Pangos Camp: Top Illinois 2023 Wings
The Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp is a great way to see the top Illinois prospects in the 2023 and 2024 class all together in one place against each other over two days. PHI took in all of the action. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp is a great way to see the top Illinois prospects in the 2023 and 2024 class all together in one place against each other over two days. PHI took in all of the action. Here we dive into the camp with Pangos Camp: Top Illinois 2023 Wings!
Matas Buzelis Matas Buzelis 6'9" | SF Sunrise Christian | 2023 #2 Nation New E (Hinsdale Central)
Buzelis rose up over 20 spots to #8 in our most recent PHI update and honestly he should be ranked higher after seeing him again on Saturday and Sunday. He has legit size at 6’8” with plus athleticism and skill. Frame to continue to add strength and fill out. The Hinsdale Central standout has a feathery three point stroke along with being an excellent passer. Makes sound decisions both in the half court and transition. Threw down a couple monster dunks including a poster over a near seven footer. Defensively he contested at the rim too. Can play multiple positions from the one through four which is very impressive!
Bryce Coleman Bryce Coleman 6'6" | SF Proviso East | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph’s)
Coleman has grown up to 6’6” and the top 5 prospect was excellent in the opener. He has a strong build, but maintains his athleticism. Very high skill level out of this Catholic League wing. He drilled an array of threes looking super smooth and effortless off the release. Also got loose a few times in transition for scores. Defensively he can check multiple spots and is a shot blocker from his wing position.
Zack Hawkinson (Sacred Heart Griffin)
This 6’4” wing has good length and was very active crashing the offensive glass for second chance opportunities.
Alex Lopez (Carl Schurz)
The 2023 6’2” guard from Schurz is a rangy wing that has a nice frame to continue to grow into. Slick driver that made plays off the bounce getting in the lane for layups or runners.
Khalil Ross Khalil Ross 6'6" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
Ross is a projectable and angular wing that stands at 6’6”. He is wiry thin, but has time to add the strength he will need at the college level. Bouncy athlete that scores a lot of his points getting on the offensive glass for put backs along with running the floor in transition filling in his lane for buckets. Can win off the bounce using his long strides on straight line takes.
Raeshom Harris Raeshom Harris 6'4" | SG Bloom | 2023 State IL (Bloom)
Harris is a slick ball handing combo guard that was effective both on and off the ball. Consistently slithered through the defense getting to the foul line or scoring in the paint. Worked well in the pick and roll with top 2024 James Brown setting him up with good passes.
Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden)
This central Illinois guard is tough as nails. Quality skill set to go along with that. Sound form on his jump shot from beyond the arc. Had a couple tough finishes in the paint and continued to show he can pass the ball with flair.
Jake Hamilton Jake Hamilton 6'3" | SG Sacred Heart Griffin | 2023 State IL (Sacred Heart Griffin)
Hamilton is a skilled and crafty small forward that loves to score in the paint with nifty finishes. Spin move in the lane is one of his go to moves and can also post up smaller defenders. Hit a three as well. Tough kid!
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (OPRF)
Lewis is one of the mystery prospects in this class. He has all the physical tools you could ask for at 6’5” with a long and lanky build. Very projectable prospect. He flashes each game, but the consistent production isn’t quite there yet. Smooth with the ball in his hands and is a capable spot up shooter. Even had a monster LeBron block in one game. Once he puts it all together he could be scary good!
Richard Barron Richard Barron 6'5" | SF St. Ignatius | 2023 State IL (St. Ignatius)
Barron is a big bodied wing from St. Ignatius. Played well on both sides of the ball in the game we saw. Offensively he showed he can hit from distance and play above the rim in transition. Rebounds at a high rate for a wing especially crashing the offensive glass. Displayed some of the tools we have been waiting for him to show with his activity level defensively.
Jordan Pickett Jordan Pickett 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Belleville East)
Pickett is one of the top players from the metro east in the 2023 class. Strong combo guard that is effective playing both on and off the ball. He had a knack for hitting threes on Sunday. Creates his own shot from beyond the arc and uses his burst to the rim along with his physicality to get downhill for scores.
Michael Ratliff Michael Ratliff 6'2" | SG Simeon | 2023 State IL (Simeon)
Ratliff is a scoring combo guard that leans toward the off guard spot. This lefty has a clean looking stroke from three hitting a couple sweet looking triples.