Midwest Melee: Scotty B’s Top 2026 Performers
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PHI was at Midwest Melee all weekend for a big time event! This week we will have a full examination of the event and prospects in it. Here are Midwest Melee: Scotty B’s Top 2026 Illinois Performers! Rajan Roberts Rajan…
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Continue ReadingPHI was at Midwest Melee all weekend for a big time event! This week we will have a full examination of the event and prospects in it. Here are Midwest Melee: Scotty B’s Top 2026 Illinois Performers!
Rajan Roberts Rajan Roberts 6'2" | PG Kenwood | 2026 State IL (Team Rose 15U)
Proviso West combo guard is making a super strong case for the top spot in the 2026 rankings. Three level scorer that is a straight bucket getter. He drains threes in bunches, has a crisp 15-18 foot game, and is an athletic finisher at the rim. Also is an underrated passer that makes several spectacular reads a game.
Jaali Love Jaali Love 6'7" | PF Manley | 2026 State IL (Team Rose 15U)
Love is a long and rangy four man that had a couple quiet games and couple monster ones. His best was a 21 point outing against FVV where he essentially took over the game on both ends of the floor. Excellent rebounder. Defensively he is a mobile and switchable defender that can block shots straight up, weakside, or on recovers. Offensively he is super quick to the glass, spin moves, seals, and rim runs for buckets. Can also put it on the deck a bit out of the high-post. Has star written all over him especially if he grows a couple more inches.
Andre Tyler Andre Tyler 6'4" | SG Simeon | 2026 State IL (Team Rose 15U)
Best we have seen Tyler play in almost a year. Some fans started barking at him and it ignited him. He had a monster second half against FVV on both ends of the floor. Used his length to create turnovers while being aggressive taking it to the rim off the bounce for scores. Didn’t settle for jumpers instead using his athleticism scoring off the bounce in the paint on slick takes. Loved how he played this weekend! One of top wings in class.
Mason Lockett (M14 15U)
Rangy two guard that has quality physical tools worth tracking. Solid all around skill set which includes knocking in a couple nice looking threes, finishing out of the dunker spot, and dishing it well.
Jayden Riley Jayden Riley 6'1" | PG Yorkville Christian | 2026 State IL (M14 15U)
Riley is a point guard from Oswego that has emerged this spring. High IQ guard that has an excellent passing feel for getting others involved. Shields ball at the rim on drives. Most effective as a scorer using his athleticism at the rack.
Colin Stack Colin Stack 6'9" | C Benet | 2026 State IL (Full Package 16U)
Really like where the game of Stack is going. The legit five man has great size and length. One of the better rebounding bigs and shot blockers we have seen in that class early on. Can score in the post with touch and footwork along with even flashing a three off the catch.
Amir Danforth Amir Danforth 6'1" | SG Rockford Auburn | 2026 State IL (Team FVV 15U)
Strong bodied two guard from Rockford Auburn that has a super bright future. Great length out of the wing. He can shoot it from deep with a ton of arc on it. So much so it hit the baseball cage above the court on one occasion. Uses his physicality scoring off the bounce through defenders getting to the hoop with his plus handles. Scoop shots and floaters are part of his finishing package.
Champ Parker Champ Parker 6'0" | PG Rockford Auburn | 2026 State IL (Team FVV 15U)
Parker opened our eyes with a strong outing on Saturday coming out with a flurry. Mid-range pull ups, shifty ball handling, and pushing in transition. Plays with swagger and he can back it up! Another Rockford Auburn guard to track!