Hoop Mountain Shootout: Weekend Recap

With the first major June tournament in the book, here is a report of the players that performed and the teams that impressed.

In This Article:

Friday Standouts

Saturday Standouts

Teams to Track

Most Valuable Players

Friday a.m. Standouts

Will Ashford - Metea Valley '24

Jake Nosek - Metea Valley '25

Josh Abushanab - Glenbard North '26

JJ Hernandez - Glenbard North '24

Terrence Smith - West Aurora '25

CJ Savage - West Aurora '24

Myles Lowe - Burlington Central '24

Jake Johnson - Burlington Central '25

Caden Anderson - Marmion Academy '25

Bradley Stratton - Marmion Academy '25

Phoenix Gill - St. Ignatius '25

Sam Horenkamp - St. Ignatius '24

Bryce Welch - Naperville North '24

Larry Oliver Jr. - Rock Island '24

Jory Boley - Yorkville '24

Bryce Salek - Yorkville '24

Ayden Farrare - Hinsdale South '25

Saturday a.m. Standouts

Jehvion Starwood - Oswego East '24

Mason Lockett - Oswego East '26

Noah Mason - Oswego East '24

Lathan Sommerville - Peoria Richwoods '24

Luke Kinkade - Neuqua Valley '24

Luca Carbonaro - Wheaton Warrenville South '25

Arden Eaves - Thornwood '25

Tyler Wooten - Thornwood '24

Jayden Tyler - Homewood Flossmoor '25

James Parker - Metea Valley '24

Teams To Track:

Oswego East

Oswego East is the 2023 Hoop Mountain Tournament Champion. A very well balanced team. Oswego East has all around size, and all around shooting ability. 2024 guard Jehvion Starwood brings great athleticism paired with shooting, passing, and an all around game.

Metea Valley

Metea played well together all weekend. Metea excels in transition. 2024 wing Will Ashford brings size and athleticism. 2024 point guard James Parker plays with pace, and can create a shot and finish at the rim. 2025 wing/forward Jake Nosek provides major size, defense, rebounding, and shooting.

Yorkville

No Jason Jakstys for the Foxes this weekend, however this did not hinder their play. 2024 wing Bryce Salek provides great size and major athleticism for the Foxes. 2024 guard Jory Boley is a major scorer for the Foxes. With Jakstys, I predict that Yorkville will be able to easily handle their conference play and make a run in the playoffs.

Neuqua Valley

Neuqua is a very solid team. 2024 guard Luke Kinkade lit it up every game with shots from all over the court. Neuqua is full of three-point threats and they move the ball very well in the half court. Neuqua also has some size on the boards.

Peoria Richwoods

The return of four-star recruit Lathan Sommerville sparks great potential for Peoria. In addition to a great big, Peoria includes several skilled guards that can step out and shoot it when needed. Hard nosed, physical, and athletic team.

Most Valuable Players:

Lathan Sommerville - Peoria Richwoods '24

All weekend Lathan was a force on the court. The 6'10" big continuously crossed over defenders, knocked down threes, and wowed the crowd with powerful dunks. Lathan led Peoria Richwoods deep in bracket play, and was one of the highest stat sheet fillers in the whole tournament. Lathan Sommerville is currently committed to play basketball at Rutgers University.

Luke Kinkade - Neuqua Valley '24

One of the best shooters in the state. Luke could not be guarded from behind the arc this weekend. Luke led the tournament in made 3-point field goals and led his Neuqua Valley team to the championship. Despite his near 30 point performance in the championship game, Neuqua Valley fell short 65-66 to Oswego East. Luke Kinkade is a serious prospect for D1/D2 schools to keep an eye on.