5 Takeaways: Belleville West vs Collinsville

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI took in some Southwest Conference action on Tuesday night as Collinsville traveled to Belleville West.&nbsp; Competitive game throughout with both teams making runs, but in the end it was Belleville West protecting home court winning 49-43.&nbsp; We dive into it here in <strong>5 Takeaways: Belleville West vs Collinsville</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cason Has Breakout Game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The player of the game was Belleville West 6'3” junior shooting guard TJ Cason.&nbsp; Long and angular lefty was quick to the offensive glass, hit a pair of threes, and where he was most effective was getting behind the back end of the Collinsville defense.&nbsp; He did it multiple times in the 16 point outing as he got past the back line to finish on passes from Lloyd and then threw down a nasty alley-oop in the 4^th quarter.&nbsp; Definitely a junior to watch in the metro east.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lloyd Impacts in Other Ways</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top prospect in this game is top 10 junior [player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'].&nbsp; The big and strong two guard had a nice slash for a layup early along with a reverse take on a baseline drive.&nbsp; The jumper wasn't falling in the first half for Lloyd on this night so he decided to leave his mark in other ways.&nbsp; That included his passing in the half court where he found teammates with cross court dishes along with dimes to Cason behind the backline of the defense.&nbsp; Lloyd scored off movement on a cut and got to the line.&nbsp; Solid job on the glass as well in a 9 point outing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>X-Factors for Belleville West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belleville West sophomore power forward Amauri Fenton caught our attention with his play.&nbsp; The 6'5” 2028 post has nice length and broad shoulders.&nbsp; Liked the activity on the defensive end, high pointing rebounds, and being active on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Also used his length getting a key steal late.&nbsp; Rickey Salmond is a small senior guard that made several clutch plays late.&nbsp; The southpaw brought senior leadership when it was truly a 50/50 game with a couple key buckets and playing with poise.&nbsp; Micah May is another senior that caught our attention with his perimeter shooting.&nbsp; Tyson Montgomery brought them a spark at the end of the first half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Senior Small College Gems for Collinsville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the Kahoks 2026 Jordan Taylor is a 6'6” power forward that showed some flashes.&nbsp; Early on his shot blocking was a major presence in the game as he swatted an array of shots around the rim and in the mid-range.&nbsp; Very good rebounder defensively boxing out and snatching it out of the air.&nbsp; Quickness and athleticism was also seen on the offensive end for rebounds where he was fouled.&nbsp; Good athlete that ran the floor finishing with 10 points.&nbsp; Fellow senior [player_tooltip player_id='2441567' first='Jace' last='Wilkinson'] is the heart and soul of the Collinsville team.&nbsp; Tough lead guard that has a nice mid-range and soft touch finishing game along with being able to shoot it from deep.&nbsp; Went for 13 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Potential There for 2029 Kahoks Post</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second look at Collinsville 2029 big man [player_tooltip player_id='2963993' first='Kaleb' last='Garcia'] in the last couple weeks.&nbsp; The 6'7” five man has the physical tools with his length and frame.&nbsp; Showed touch once again on a corner three.&nbsp; Would like to see him be a little more active on the glass.&nbsp; Plenty of time to get there as he is definitely one of the top posts very early in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->