Prep Hoops Midwest Melee: Saturday Standouts

Day 2 at the Midwest Melee, stayed at Batavia High School for some 17 u and 16 u action. Athletes or programs, if you plan on reposting write ups on Twitter or Instagram please tag us!

Et21 Buckeyes 2024 vs Flight Athletics

Ryan Runaas (Lemont - G) - The combo guard scored 18 points in a win over Flight athletics. He had a nice mix of outside and inside scoring. Really crafty getting into the lane and making tough finishes. Was solid from 3, and showed potential on defense.

Cale Cosme (Brother Rice - PG) - Always fun to watch the wizardry of Cosme. The underrated PG, did what he always does. Hit 3s, got to the basket, and finds his open teammates. He's quick, likes getting out in transition, to find teammates ruining the floor. Expect a big June with Brother Rice.

Carson Brownfield (Homewood Flossmoor - G) - Ball dominate lefty guard uses his strength and size to dominate smaller guards in the paint. Really aggressive attacking the rim and showed a nice mid range game as well. HF will have really talented backcourt next season

M14 2024 National 1

Cameron Morel (Aurora Christian - SG) - Took advantage of a small All In team inside. He was active on the offensive glass leading to putbacks and can knock down the 3 ball. Good strength and has a mature body for his position.

CJ Valente (Batavia - SF) - Everytime I see Valente play, it seems like he has grown. At 6'6, he was a man amongst boys. Getting position in the paint and punishing the defenders inside. He set up teammates and handles the ball well also.

Evan Hackeny (West Aurora - SF) - Much like Valente he was setting his teammates up and scoring inside. Hackney can play a lot of different positions and guard a lot of different positions, which makes him a prospect that college coaches will like.

Matthew Sessom (Waubonsie Valley - SF) - Plays really well in transition, where he gets most of his buckets from. In the half court, he used his quick first step to get by defenders and kick out to open shooters. Two way player!