Freshman Showcase: Scotty B’s First Impression Takeaways

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday was the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase!&nbsp; This is our first chance to see many of the top incoming freshman in the state.&nbsp; We will have multiple weeks of coverage from this camp.&nbsp; Here is just a glimpse in <strong>Freshman Showcase: Scotty B's First Impression Takeaways</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'] 14U Members Continue July Momentum</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PHI staff got a look at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'] 2029 group playing up at the 15U level in July at a couple of tournaments.&nbsp; Going against players their own age they flexed their muscles as some of the best prospects in the gym.&nbsp; Lyons guard Quinn Carroll might have been the most dominant performer at the camp.&nbsp; He scored at will from all three levels and made unbelievable reads as a passer.&nbsp; Such a bright future.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2917035' first='Mosiah' last='Tang'] is a home schooled guard who brings tremendous speed to the table breaking down a defense and scoring in the heart of the lane.&nbsp; Up front [player_tooltip player_id='2536509' first='Declan' last='Wilson'] is a long and rangy power forward from Burlington Central that screams upside!&nbsp; Projectable frame along with an inside/outside game and defensive versatility.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2798656' first='Zach' last='Newman'] out of Deerfield is a big five man that plays with touch and feel around the hoop along with excellent area rebounding and outlet passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tons of Talent and Depth at PG/Combo Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Per usual early in the process it is the guards who first emerge.&nbsp; There were a ton that played well on Sunday. Whitney Young guard [player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='Travis' last='Jamison'] brings great size already on the perimeter with a feathery stroke from deep.&nbsp; Also is a smooth ball handler and creator for others with his passing.&nbsp; Kumasi Jones of DePaul Prep rally opened eyes with his two way ability at the guard spot as a rangy skilled guard with three level scoring.&nbsp; Chadwick Williams from Providence Catholic was another one of the breakout players of the day.&nbsp; Lefty combo guard gets after it defensively moving his feet and was a lethal scorer off the bounce with spin moves.&nbsp; Also shot it well from three in 5 on 5.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2862587' first='Dajuan' last='Brown'] is a well built combo guard from Bradley Bourbonnais who is known for his scoring prowess which he showed off knocking in some deep balls.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2918202' first='Kaden' last='McClellan'] is a guard from Bloom that can get to the rim along with being a good passer making decisions on the fly.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2385677' first='Noah' last='Young'] from Lincoln Park is a smaller guard that has the “it” factor and plays with swagger.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that pushes tempo, passes it, and has a high IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Intriguing Wings from Chicago with Physical Games</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a couple wings that caught our attention.  [player_tooltip player_id='2369925' first='Evan' last='Lemons'] is a well built shooting guard from St. Laurence with good strength.  He can really shoot the rock from the perimeter pouring them in one after another.  [player_tooltip player_id='2922280' first='Jalonny' last='Billingsley'] from Simeon totally looks the part.  Strong frame, burst to the rim, and big-time athleticism.  Got to the line quite a bit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Versatile Forwards to Track</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here we look at a trio of forwards that made a case to be included in our initial watch list with a strong day.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2458171' first='Riley' last='Walson'] is a 6'3” small forward from St. Patrick's that has the looks of a prospect that will continue to grow with his projectable frame.&nbsp; Shined in transition, hit the glass, and can knock down a shot.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2389066' first='Miles' last='Marabella'] is a 6'4” small forward that can handle and create his own shot off the bounce and with the jumper.&nbsp; The Rockford Guilford forward has some pop around the hoop and plays with good instincts.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->