Top Illinois 2021 PGs

<p>Who are the top point guards in the sophomore class in the state of Illinois?  We dive into the best of the best here!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Anthony Sayles (Niles Notre Dame)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #6<br /> Travel Team: Illinois Wolves</p> <p>Sayles has electric speed in the open floor.  Pushes the pace and also developed over the spring and summer into being able to run a team in the half court.  The Niles Notre Dame lead guard can score off the bounce as well as being effective off the ball as a wing scorer at times.  Like what he brings defensively with his lateral quickness, anticipation, and active hands.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kimahri Wilson (Carmel)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #16<br /> Travel Team: Young &amp; Reckless</p> <p>The sophomore is lightning quick with the basketball with his hands.  Pushes it in transition with a ton of speed.  A lot of that comes off how he defends on the perimeter creating fast break opportunities getting steals and deflections at the point of attack.  Most of his scores are in transition, but also mixes in a couple jumpers including a nice pull up.  Being consistent from three is the next step in his evolution.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jaehshon Thomas (Aurora Christian)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #20</p> <p>Overall a good feel out of this 6’1” point guard.  He has a clean shooting stroke that he connects regularly from mid-range.  Good pushing in the open floor.  Thomas is a name that is emerging in this class after a strong start to the season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nathanael Hoskins (Danville)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #23<br /> Travel Team: Meanstreets</p> <p>The sophomore lefty is a creative ball handler who loves to work in the lane breaking defenders down.  Finishes well around the hoop with his strength.  Took over the game late when we saw him at Pontiac with multiple scores at the rim including the game winner with a couple seconds left.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Bucky Irving (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #27<br /> Travel Team: Mac Irvin Fire</p> <p>This sophomore guard is wired to score it!  Aggressive speed in the open floor.  He is in all-out attack mode going the length of the floor.  With his strength at 5’10” he finishes well through contact despite his lack of height.  Capable pull up jump shooter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Brandon Hall (Thornton)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #30<br /> Travel Team: Meanstreets</p> <p>Hall is a combo guard that looks like he has grown more since July.  Pushing 6’3” with ease.  Strong and physical guard that loves to get in the lane and to the foul line.  Attacking guard that plays hard.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Conor Enright (Mundelein)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #31<br /> Travel Team: Illinois Wolves</p> <p>Enright is a lead guard that can shoot it off the catch.  Tough kid that made some clutch plays in several of the Illinois Wolves victories in July.  He has continued that momentum being the leader of a young and talented Mundelein squad.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Noah Reynolds (Peoria Notre Dame)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #36<br /> Travel Team: Brad Beal Elite</p> <p>The lefty is an excellent passer from the lead guard spot.  Creativity with his passing finding his teammates.  Can throw bullet passes and put touch on it.  Hits a three on occasion.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Isaiah Donnell (Peoria Richwoods)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #37<br /> Travel Team: Brad Beal Elite</p> <p>Donnell has nice size at about 6’2” for the lead guard spot.  He can light it up scoring in the open floor.  Pushes the tempo and gets to the rim in transition.  He and Reynolds are two quality central Illinois guards to watch!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kenton Wright (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #41<br /> Travel Team: Meanstreets</p> <p>This point guard is known for his speed, short area quickness, and pull up game.  He pushes the tempo offensively getting the ball up the floor in a hurry.  As a scorer it is all about his jumper connecting regularly from both mid-range and three.</p>