Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B’s 2029 Illinois Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had a ton of coverage over the weekend on PHI and social media from Prep Hoops Live!&nbsp; Now it is time to examine what we saw and the prospects that made the biggest impression.&nbsp; Here is <strong>Prep Hoops Live: Scotty B's 2029 Illinois Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Yazdan ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] Grind)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenbrook North 5'7” point guard is next up in a long line of point guards at GBN.&nbsp; This 2029 point guard has a good feel for the game finding his teammates along with getting in creases for soft touch finishes.&nbsp; Plus shooter who poured in a ton of them in a 21 point outing on Sunday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829539' first='Patrick' last='Tait'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] Grind)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St. Patrick 6'0” two guard is a shooting specialist who poured in six from beyond the arc for 20 points in the opening game of the event.&nbsp; Moves off the ball and knows how to relocate with great shot prep before letting it fly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braylon Henkel ([program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] Grind)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henkel is another shooting guard that goes 5'11” who has a flame thrower as well from deep knocking in four of them on Friday night.&nbsp; Super clean and quick release on his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2921082' first='Titus' last='Payton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='3042869' first='Road' last='2 Greatness'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payton has a very high ceiling.&nbsp; Stayed late at Batavia on Friday specifically to see him and he lived up to the billing as one of the more intriguing post prospects in the 2029 class.&nbsp; Broad shouldered and lanky 6'6” post pushing 6'7”.&nbsp; Mobile and athletic big man that is a fluid rim runner.&nbsp; Can knock in a mid-range shot or a spot up three.&nbsp; Also handles it well for a big man being able to shot fake and get downhill.&nbsp; Good with putting it on the deck a couple of dribbles for finishes at the cup through contact with his long strides.&nbsp; Switchable defender that has a chance to be a plus player on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2861941' first='Dashaun' last='Franklin'] ([program_tooltip program_id='3042869' first='Road' last='2 Greatness'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin stood out as a 6'3” shooting guard from Bloom that has a bright future.&nbsp; Crisp pull up game and has the explosiveness to get to the rack with his burst.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Jimenez ([program_tooltip program_id='3593033' first='Brook' last='Town Force'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimenez was playing all the way up on the 17U level for his squad.&nbsp; The Elmwood Park lefty 5'10” guard is super crafty with the rock in his hands getting to his spots.&nbsp; Also is an excellent shooter off movement as he poured in an array of them moving off the ball for threes.&nbsp; He had 22 points in win for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Harris ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the upside here as the 6'5” power forward showed a lot of promise as a fluid four man who can impact on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; This Thornwood big man was very effective getting put backs, running the floor, and proved to be a solid passing post.&nbsp; Showed flashes as a rim protector.&nbsp; The way he moves and his athleticism make him a long term prospect to track! &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leonard Thomas ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a 5'11” point guard out of Simeon that is pesky on the defensive end swiping several steals taking it the other way for finishes at the rim.&nbsp; Offensively plays with a high basketball IQ seeing the floor and making sound decisions.&nbsp; Can get it rolling with the jumper when his team needs him to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3641923' first='Reggie' last='Johnson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richards 5'8” point guard displayed quickness off the dribble getting in the paint for sweeping layups and acrobatic conversions.&nbsp; Finishes well with his off hand in the paint on drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2835803' first='Carter' last='Pohlman'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pohlman continues to have a breakout spring as the 6'4” forward with a strong frame is a plus spot shooter that has a clean release and every time it leaves his hands you think it is going down.&nbsp; In the first game we saw poured in four of them.&nbsp; Later on in another game he showed he had some toughness taking it downhill with his strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3581127' first='Liam' last='Wolbeck'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolbeck is a rangy small forward with a lanky frame.&nbsp; At his best when spotting up from beyond the arc for threes as he had several in the games we saw.&nbsp; Like the potential on the defensive end to develop as his career progresses with his length and anticipation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3577173' first='Keenan' last='Brown'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaneland 5'11” point guard should be a key piece for Kaneland moving forward as they look to make it another step further at the state finals next season.&nbsp; What he brings to the table is a high level of shot making and is a solid passer within the team scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369858' first='Jonny' last='Udoiwod'] (Y&amp;R)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Steve Parham has been a huge fan of this 6'0” Wheaton Academy point guard for a while now.&nbsp; I got an extensive look at him Sunday and as always Steve was right.&nbsp; Udoiwod looked like one of the better point guards in the 2029 class as he poured in 26 points against [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'].&nbsp; Plays taller than his height with his super long arms.&nbsp; Plus shooter with a free and easy stroke from distance making five of them from deep.&nbsp; Creates off the bounce getting to his spots for jumpers, euro steps, acrobatic finishes, and turnaround jumpers.&nbsp; Quality passing instincts making decisions off live dribbles finding his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2394774' first='Corey' last='Griffin'] (Y&amp;R)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied 6'1” point guard from Fenwick who impressed with his combination of skill and toughness.&nbsp; Converted well through defenders in the paint as they were bouncing off him scoring on dump off passes.&nbsp; Good shooter hitting a pair of threes along with a nice mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3252526' first='Jayden' last='Alford'] (Y&amp;R)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alford is a lefty shooting guard who is making the move to Oswego for his sophomore season.&nbsp; Sweet looking perimeter stroke on pull up twos or threes.&nbsp; Monster in transition especially playing off his defense.&nbsp; Very good athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->