Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s Sunday Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Live concluded on Sunday with another great day of games.&nbsp; Prep Hoops Illinois examines the games and prospects that we evaluated in <strong>Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B's Sunday Notebook</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075527' first='Ignite' last='Hoops'] 17U Puts Out [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] USA 17U to Open Sunday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We started the morning off with [program_tooltip program_id='2075527' first='Ignite' last='Hoops'] 17U recording another big win going 72-42.&nbsp; Massive game from Lake Zurich small forward [player_tooltip player_id='2404320' first='Tyler' last='Reed'] who had 25 points in the victory.&nbsp; The southpaw is a plus shooter from distance that has a quick release.&nbsp; He cut well off the ball, finishes out of dunker spot, and is a skilled passer.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2823585' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] of Palatine is a big man that would be a nice D2 post prospect if he would be only a hooper, but he is a top 10 football recruit headed to Illinois.&nbsp; He has such excellent footwork and finishes consistently well around the hoop as he went for 14 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2432328' first='Adrian' last='Riep'] had another good game going for 15 points showing off his versatility on both ends.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>KJ Brown was the story for the Fire.&nbsp; The left handed wing impressed with his shot making from distance, ability to get to the line, and activity on the offensive glass in a 24 point outing.&nbsp; The Lincoln Park 2027 is definitely one to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Yet Another Niego Shines for Lockdown Manzke 17U in Victory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Niego name is what the [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] brand was built on.&nbsp; They have been starring for the program since now director Harrison Niego was playing on their first team.&nbsp; Next up is Brother Rice big man Joseph Niego who had 21 points in Lockdown's 53-49 over [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National.&nbsp; The 6'7” big man was outstanding with spin moves, hook shots, baseline jumpers, and finishing out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2399378' first='Mason' last='Moore'] is a super intriguing four man at 6'6” with long arms, broad shoulders, and plus athleticism.&nbsp; He flashes, but isn't consistent.&nbsp; Will hit a three, block a shot, and had a sick put back dunk.&nbsp; Doing this consistently is the next step for the Andrew product.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Noll (IN) point guard Gabriel Mobley was very impressive in this outing for [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National.&nbsp; Natural bucket getter that scored from all three levels including pouring in four triples.&nbsp; Bremen 6'2” shooting guard Jalen Clarady is a big bodied wing that can score downhill with toughness.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2532254' first='Jaymon' last='Hornsby'] from Lincoln Way East is a 5'11” lead guard that pushes the pace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rockford Boylan Wing Duo Shine for Slam City 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slam City Elite 16U poured it on 65-40 over Crossover in their Sunday contest.&nbsp; Rockford Boylan shooting guard Alex Ambrose is a big time shot maker from three that had 18 points.&nbsp; Fellow Boylan guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125646' first='Jayven' last='Golden'] was excellent in the mid-range.&nbsp; The 6'2” shooting guard has good length which plays well on the defensive end.&nbsp; Went for 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2809287' first='Curtis' last='Ellis'] was the motor for Crossover.&nbsp; The Fenton 5'11” point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2809287' first='Curtis' last='Ellis'] is a quick left handed guard that turned defense into offense, pushed the pace, and scored in bunches netting 16 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May Shines in His Month for Ignite 16U as Shooter with Size</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatine 2027 6'6” small forward [player_tooltip player_id='2836314' first='Brady' last='May'] made an impression on us during the high school season and it's only fitting that he would shine brighter in the month of May in [program_tooltip program_id='2075527' first='Ignite' last='Hoops'] 61-46 victory against M14 National 1.&nbsp; May had 15 points including three triples.&nbsp; He has such a free and easy release from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Flashed some handles and finishing including a euro step.&nbsp; Hoffman Estates 6'3” small forward [player_tooltip player_id='2836171' first='Cameron' last='James'] is the ultimate Swiss Army knife being able to contribute in a number of ways.&nbsp; Tough rebounder.&nbsp; I really liked what he brought as a passer setting up teammates.&nbsp; Guard Will Baik of Hersey had a good outing as the lead guard was an active defender that pushed in the open floor and scored in the paint netting 13 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2836173' first='Ramon' last='Rosario'] is a two guard from Hoffman Estates that was nifty converting around the rim and wrecked havoc defensively going for 6 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 16U Depth Pushes Past Monster Game from Schneider</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game went down to the wire as [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 16U won against [program_tooltip program_id='2622592' first='Flight' last='Athletics'] Hill 72-71 in a thrilling contest.&nbsp; Riverside Brookfield guard [player_tooltip player_id='2830075' first='Jacob' last='Gonzalez'] got scorching hot in the second half from three as the 6'0” guard hit three of them in the second half en route to 11 points.&nbsp; Really liked what we saw from Stagg 6'5” power forward [player_tooltip player_id='2467723' first='Mohammad' last='Farhan'].&nbsp; The post has broad shoulders and good skill.&nbsp; Seals on the block, hook shots, pick/roll finisher, and can handle off a defensive rebound.&nbsp; Went for 12 points.&nbsp; Andrew point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125664' first='Malik' last='Mahmoud'] was a spark plug for this squad recording 16 points in the win.&nbsp; Fiery leader that pushed in the open floor, hit a trio of threes, and made difficult shots at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lemont combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='2749990' first='Zane' last='Schneider'] was fantastic for [program_tooltip program_id='2622592' first='Flight' last='Athletics'] in the loss.&nbsp; The 6'3” rising junior plays more of a facilitating role on the high school level.&nbsp; He was unleashed as a scorer here.&nbsp; Strong build with a versatile scoring game hitting threes, scoring on cuts, and finishing through contact off the bounce with his strength.&nbsp; Dropped 30 points in the flow of the game while also still using his passing feel to get others involved.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2402634' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] of Romeoville is a 6'0” two guard that knocked in some threes early in the game and used his bruising frame getting to the rack as the game went along finishing with 15 points.&nbsp; Big second half for Lockport 6'0” guard Nathan Munson who got to the foul line at a high rate scoring 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Quick Notes</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We caught Glenbard West small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1552441' first='Josh' last='Abushanab'] on Saturday post 41 points.&nbsp; It wasn't quite that on Sunday morning, but a big outing none the less as he had 19 points.&nbsp; The big wing was pouring in threes for Play Hard Hoops hitting four of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2875738' first='Cornelius' last='Blakely'] showed some promise for [program_tooltip program_id='2075732' first='Next' last='Generation'] as a 2026 big man.&nbsp; The Plainfield Central 6'5” power forward is a bit raw, but there are a lot of tools to work with here.&nbsp; Athleticism pops on the glass and as a rim protector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois Elite has a couple nice guards on their 17U squad.  Rockford Auburn guard [player_tooltip player_id='2864704' first='Nyaire' last='Wright'] is a well built 6'1” guard that shot it well hitting 4-5 from deep for 23 points.  Rockford East 6'0” point guard Maurice Holland has a ton of speed with the ball attacking with reckless abandon along with being a force defensively with his intensity creating turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chicago Cannons 16U have been making noise this spring.&nbsp; We saw why on Sunday as their point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2845706' first='Aiden' last='Guisti'] from Mt. Carmel was draining three after three.&nbsp; Super deep range for the 5'11” 2027 guard.&nbsp; Schurtz 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2844900' first='Kamarion' last='Fagairo'] is a 6'4” four that is well built with strength and length.&nbsp; He seals well on the block and the lefty has a nice free throw stroke showing he could develop as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->