on the deck a little.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125659' first='Kristopher' last='Mporokoso'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Came away very intrigued with this 6'2” wing from Waubonsie Valley.&nbsp; He is a lefty that has a clean looking stroke that he drained from both two and three.&nbsp; Hit a couple of impressive spot up triples along with crisp mid-range pull ups.&nbsp; Smooth athlete in transition that can finish around the rim including moving without the ball to the hoop for scores.&nbsp; Like the upside here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 6</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125609' first='Denard' last='Grayson'] (Hyde Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Hyde Park 5'10” point guard plays taller than his height with his lanky frame and plus athleticism.&nbsp; Was quick to the offensive glass with an explosive second jump for a guard.&nbsp; Also proved to be a capable shooter connecting on several from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125596' first='Charles' last='Schlicht'] (Grant)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant 5'11” shooting guard always seemed to be around the ball.&nbsp; High-motor guard that was relentless slashing it for and-1s or fouls.&nbsp; Crafty finisher that runs the floor hard, pushes in the open floor off defensive rebounds, and rebounds well for his position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125656' first='Kaijay' last='Brown'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rangy 6'1” southpaw from Simeon that was extremely slick with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Smooth on straight line takes blowing past defenders with relative ease over and over.&nbsp; Flashed potential as a shooter off the catch and was quick with his hands defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125580' first='Alex' last='Lambe'] (OPRF)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8” point guard from OPRF is a plus shooter that let it fly making them at a high rate especially off the catch from the corners.&nbsp; Mixes in some crafty finishes as well, but early in the process his shooting is what shined.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->