Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Sunday Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Live event wrapped up on Sunday in Romeoville!&nbsp; We will have wall to wall coverage all week of the event, but first we dive into what happened on the final day in <strong>Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B's Sunday Notebook</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stone Has Big Game in Illinois T-Wolves 17U Victory over Illinois Ignite Jarrett</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plainfield East 2025 combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='2387669' first='Josh' last='Stone'] was excellent again for the Illinois T-Wolves 17U in their 61-51 early morning win against Illinois Ignite Jarrett.&nbsp; Stone has been coming on strong this spring as the lefty is a shot maker from both three and mid-range knocking down shots with consistency and turning steals into points.&nbsp; Also got help on the wins from [player_tooltip player_id='2382525' first='Jaden' last='Boe'] of Minooka who poured in 12 points including three from distance.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1552410' first='Daniel' last='Sepulveda'] is a hard nosed wing that can also make some shots for the T-Wolves out of Plainfield East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatine 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2429793' first='Robbie' last='Wilcox'] made an impression on us with his play for Ignite.&nbsp; The lead guard is a plus shooter that has some playmaking feel and craftiness off the bounce netting 13 points.&nbsp; His high school teammate 5'10” 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2433262' first='Justin' last='Ray'] is an athletic combo guard is shifty off the bounce getting downhill for 12 points.&nbsp; Prospect 6'7” five man [player_tooltip player_id='2433774' first='Luke' last='Christopulos'] in the 2026 class is one to track.&nbsp; Legit size big that seals down low, has good hands, and finishes through contact.&nbsp; Went for 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Prospects Emerge Across Board as [program_tooltip program_id='2076378' first='Old' last='Gold'] 17U tops LVL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up was a good one which saw [program_tooltip program_id='2076378' first='Old' last='Gold'] defeated LVL 17U 64-59.&nbsp; There were a couple of known prospects in this one and then several others that emerged.&nbsp; Kankakee point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1874852' first='Myair' last='Thompson'] is a 2026 that has shake off the bounce, hits mid-range shots, and plays off his defense.&nbsp; Kenwood 6'1” 2025 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1582994' first='Chris' last='Watkins'] is a lefty that can score on layups at the rim, is a plus passer, and can knock in an open shot.&nbsp; Went for 15 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2438957' first='Jacob' last='Johnson'] is a 6'5” wing from Brooks that brings strength and athleticism on the interior.&nbsp; Finishes in traffic on put backs and out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2438974' first='Bryce' last='Tillis'] is a wing that gets out in transition for finishes as the Chicago Ag &amp; Science two guard also has a soft touch finishing game.&nbsp; Went for 12 points.&nbsp; Southland 5'9” point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2438964' first='Jordan' last='Cameron'] also contributed knocking in several threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LVL is led by Lane Tech 6'7” combo forward [player_tooltip player_id='2300370' first='Zach' last='Mazanowski'].&nbsp; He has great size and skill combination.&nbsp; Inside/outside threat that finished on dump offs, got on the offensive glass, eurosteps off the bounce, hit a three.&nbsp; He rebounds well on the defensive end.&nbsp; Like his upside a lot at the D2 level.&nbsp; He had 17 points.&nbsp; Francis Parker point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2433605' first='Miles' last='Johnson'] plays with good pace and can make shots scoring 9 points.&nbsp; Lane Tech guard [player_tooltip player_id='2433607' first='Brayden' last='Rosenkrantz'] is a smaller guard that knocked in threes while his high school teammate Andrew Bartolai is a nifty layup maker that notched double figures.&nbsp; Amundsen 6'4” wing [player_tooltip player_id='2539000' first='Connor' last='Fortier'] has good size and the ability to score in the paint out of the dunker spot and playing with toughness.&nbsp; He had 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403249' first='Lee' last=''] and Watkins Duel It Out in Epic 2026 Wing Battle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best game probably all weekend was this one as Basketball Paradise topped [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] 16U 75-72.&nbsp; It was an all out duel between [player_tooltip player_id='2334404' first='Tre' last='Watkins'] and Ahmad [player_tooltip player_id='2403249' first='Lee' last='']!&nbsp; The two 2026 two guards put on an absolute show!&nbsp; Watkins led the way for Basketball Paradise scoring 31 points looking absolutely incredible.&nbsp; He is a long and wiry 6'2” shooting guard that had it all working!&nbsp; Scored on slick takes off the bounce throwing in runner after runner.&nbsp; Multiple and-1s at the cup and knocked in some tough jumpers including contested baseline jumpers and threes.&nbsp; Proviso Math and Science 6'7” post [player_tooltip player_id='1552411' first='Jalen' last='Boyd'] is a 2026 big to track.&nbsp; He has a good frame with solid athleticism.&nbsp; Got on the offensive glass and was active defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the other side for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] it was Ahmad [player_tooltip player_id='2403249' first='Lee' last=''] who matched Watkins shot for shot!&nbsp; He was fantastic pouring in mid-range jumpers and threes with hands in his face at a high level.&nbsp; His fluidity and ability to create off the bounce is very impressive.&nbsp; Gets his shot off with such ease.&nbsp; Scored 26 points in the loss.&nbsp; His Lincoln Park teammate [player_tooltip player_id='2400893' first='Larry' last='Harris'] was a high motor defender and rebounder inside.&nbsp; Impacted on both ends with his shot blocking, post scoring, and passing.&nbsp; Argo wing Darron Greer is an athletic wing that competes on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Burst to the rim and can score in transition consistently while also being an effective three point shooter scoring 19 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2076264' first='Illinois' last='Central Elite'] 17U Edges Past [program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] in OT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We then turned our attention to another all-Illinois battle as [program_tooltip program_id='2076264' first='Illinois' last='Central Elite'] scored an overtime 56-51 win against [program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'].  Without [player_tooltip player_id='2291830' first='Javerion' last='Banks'] it was Warren 2026 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] who was the go to player.  He poured in feathery mid-range jumpers one after another all game long.  Waukegan 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1552444' first='Carter' last='Newsome'] did a nice job of running the show with his passing along with hitting a couple threes. Their leading scorer was [player_tooltip player_id='2437515' first='Jack' last='Wolf'] who had 20 points. Three sport athlete from Warren hit a trio of triples along with getting to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For [program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] it was about their Brother Rice duo.&nbsp; Class of 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2444443' first='Max' last='Justic'] is a lefty guard that plays with good pace and feel for the game.&nbsp; He runs a team in the half court setting up others.&nbsp; Also is a quality shooter and has a knack for getting in the lane.&nbsp; Went for 15 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1766504' first='Caden' last='Workman'] is a big wing that presents projectability for the next level to go along with skill.&nbsp; Hit a big shot late from three.&nbsp; Also was impressed with his playmaking as a secondary passer.&nbsp; He had 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Flight Athletics 17U Wins It At Buzzer in Classic vs AyoDosElite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Closest game of the weekend came in our final one as Flight Athletics 17U won 56-55 against AyoDosElite as CJ Nobles threw in a runner from beyond the three point line for the win at the buzzer!&nbsp; It was one heck of a shot!&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2321459' first='Tristian' last='Saunders'] from Joliet West is the top prospect on this team.&nbsp; The 6'3” combo guard has a long and rangy frame and had big games throughout the event.&nbsp; Burst with the ball in his hands, smooth takes for scoop shots, pushes in the open floor going coast to coast, and can hit an open three.&nbsp; Quintin Wiencek got them going early with a pair of nice jumpers.&nbsp; Joliet West 6'0” guard [player_tooltip player_id='2399479' first='Brilan' last='Townsend'] is a lefty guard that had a knack for getting in the lane for scores drawing contact for and-1s along with making regular trips to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Patrick 2025 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2422874' first='Anthony' last='Favia'] led AyoDosElite with a big game.&nbsp; He shot it very well from the field with his three ball, spinning layups, and mixing in mid-range shots.&nbsp; Clean looking perimeter shot.&nbsp; Mekhi Moses is a Lindblom 6'5” wing that has some projectability, rim runs, and hit a mid-range shot.&nbsp; Good defender as well.&nbsp; Javian Winchester is a name to watch down the line as the 2028 guard played up three levels coming off the bench.&nbsp; Smaller guard played with confidence showed creativity as a passer and made a runner.&nbsp; It wasn't quite the game that Curie standout [player_tooltip player_id='2415816' first='Jahkil' last='Jackson'] had on Friday, but he continued to show a smooth shooting stroke knocking in a pair of threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->