Wheeling Hardwood Classic: Scotty B’s Monday Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wheeling Hardwood Classic began with first round action on Monday.&nbsp; It was a great chance for us to check out a ton of teams we haven't seen yet this season.&nbsp; Here we examine the day in <strong>Wheeling Hardwood Classic: Scotty B's Monday Notebook</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Summer Stock Rising Guards Clash as Stevenson Edges Past Wauconda</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First game of the day was a fun contest with Stevenson stretching their lead in the third quarter to win 63-47.&nbsp; Stevenson senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1964163' first='Donovan' last='Williams'] was a breakout player over the summer and continued that helium in his first game at Hardwood as he scored 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 steals in the victory.&nbsp; Athletic shooting guard that drained four triples in the win along with slick turnaround jumpers, shot fakes into mid-range jumpers, and was a slick passer off live dribbles.&nbsp; Also was impactful on the defensive end creating turnovers.&nbsp; Senior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1552481' first='Rocco' last='Pagliocca'] brings everything together.&nbsp; He is a leader on the floor getting everyone in position to succeed and is a solid passer.&nbsp; Creative finisher at the rim with a crisp jumper as he had 12 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2403165' first='Quinton' last='Frakes'] was the junk yard dog for the Patriots getting on the offensive glass and flashing as a passer for 10 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2830800' first='Tony' last='Salemi'] is another guard that shined on the PHC this summer who had a big outing.&nbsp; The two guard from Wauconda is always in attack mode pushing the pace!&nbsp; Got to the rack for several nice finishes, hit three from deep, and dished it well when in the heart of the defense for 15 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2127973' first='Austin' last='Carlsen'] is a 6'6” 2027 power forward to track.&nbsp; Stretch four that can shoot it from three and on the baseline.&nbsp; Nose for the basketball and mixes it up inside as he notched 18 points.&nbsp; Alex Ortega is a shifty ball handling guard that also had a nice game for Wauconda.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top 35 2027s Show Out as St. Viator Tops Buffalo Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another great contest as St. Viator got out early, but Buffalo Grove stormed back in the third quarter.&nbsp; In the end St. Viator did pull away winning 61-50.&nbsp; Junior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125608' first='Dawson' last='Charles'] had it all working in this game.&nbsp; The athletic two guard dropped 27 points in the victory.&nbsp; He did it all hitting multiple threes, throwing down in transition off his defense, coast to coast takes, acrobatic layups, and passed it well.&nbsp; Also was impactful defensively getting steals and blocks.&nbsp; Joining him in the backcourt senior 6'2” strong bodied guard Isaiah Mckenny had 12 points.&nbsp; Rock solid on ball defender, cuts off the ball, and is a capable shooter.&nbsp; Sophomore point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2751053' first='Jacob' last='Only'] had his moments.&nbsp; The ranked 2028 guard can blow by defenders off shot fakes and with pure burst on his first step.&nbsp; Pushes in the open floor, flashed as a passer, and hit a couple long balls for 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buffalo Grove 6'9” five man [player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] is one of the better true five men in the junior class.&nbsp; The 2027 center is a dominant rebounder that knows how to high point the ball, box out, and rebound with cat quickness in his area on both ends.&nbsp; He had multiple put backs, ran the floor, fluid spin moves, hook shots, and caught a lob on a baseline out of bounds play for 24 points (10-13 FG) and 15 rebounds.&nbsp; Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] is a tough and gritty 2028 to track.&nbsp; Creative scorer on step throughs, and-1s, and scoop shots.&nbsp; He had 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deerfield Blasts Streamwood Looking Impressive Across Board</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game wasn't quite as competitive as the first two games.&nbsp; Deerfield jumped out to a 33-7 lead after the 1^st quarter and never looked back going on to win 62-22.&nbsp; Liked what we saw out of their well rounded team.&nbsp; The star is Dartmouth commit [player_tooltip player_id='1552404' first='Jake' last='Pollack'] as the skilled lefty big man did a nice job hitting teammates on cuts and for threes as a passer out of the mid-post area.&nbsp; Ran the floor, garnered deep post position, and finished out of the dunker spot for 15 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2217962' first='Evan' last='Nagler'] is a scrappy and athletic two guard that has a nose for the ball.&nbsp; Flew in out of nowhere for rebounds all game long.&nbsp; Slick handle in the open floor for euro steps and transition buckets.&nbsp; He had 12 points.&nbsp; Junior 6'4” wing [player_tooltip player_id='2125685' first='Tommy' last='Donahue'] put his name on our radar with his size for position and well-rounded skill set.&nbsp; Glue guy for this team with his connective passing, mid-range shot, rebounding, and defense.&nbsp; Sophomore shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2369868' first='Charlie' last='Yellen'] has a bright future.&nbsp; He is a solid shooter off the catch from the corner and got loose in transition finishing with 7 points.&nbsp; Freshman big man [player_tooltip player_id='2798656' first='Zach' last='Newman'] got some tick as well.&nbsp; The PHI Watch List 2029 6'6” post showed flashes of what he can become.&nbsp; Long arms and good frame with athleticism and touch.&nbsp; Netted 10 points in just 8 minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospect Moves on to Winners Side of Bracket</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They got out early and Prospect held a pretty consistent lead for the majority of the game as they got the win over Hampshire 53-32.&nbsp; It was Will Stratigos that stepped up for Prospect in this game as the senior lefty guard shot it well from distance along with mixing in a nifty scoop shot.&nbsp; Solid passer and defender that was a big reason they got the win scoring 13 points.&nbsp; Also in the backcourt Colin Tucker scored 8 points as did [player_tooltip player_id='2123656' first='Quinn' last='Zinzer'].&nbsp; Their most intriguing prospects are their big men.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2834320' first='Danny' last='Simon'] is a 6'6” 2027 five man that has a nice frame and good length.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area, gets deep post position for hook shots, and can back his man in for scores in the paint going for 8 points.&nbsp; Senior big man [player_tooltip player_id='2454186' first='Luke' last='Christopulos'] came off the bench flashing getting on the offensive glass and sealing in the high/low for a bucket.&nbsp; Anderson Neach brought a spark to them off the bench with his shot making recording 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampshire got 5 points from [player_tooltip player_id='2894776' first='Devin' last=''] Bach who played limited minutes and a couple threes from Trey Simmons scoring 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbrook North Tops Maine West as Sophomores Put Name on Map</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up was Glenbrook North's 71-57 over Maine West.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2532020' first='Mason' last='Markman'] was a breakout 2028 for us in this game for GBN.&nbsp; The 6'2” strong bodied wing was assertive and efficient attacking off the bounce and passing when needed.&nbsp; He had 18 points (9-10 FG)along with 6 rebounds and 4 steals.&nbsp; At the point senior Nate Fridman is a gritty left handed point guard that can knock down a shot, but he is looking to pass first as he had 11 points and 7 dimes in the win.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2404146' first='Abel' last='Poothurail'] was a good secondary scorer in this one going for 17 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The prospect for Maine West that jumped off the floor to us was [player_tooltip player_id='2831335' first='DeAngelo' last='Rodriguez Jr.']&nbsp; Plus shooter went 3-7 from deep on his way to 15 points.&nbsp; Good athleticism and could continue to develop as a lead guard.&nbsp; Baker Blevins had a double double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Night Game Top Performers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oak Forest 45&nbsp;&nbsp; Downers Grove North 43</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824754' first='Gary' last='Manso'] 12 pts<br>Nelko Leflore 11 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Romsey 12 pts<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2750033' first='Colin' last='Doyle'] 12 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fremd 72&nbsp;&nbsp; Wheeling 47</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403723' first='Tommy' last='Moffett'] 17 pts and 13 reb<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2839970' first='Jordan' last='Williams'] 15 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Papaloannou 12 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Libertyville 61&nbsp;&nbsp; Niles Notre Dame 60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryce Wegrzyn 25 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Lettvin 15 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->