Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook
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Friday night kicked off the Prep Hoops Live event in Romeoville with four sets of games. It will be a full weekend of hoops and we recap the first night in Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook! New Curie…
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Continue ReadingFriday night kicked off the Prep Hoops Live event in Romeoville with four sets of games. It will be a full weekend of hoops and we recap the first night in Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Friday Notebook!
New Curie Wing Emerges in AyoDosElite 17U Win over Breakaway
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. They took on a solid Breakaway squad and behind a breakout performance from an emerging Curie rising senior they won 47-41.
It was
Jahkil Jackson
Jahkil
Jackson
6'3" | SG
Curie | 2025
State
IL
who stole the show in this one for AyoDosElite. Curie has a magical way of having unknown prospects emerge as impactful players heading into their senior season. Here is another one. 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. St. Patrick 2025 6’2” shooting guard
Anthony Favia
Anthony
Favia
6'1" | PG
St Patrick | 2025
State
IL
knocked in some big threes in the win. Fenwick 2025 slick guard Dominic Ducree flashed on both ends with his defense and shot making.
Breakaway
got a big performance out of
Hudson Kirby
Hudson
Kirby
6'5" | SF
Geneva | 2025
State
IL
. The Geneva 6’5” small forward brought his lunch pail in this one! Skilled and strong bodied wing that scored on tough drives, posed up, and got on the offensive glass. Can pass off a live dribble as well finishing with 16 points. Rolling Meadows combo guard
Jack Duffer
Jack
Duffer
6'1" | PG
Rolling Meadows | 2025
State
IL
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.
Purvis Drains 8 Triples Leading Fueled by Faith Athletes 16U against AR Elite
Fueled by Faith Athletics got a massive performance out of Yorkville Christian 2027 shooting guard
Jordan Purvis
Jordan
Purvis
6'1" | SG
Yorkville Christian | 2027
IL
in their 63-55 win over AR Elite. The 6’2” 2027 was playing up an age level and didn’t seem fazed at all. He poured in 8 from beyond the arc hitting big shots over and over. You could hear the crowd on court 10 gasp every time he let it fly like they knew it was going in. Plus shot maker with a quick release went for 25 points. Nice ball handling duo on this squad as Romeoville point guard
Seth Covington
Seth
Covington
6'1" | SF
Romeoville | 2027
IL
and Yorkville Christian’s
Tray Alford
Tray
Alford
5'9" | PG
Yorkville Christian | 2027
IL
each played well. Alford is a 5’9” guard that pushes the pace with his speed and was a solid passer scoring 11 points. Covington is another quick guard that is a nifty passer and can knock down shots from deep scoring 10 points. Newark 6’5” 2027 big man
Cody Kulbartz
Cody
Kulbartz
6'5" | C
Newark | 2026
IL
is a name to track. Flashed on seals, put backs, and showed skill potential. Lot of potential to be unleashed here.
For AR Elite it was their De La Salle duo that was their top performances.
Lucas Johnson
Lucas
Johnson
6'3" | SG
De La Salle | 2026
State
IL
is a long and lanky wing that has a lot of physical upside. He has a fluidity to his game with the way he moves. Gets on the glass, to the foul line, and has a soft touch finishing game. Flashed a mid-range jumper as well. Athletic wings like this 6’3” De La Salle standout are prospects to monitor!
Xavier Porter
Xavier
Porter
6'2" | SG
De La Salle | 2026
State
IL
was the ultimate glue guy. The shooting guard defended at a high level, got loose in the open floor, and has a burst with the ball in his hands. Plays with a high-motor.
IBA Illinois Stars 2026 Guards Show Upside in Victory against Region Elite
IBA Illinois Stars
16U scored an opening night 72-55 win against Region Elite.
Adam Flowers
Adam
Flowers
6'1" | SG
Hinsdale South | 2026
State
IL
is the top prospect for the Illinois Stars. He got off to a bit of a slow start, but then turned it up a notch in the second half. The long and rangy wing won off the bounce for acrobatic layups one after another. Showed a glimpse of his passing on the move and hit a mid-range jumper for a strong second half. Glenbard North point guard
Maharri Thatch
Maharri
Thatch
5'10" | PG
Glenbard North | 2026
State
IL
emerged in this one. The lead guard is a slick ball handler that has a plus mid-range game and makes difficult layups around the hoop. Minooka 5’10” point guard
Brady Hairald
Brady
Hairald
5'10" | PG
Minooka | 2026
State
IL
is a tough lefty lead guard that plays with a lot of grit. Likes to get in the mid-range for pull ups, use his float game, and score with scoop shots.
Evan Timmons of Region Elite brought the toughness inside for the Indiana squad. Finished on pick/roll dishes, had hook shots, and more crafty finishes by the 6’3” undersized post. 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.
M14 National 1 16U Squad Has Prospects to Track
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
Cooper Mellican
Cooper
Mellican
6'4" | SF
St. Charles North | 2026
State
IL
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
Jacob Harvanek
Jacob
Harvanek
5'11"
Glenbard West | 2026
IL
hit shots on the move and played with good pace. Really liked the mid-range area.