PHI Top 250: Scotty B’s Team 3 and Team 4 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Illinois Top 250 took place on Saturday in Romeoville.&nbsp; PHI will have wall to wall coverage of the event.&nbsp; Here I examine prospects team by team.&nbsp; Check out PHI Top 250: Team 3 and Team 4 Standouts!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 3 Standouts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545137' first='Jalen' last='Crues'] (Glenbard North – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crues is a physically built 6'6” power forward that plays with a very high motor.&nbsp; He has bounce around the hoop high pointing rebounds in traffic and using his quick twitch around the hoop to be effective.&nbsp; Explosive finisher that bursts off the floor finishing dump offs and snatching rebounds.&nbsp; Mobile in the pick/roll game.&nbsp; Can put it on the deck from the high-post and in.&nbsp; Shot was a bit streaky although he did hit one early in the game I saw.&nbsp; Tough and hard nosed four with plus athleticism should be a top priority for small colleges and JUCOs in the Midwest as he has a high floor with some potential on his ceiling especially if the jumper becomes more consistent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295606' first='Cameron' last='Morel'] (Aurora Christian – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morel is a 6'4” small forward that has good size and a strong frame.&nbsp; In the first half of the game we saw didn't do much, but then got it rolling once he saw the ball go through the nets.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three especially spotting up that will be a good option down the line at the D3 or NAIA level as a shooting specialist with positional size.&nbsp; His frame also helps him sneak in on the boards and is a decent transition finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dwayne Vann (Joliet West – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1” shooting guard plays taller with his length.&nbsp; Creative passer on the move, loves to play in transition where he can go coast to coast finishing with euro steps.&nbsp; Finished well in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 4 Standouts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1576619' first='Jonah' last='Funk'] (El Paso Gridley – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Funk was the top prospect coming into the event and the top 15 2025 showed why!&nbsp; He is an impactful big man on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Defensively he blocks and alters shots both on the interior and perimeter as well as anyone in the 2025 class.&nbsp; Rebounds well high pointing them in traffic and has the ability to take it off the glass himself and go the other way for scores in the open floor.&nbsp; Did that on a few occasions.&nbsp; Once he got a steal, coast to coast, jump stop, and a big dunk.&nbsp; Plays above the rim catching an alley-oop jam.&nbsp; Fluid running the floor. &nbsp;Struggled shooting it early in the game we saw, but hit one late.&nbsp; Great mechanics and will be a plus shooter at the next level as a face up post that can play with skill and athleticism.&nbsp; Mid-major guy easy at this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211161' first='Nico' last='Wright'] (Lane Tech – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright absolutely made a massive mark with his play at the Top 250 Camp.&nbsp; At 6'5” this power forward jumped off the floor to us with his size, length, athleticism, and activity level.&nbsp; Defensively he was a force swatting shot after shot including a couple back to back with his elite second jump.&nbsp; Also showcased that explosiveness on the glass getting put backs at a good clip.&nbsp; Wright will definitely see his name in our next 2026 update and we look forward to seeing him early in the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373448' first='Askia' last='Bullie'] (Westinghouse – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullie had a big summer for DTM on the Prep Hoops Circuit.&nbsp; Strong showing here despite not scoring a ton.&nbsp; He is a lead guard that can make others better by pushing the pace with his speed, shaking defenders, and finding teammates.&nbsp; He is in constant go mode!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jalen Bealer (East Aurora – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bealer is a tough 6'1” guard that attacks with strength.&nbsp; Strong and stocky guard that is a score first player.&nbsp; Loves to get in the lane to do his damage on slashes for runners and finishing through contact.&nbsp; Spins off the bounce and a ton of transition buckets for him.&nbsp; He was relentless getting downhill and being effective scoring in the paint at his height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->