Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday night kicked off the Prep Hoops Live event in Romeoville with four sets of games.&nbsp; It will be a full weekend of hoops and we recap the first night in <strong>Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B's Friday Notebook!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Curie Wing Emerges in AyoDosElite 17U Win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last='']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We got our first look of the spring at AyoDosElite who is named after former top ranked prospect and current Chicago Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.&nbsp; They took on a solid [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] squad and behind a breakout performance from an emerging Curie rising senior they won 47-41.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was [player_tooltip player_id='2415816' first='Jahkil' last='Jackson'] who stole the show in this one for AyoDosElite.&nbsp; Curie has a magical way of having unknown prospects emerge as impactful players heading into their senior season.&nbsp; Here is another one.&nbsp; The 6'3” two guard is a long and lanky athlete that can really knock down shots with a feathery touch hitting five of them along with scoring in transition and showing off his athleticism defensively scoring 18 points.&nbsp; St. Patrick 2025 6'2” shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2422874' first='Anthony' last='Favia'] knocked in some big threes in the win.&nbsp; Fenwick 2025 slick guard Dominic Ducree flashed on both ends with his defense and shot making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] got a big performance out of [player_tooltip player_id='1598712' first='Hudson' last='Kirby'].&nbsp; The Geneva 6'5” small forward brought his lunch pail in this one!&nbsp; Skilled and strong bodied wing that scored on tough drives, posed up, and got on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Can pass off a live dribble as well finishing with 16 points.&nbsp; Rolling Meadows combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1545134' first='Jack' last='Duffer'] does what he always does which is knock down shots from the perimeter particularly the corners, show a soft touch finishing game, and facilitate off the bounce as he recorded 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Purvis Drains 8 Triples Leading Fueled by Faith Athletes 16U against AR Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fueled by Faith Athletics got a massive performance out of Yorkville Christian 2027 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125654' first='Jordan' last='Purvis'] in their 63-55 win over AR Elite.&nbsp; The 6'2” 2027 was playing up an age level and didn't seem fazed at all.&nbsp; He poured in 8 from beyond the arc hitting big shots over and over.&nbsp; You could hear the crowd on court 10 gasp every time he let it fly like they knew it was going in.&nbsp; Plus shot maker with a quick release went for 25 points.&nbsp; Nice ball handling duo on this squad as Romeoville point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2348813' first='Seth' last='Covington'] and Yorkville Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='2125688' first='Tray' last='Alford'] each played well.&nbsp; Alford is a 5'9” guard that pushes the pace with his speed and was a solid passer scoring 11 points.&nbsp; Covington is another quick guard that is a nifty passer and can knock down shots from deep scoring 10 points.&nbsp; Newark 6'5” 2027 big man [player_tooltip player_id='2409519' first='Cody' last='Kulbartz'] is a name to track.&nbsp; Flashed on seals, put backs, and showed skill potential.&nbsp; Lot of potential to be unleashed here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For AR Elite it was their De La Salle duo that was their top performances.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2323307' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] is a long and lanky wing that has a lot of physical upside.&nbsp; He has a fluidity to his game with the way he moves.&nbsp; Gets on the glass, to the foul line, and has a soft touch finishing game.&nbsp; Flashed a mid-range jumper as well.&nbsp; Athletic wings like this 6'3” De La Salle standout are prospects to monitor!&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2399236' first='Xavier' last='Porter'] was the ultimate glue guy.&nbsp; The shooting guard defended at a high level, got loose in the open floor, and has a burst with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Plays with a high-motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'] 2026 Guards Show Upside in Victory against Region Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'] 16U scored an opening night 72-55 win against Region Elite.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2323275' first='Adam' last='Flowers'] is the top prospect for the Illinois Stars.&nbsp; He got off to a bit of a slow start, but then turned it up a notch in the second half.&nbsp; The long and rangy wing won off the bounce for acrobatic layups one after another.&nbsp; Showed a glimpse of his passing on the move and hit a mid-range jumper for a strong second half.&nbsp; Glenbard North point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2454188' first='Maharri' last='Thatch'] emerged in this one.&nbsp; The lead guard is a slick ball handler that has a plus mid-range game and makes difficult layups around the hoop.&nbsp; Minooka 5'10” point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2454180' first='Brady' last='Hairald'] is a tough lefty lead guard that plays with a lot of grit.&nbsp; Likes to get in the mid-range for pull ups, use his float game, and score with scoop shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evan Timmons of Region Elite brought the toughness inside for the Indiana squad.&nbsp; Finished on pick/roll dishes, had hook shots, and more crafty finishes by the 6'3” undersized post.&nbsp; Will Spurgeon was a spark plug at the lead guard spot with his ability to get in the lane and to the line while hitting an occasional jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>M14 National 1 16U Squad Has Prospects to Track</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were several prospects that caught our attention for M14 National 1 16U in the finale on Friday night.  Gabriel Jensen (Geneva) and R'Mani Sims (Oswego East) were outstanding on both ends.  Sims was a force defensively with his quickness at the point of attack turning steals into points.  Jensen also pressured the ball while being a big time shot maker from three hitting three of them in the first half along.  Solid passing feel as well.  St. Charles North 6'3” shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2217951' first='Cooper' last='Mellican'] is a skilled wing that can score inside and out.  Posted up for hook shots, scored through defenders for and-1s, hit a three, and put it on the deck.  Also had a nice swat.  Glenbard West 5'10” lefty guard [player_tooltip player_id='2409259' first='Jacob' last='Harvanek'] hit shots on the move and played with good pace.  Really liked the mid-range area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->