Lindenwood Team Camp: Scotty B’s Metro East Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday I attended the Lindenwood Basketball Team Camp in St. Charles, MO.&nbsp; It is one of my favorite early must attend events each year to see teams from Missouri and Illinois.&nbsp; For us in particular we were focused on the metro east talent on Friday.&nbsp; The top 3 seniors in the metro east all played and had strong showings.&nbsp; New names emerged, players broke out, and multiple 2030 put themselves on the map.&nbsp; Let's dive into it with <strong>Lindenwood Team Camp: Scotty B's Metro East Notebook</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lloyd Checks Alot of Boxes for Belleville West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The prospect I was most looking forward to seeing at the event was Belleville West 2027 wing J'dyn Lloyd.&nbsp; We know he can score it and he did which we will get to, but it was his overall game that impressed us the most.&nbsp; Early on in their first contest he came out in attack mode looking to set others up.&nbsp; Consistently gets two feet in the paint and was slicing guys up with his dishes.&nbsp; On the perimeter he made good decisions on the fly playing on the ball quite a bit and was a connective passer making the extra pass.&nbsp; Really liked how he cut off the ball behind the zone defense along with moving without the ball to get open for multiple threes off movement.&nbsp; Shot it solid throughout the day including a nice cross into a pull up two.&nbsp; Attacked with his strength especially on the baseline for multiple reverse layups and finished through contact for and-1s.&nbsp; Rebounded well for a wing and we thought he competed defensively with active hands creating turnovers which often turned into points.&nbsp; In the opener we had him for 22 points.&nbsp; Class of 2028 post Amauri Fenton is a post with some upside in the rising junior class.&nbsp; Active offensive rebounder, very good post defender walling up, and finished out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; TJ Cason is a utility guard with a long and lean frame.&nbsp; Threw down a nasty dunk, couple nice passes, and is slippery with his handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defending Champs East St. Louis Balance and Athleticism Pop</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamo is headed to SLU, but the Flyers will look to make up for his massive production with others stepping up and the depth of their squad.&nbsp; Top 30 2027 point guard Phillip Jones is a freak athlete!&nbsp; He plays well above the rim as he caught a one handed alley-oop followed by a tip slam.&nbsp; Burst with the rock in his hands pushing with his speed putting defenders in spin cycles in the lane getting to the cup.&nbsp; Rebounds well for his size and is a crisp passer making smart decisions in the half court.&nbsp; Solid three point shooter especially off the catch.&nbsp; Terriyon Webster had a big time day!&nbsp; He looked taller and longer along with being more athletic if that is possible.&nbsp; Long and lean two guard consistently got out in transition for explosive slams.&nbsp; He was at his best playing off his defense getting steals for transition dunks.&nbsp; Shot it more consistently than we had seen in the past which will be a big boost to his stock if he does this during live period.&nbsp; Devrice Johnson is a 6'0” strong bodied guard that does a little bit of everything for this team with his defense, passing, and spot up shooting.&nbsp; The last rising senior is Tyrik Barnes.&nbsp; The Flyers senior post has been on the radar since his freshman year.&nbsp; He has the prospect look and showed flashes getting on the offensive glass multiple times and moved his feet well defensively.&nbsp; Class of 2028 6'3” wing Jamir Allen is primed to debut in our 2028 update on Monday.&nbsp; Pogo stick athlete that we caught at Show Me Showdown and we can see the role he will play on this team.&nbsp; Quick to the offensive glass, quality defender, and thunderous finisher around the cup.&nbsp; Their best long term prospect is 2029 Emurion Jackson.&nbsp; Such a smooth guard that can play on and off the ball.&nbsp; He is a very good passer that rebounds for his position.&nbsp; Monster on the defensive end with his instincts at a young age along with his length getting out in the open floor for finishes.&nbsp; Shoots a clean ball that should translate well over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Howard Takes Over in Alton Second Half Win</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alton 2027 shooting guard Ryan Howard was a non factor in the first half of their opening game, but he turned it up a notch in the second half.&nbsp; Flipped the switch and that changed the outcome of the game as he helped the Redbirds win.&nbsp; His biggest strength is his shot making from three.&nbsp; We have known for years he can do that, but we wanted to see if his game is becoming more complete.&nbsp; Well he did that shot faking against close outs attacking the rack for buckets at the cup.&nbsp; Ran the floor hard in transition for several scores and rebounded well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Collinsville Has New Look</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CaMauri Mayes had a nice day for Collinsville.&nbsp; The lefty angular guard was assertive pressing the issue throughout the game we saw.&nbsp; Multiple threes along with several and-1s where he displayed nice body control.&nbsp; Small colleges should check him out.&nbsp; Jeremiah Rush is a guard with some projection and length in 2029 that is a name to track.&nbsp; Class of 2028 five man Theo Tallbot has legit size as a five man that rebounded in his area.&nbsp; Kaleb Garcia in the 2029 class is the highest ceiling prospect of this group.&nbsp; Pushing 6'8” already the center has the physical tools to be good.&nbsp; High pointed a few rebounds and passed it well.&nbsp; Still growing into the player he will become.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>O'Fallon Fun Group to Watch Despite Missing Top Senior</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers of O'Fallon were without Sutton Massey on Friday, but they still proved to be a fun team to watch.&nbsp; Their leader is 2028 point guard Maddox Blaha.&nbsp; He is small, but has shifty handles, float game, and makes nice reads in the pick/roll.&nbsp; Can pull up for a deep three.&nbsp; Paxton Meadows is a long and thin 2028 6'7” five man who will need to fill out his frame, but there are a lot of tools to work with.&nbsp; Really liked how he worked in the pick/roll game showcasing touch around the cup.&nbsp; Couple nice hook shots and a high/low finish.&nbsp; Protected the rim on the defensive end blocking shots. &nbsp;&nbsp;The last 2028 we wanted to hit on is Teddy Russeau.&nbsp; Free and easy shooting stroke from three, quality ball handler, and is a solid athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>First Look at 2030 Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four prospects in the 2030 from the metro east made their first impressions with their new high school teams.&nbsp; Starting with Belleville West 6'2” combo guard Cameron Murkey Jr. who really caught our attention with his instincts for the game.&nbsp; The two guard made consistent reads on the move throughout the day as a passer that really impressed.&nbsp; Good built with length and projectability.&nbsp; Cut well off the ball and made some hustle plays including sprinting down to contest a shot at the rim.&nbsp; Good handle and flashed a sweet float game.&nbsp; East St. Louis 6'4” forward DeAngelo Taylor is a broad shouldered four man that has a nice frame and rebounded well in his area along with catching a lob.&nbsp; O'Fallon had a pair of 2030s that made an impression.&nbsp; Ramez Rias is a 6'3” shooting guard with broad shoulders and good length.&nbsp; Slick ball handler who created off the dribble being fouled on a sweet euro step.&nbsp; Also knocked down shots working in the mid-range on several turnaround jumpers.&nbsp; Nate Nicholson is a 6'6” power forward that has a good frame, rebounds well in area, and blocked shots. Will need some time, but the tools are there!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->