Riverside Brookfield: Scotty B's Friday Notebook

***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***   The Riverside Brookfield Live Event kicked off on Friday with a fun day of action.  Two best prospects in state went head to head, new names emerged, and the transfer portal was rolling.  We break it all down in Riverside Brookfield: Scotty B's Friday Notebook!   St. Laurence Adds More Talent to Returning Core   First up we got a look at St. Laurence who is loaded with talent and they even added a couple more pieces.  Former OPRF 2027 power forward AJ Enyia is back in state along with his cousin [player_tooltip player_id='2715607' first='Kelechi' last='Enyia'] who is a 2028 wing from Providence Catholic.  They rolled over Perspectives 74-36.  [player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] flexed his muscles as the 2027 shooting guard put his head down and got to the rim with burst, crafty finishes through contact, and killer spin move sin the paint.  Finished with 23 points.  Got a bump in our last update and lived up to it.  His 2027 running mate [player_tooltip player_id='2125677' first='Reggie' last='Stevens'] came off the bench popping threes.  He is a spot up shot maker that played with a nice motor recording 11 points.  Their 2028 prospects [player_tooltip player_id='2385372' first='Noah' last='Corro'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2532014' first='Logan' last='Brown'] both had strong outings.  Corro is a lead guard who can play on or off the ball.  Comfortable distributing or being a scorer.  Drained a plethora of threes for 13 points.  Brown is a long and rangy lefty wing that was impactful as a defender with multiple blocks and steals along with scoring in transition.  He notched 7 points.  Loved what 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2532002' first='Jeremiah' last='Toney'] brought as he was outstanding as a utility guard that scored in transition, off cuts, and hit a three.  Connective passer and solid defender.  Went for 11 points.  In his live period debut with St. Laurence AJ Enyia looked stronger than we remembered at 6'7” doing a solid job on the glass in the second half and had some touch around the hoop.  Their ceiling as a team will depend on him being a rim protector and rebounder.  Lawrence Burnett was a 6'2” 2029 combo guard to track that brings solid athleticism, defense, and ball handling to the table.   Perspectives top prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1874813' first='Jayden' last='Taylor'] had a few nice moments.  Hit a few tough jumpers to start the second half and got to the rack.   Niles North 2027 Duo Emerge in Win over Brother Rice   Two of the biggest rising senior new names of the day were [player_tooltip player_id='2826489' first='Collin' last='Tobin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2834059' first='Aidan' last='Avila'] from Niles North.  Tobin is a 6'2” two guard who brings strength and a ton of shot making to the table.  Poured in multiple triples with a free and easy release.  Also drained a tough turnaround jumper and had some juice with his handles attacking the cup.  Tobin was a straight bucket getter who had 31 points in the victory.  His running mate [player_tooltip player_id='2834059' first='Aidan' last='Avila'] is another name to watch in 2027 as a junk yard dog 6'4” power forward who was outstanding on the boards along with consistently finishing through contact.  We had him for 17 points.  [player_tooltip player_id='2834108' first='Dominic' last='Mann'] is a 6'1” two guard that flashed as a shooter along with throwing nice outlets.  Judah Maxwell is a 6'6” four man that is a solid rebounder and moves feet defensively in the 2028 class.   Big game for Brother Rice 2028 power forward [player_tooltip player_id='2632084' first='Daniel' last='Salkauskas'] as he went to work to the tune of 22 points.  Face up four man with legit size had the deep ball working getting it off with a high release point and fluid mechanics.  Drained four of them in the game.  Added some strength, rebounded at a nice clip, and was comfortable putting it on the deck as well.  Adam McBreaty is usually known as a sharp shooter from three, but the lefty was crafty scoring in the paint in this game for hook shots.  Aiden Henderson is a speedy 2027 guard that pushes the pace and has a solid pull up game.   Top 3 Prospects in State Clash as Neuqua Valley Wins vs Bolingbrook   It was the #1 vs #2 2028 prospect in [player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='2531981' first='Cole' last='Kelly'] along with help from soon to be new #1 in 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'].  Neuqua Valley got the W 84-56.  Kelly was outstanding in the game showcasing his well-rounded game.  One of the best passers in the state operating as almost a point-forward for Neuqua.  Sees the floor so well in both the half court and is elite in transition finding guys ahead on the money.  Did a nice job getting on the glass for multiple second chance points.  Legit three level scorer that can get to his spot for lethal jump shot or put it on the deck to the rim.  He had 16 points.  Illini commit [player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] was playing in front of his future head coach in addition to multiple assistants.  Put on a show with his shot making from three pouring them in one after the other.  Ran the floor hard and is more than just a spot up shooter as he worked out of the mid-post banging in several for 19 points.  Like the supporting cast they have as [player_tooltip player_id='2392385' first='Arshil' last='Khimani'] had 13 points while Luke Balgro notched 12.  [player_tooltip player_id='2415557' first='Carter' last='Coviello'] is a plus spot up shooter while [player_tooltip player_id='2819759' first='Hunter' last='Rheaume'] brings versatility and some size for Neuqua.   [player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] was spectacular in this game.  The Bolingbrook star had 22 points in the loss.  Poured in tough jumpers one after another.  Created with his handles then pulled up on a dime for crisp jumpers.  Also took it to the rack with force finishing through contact and threw down a nasty alley-oop.   Top 20 2027 Under Recruited Duo Put on Show Emerging in Front of Coaches   The great part about the live period is players get to shine for their high school teams in front of college coaches at the D1 level. Two of the more under heralded 2027 prospects in the state took full advantage of the opportunity on Friday as West Aurora edge past Andrew 75-74. West Aurora 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] was absolutely dominant in his performance scoring 30 points including the game winner and a steal to seal the game. Slick handling lead guard that had the jumper flowing in this game hitting threes, step backs, turnarounds out of the post, and crossing man for mid-range shot. They were all falling. Also was assertive attacking downhill with his speed that is second to none finishing with great body control at the cup. Made winning plays down the stretch taking a charge, game winning bucket, and steal to close the game. [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'] Jr is a rangy guard that brought the help in this one for Brown to the tune of 17 points. Almost all of his points came attacking the cup on straight line takes showcasing his burst and acrobatics at the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='2839876' first='Ryan' last='Dinnon'] out of Andrew is a skilled face up four with a broad shouldered frame.  As always he displayed his stretch ability pouring in a plethora of threes.  Such a clean and effortless release.  Rebounded well in his area.  Also created several pull up twos off the dribble and ran the floor hard.  He had 27 points.  Super intrigued long term with 2029 power forward [player_tooltip player_id='2921082' first='Titus' last='Payton'].  Had a shot fake into a three, got on the offensive glass, and made it to the charity stripe.  Frame, athleticism, and skill potential make him one of the better 2029 posts as he had 12 points.  The Andrew backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='2371812' first='Justin' last='Freeman'] (15 points) and [player_tooltip player_id='2125664' first='Malik' last='Mahmoud'] (12 points) were rock solid in this game.   Whitney Young Tops Homewood Flossmoor Behind Balance   The Dolphins scored a 60-44 win against HF on Friday afternoon.  [player_tooltip player_id='2433704' first='Oliver' last='Kerrigan'] made the move over from DePaul Prep and brought a spark inside that Whitney Young needs.  He played with a high motor, crashed the glass, and showed solid passing.  Guards [player_tooltip player_id='2531979' first='CJ' last='Pittman'] (9 points), [player_tooltip player_id='2455378' first='Ed' last='Williams'] IV (8 points), and [player_tooltip player_id='2532358' first='Zaire' last='Green'] (8 points) all had rock solid games.  Class of 2029 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='TJ' last='Jamison'] has the highest ceiling of this group with his size for position and shot making being able to play both on and off the ball.  He had 8 points.   Rising senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2829613' first='Danny' last='Ruffin'] was very assertive attacking off the dribble with his strength and burst in both the half court and transition games.  Good body control at the rim finishing with 14 points.  Big man [player_tooltip player_id='2540205' first='John' last='Brown IV'] continues to show promise as one of the better 2028 posts in the state.  Power forward was solid as a post defender and played with confidence scoring 9 points.  Their star 2028 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2467517' first='Darrius' last='Hawkins'] was looking to set up his teammates in this one with pin point passing.   Rockford Guilford Powered by Senior PG and Emerging Post Win vs Bradley Bourbonnais   Guilford scored a victory against Bradley Bourbonnais by the final of 40-36.  Their point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2440418' first='Cooper' last='Pozzi'] got a bump in our last update and deservingly so.  Euro steps, good passer, and is a sound perimeter shot maker who had 15 points.  Their 6'6” post Marmadu Baker brings projectability and two way potential with a long and lanky frame.  Mobile and flashed some touch around the hoop.  [player_tooltip player_id='2750036' first='Rickey' last='Woods'] is a big bodied post that rebounds well in his area and passes well for post.   Bradley Bourbonnias showcased a nice trio of guards.  We know about 2029 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2862587' first='Dajuan' last='Brown'] who had a nice and-1 along with solid passing throughout the game.  Class of 2028 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='2864405' first='Trey' last='Lawrence'] has a clean looking shot from deep.  Jakobi Pierce is a 6'3” wing that can shoot it from deep or get in the 15 foot range for crisp pull ups.  He had 9 points.   Lane Tech Wins as 2028 Posts Clash   It was a 2028 post battle between Lane Tech's [player_tooltip player_id='2436293' first='Cole' last='Christian'] and Oswego East's [player_tooltip player_id='2894590' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'].  Christian is a skilled four man with a nice frame with his stock going up as he had 15 points.  Johnson is a big bodied center that has slimmed down some since we last saw him scoring 8 points.  Lane Tech took home the win 45-41.   Top 10 Guards Battle as Lloyd Leads Belleville West Past Marshall and Rock Island   Always fun when you can get a pair of top 10 prospects in the same tier go head to head against each other in front of a ton of college coaches.  That happened on Friday night as Belleville West won over Rock Island 62-47.  [player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] was outstanding a week ago at Lindenwood when we saw him and seven days later he lit it up again with even more on the line.  Well built and powerful wing had all the tricks in his bag working right from the jump.  Banged in a top of the key three and it was on.  Shot it very well getting to his spots rising up over defenders for shots.  Also got loose in transition for dunks and on the glass for second chance points en route to 23 points.  Belleville West 2028 post [player_tooltip player_id='3454780' first='Amauri' last='Fenton'] posted up strong, had a nifty reverse layup, and was excellent on the offensive glass for 14 points.  Uber bouncy utility guard [player_tooltip player_id='3427194' first='TJ' last='Cason'] showed off his hops in front of college coaches for 8 points.  [player_tooltip player_id='2850776' first='Cameron' last='Murkey Jr'] continues to be a name to watch in 2030.  Feel for the game, competes on the defensive end, can knock down a shot, and crashes glass for a guard notching 7 points.   Rock Island got 18 points out of their star [player_tooltip player_id='2712818' first='Deven' last='Marshall'].  Super quick and athletic combo guard who is effective playing both on and off the ball.  At his best when playing off his athleticism in the open floor or secondary break.  Houston Zepeda put his name on the map in 2030 as a 6'2” two guard with a pure shooting stroke and skilled handles.   Warren Wins Despite Loss of Star over Geneva   It became official early in the morning that the #1 2027 in state [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] out of Warren would be transferring out of state to the new Monarch Academy in Kansas City.  Davis did show up for their second game after returning from NBAPA Top 100 Camp to support his guys.  They scored 62-43 win against Geneva.  [player_tooltip player_id='2469077' first='Tayte' last='Cordova'] poured in 20 points while fast rising 2028 bouncy wing [player_tooltip player_id='2389107' first='Haze' last='Massey'] had several coaches asking “who is that dude?” while scoring 12 points.   Geneva 2029 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2369872' first='Cody' last='Rader'] shot it well from distance making four triples en route to 18 points while rising senior guard David Udiowod had 14 points.   Hillcrest Closes Out Night with W Behind Emerging 2027 Name   Our Steve Parham saw Hillcrest recently noting Terrence Richardson as a name to keep an eye on in June.  He as always was on point!  The bouncy 6'6” long and lean power forward powered Hillcrest to a 57-44 win over Crane behind 17 points.  It really got going with a shot fake, couple dribbles, and hammered it home.  Played with a lot of confidence after that on both ends.  Attacked from the mid-post, hook shots, and made quick post moves.  Defensively he protected the rim and even blocked a three.  Super bright future!   Crane 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] is a top 20 rising senior who gets better each time we see him.  He had his handles working as the ball was on a string creting off the bounce and using his quickness getting past defenders for scores at the cup.  Such an athletic finisher with his body control and touch.  Drained several 15 foot stop and pop shots and got to the line for 26 points.  Class of 2029 strong bodied 6'4” small forward [player_tooltip player_id='3430181' first='Jayden' last='Hall'] is another name to keep tabs on with his shooting and physicality notching 7 points.

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