Pangos Camp: 2019 Scouting Part 1
PrepHoopsIllinois was in the house all weekend at the at the Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp in La Grange. It featured tons of talented 2019, 2020, and 2021 prospects from across the Midwest including Illinois. Here we give our evaluations in…
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Continue ReadingPrepHoopsIllinois was in the house all weekend at the at the Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp in La Grange. It featured tons of talented 2019, 2020, and 2021 prospects from across the Midwest including Illinois. Here we give our evaluations in part one of our 2019 scouting report.
PG Marquise Walker (St. Joseph’s – 2019)
Walker played at the highest level we have seen out of him on Sunday. The 6’0” lead guard from St. Joseph’s had it cooking in the early morning contest. He is a quality ball handler that has the rock on a string. At times he can over dribble, but also makes defenders look silly in stretches. Walker gets to the hoop with power drives where he combines his strength to overpower defenders and slick ball handling. Good body control around the hoop to finish through traffic. A lot of his scoring was one on one off the bounce. Jump shot has definitely improved since last season. He was much more consistent on the three point shot and is a solid pull up mid-range shooter. Passes it with flare. At times too much flare, but he likes making the exciting pass. Very good day for the top 10 in-state prospect.
PG Markese Jacobs (Uplift – 2019)
The recent Kansas commit was rocking his KU gear at the Pangos Camp and he knew he had a target on his back with his recent verbal to the Big 12 program. Jacobs showed up in the all-star game where he had a big performance. The Uplift 6’0” point guard has a strong body with big time athleticism. So explosive with the ball in his hands accelerating. What he was best at was when his three ball was falling at a nice clip. Jacobs is a streaky shooter at times, but Sunday it was on point in the all-star game as he drilled three in a row from deep. What makes Jacobs special as a prospect is he is a complete point guard. Has a feel for making passes both in the half court and in transition. The sophomore made several great dishes.
SG Elijah Stewart (Kenwood – 2019)
Stewart is a 6’0” lefty wing that flashed ability. He has a long and lanky frame with slick handles. Was slippery through traffic getting in the lane where he scored. Also hit a catch and a shoot three.
PG Matt Hanushewsky (Hersey – 2019)
The Hersey point guard plays with a lot of toughness and flare. Capable three point shooter with sound form. Solid ball handler.
SG LJ Johnson (Morgan Park – 2019)
Johnson is a power 6’2” wing that is built like a college running back. Strong upper body with wide shoulders. What I like most about Johnson’s game is the motor and tenacity that he plays with. Johnson brings it every minute of the game. He is best in the transition game where he finishes above the rim and pulls away from defenders trying to chase him down. Explosive leaper that finishes well above the rim. Very streaky shooter, but can hit an occasional three. He has a chance to be a beast perimeter defender with his athleticism and lateral quickness. If his skill set develops watch out!
C Taeyon Neal (Providence St. Mel – 2019)
Neal presents legit size and strength at a young age for the center position. He stands at 6’10” with a strong base. He is at his best when he plays physical before even getting the ball. Neal can bury his man deep in the post where it is easy for him to finish after the catch. He had several nice finishes in the paint. Quality rebounder that has potential to be even better there. One of the top centers in his class. He is a bit raw, but has potential.
PG Jeremiah Washington (Bogan – 2019)
The 5’8” lead guard from Bogan is a fun player to watch. He is a dynamic playmaker with the rock in his hands. Washington is an electric passer that gets everyone involved. He would much rather make a pass to set his teammate up for a bucket than score himself. Washington is a plus passer that is particularly effective when he gets in the lane and makes plays for his shooters in the drive and kick game. Sound decisions with the ball and puts it right where his teammates need it. Brings defensive potential to the table with his tenacity and active hands. The explosive point guard is worth monitoring at the low-major level.
PG Jaheim Holden (Evanston – 2019)
Holden is a 5’8” point guard that hails from Evanston. He is definitely small, but Holden has jets getting to the hoop and the athleticism/body control combination to finish around the rim through the trees.
SF Malik Hall (Sunrise Christian, KS – 2019)
Hall who is originally from Metea Valley returned home to the Pangos Camp after transferring to Sunrise Christian in Kansas. The 6’6” small forward was one of the top players in his class before he left and he has continued to improve. One noticeable thing with Hall is he has added strength in his upper body. Has the frame to fill out. Hall is a silky smooth wing that can really shoot it. At the camp he drilled pull up jump shots like they were going out of style. Feathery jumper from mid-range and three. Ball handling making strides as well. High-major prospect.
SG Mohammed Alausa (Chicago U-High – 2019)
Alausa continues to make his name as one of the better two way wings in the class of 2019. At 6’3” Alausa has a great combination of strength and athleticism. He has the opportunity to be the premier wing defender in his class. He has a tenacity and toughness on that end of the floor. Offensively he is a streaky shooter, but is capable of hitting a three on occasion. Wing finisher in transition. Crisp passer for a wing and a plus rebounding guard. Should be on the low-major D1 radar.
SF Jeremiah Hernandez (St. Viator – 2019)
The 6’4” wing from St. Viator has made a name this spring with his combination of size, athleticism, and skill. Long and lanky frame. Handles it well in the open floor. Definitely is at his best in transition where he accelerates with the ball in his hands. Should be monitored by low-major programs.
PG Kejuan Clements (Simeon – 2019)
Clements was the third top 10 point guard prospect in attendance. He is a super athletic 6’2” lead guard that uses his athleticism and quickness to full advantage. Clements is explosive off the bounce with the ball in his hands. Plays with a lot of flare. Perimeter jump shot is streaky at times, but was good on Sunday. Mostly a scoring point guard, but flashes ability as a distributor. With his toughness and athleticism he has potential on the defensive end of the floor. Should be looked at by mid-major programs.