Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois PGs/Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals was held over the weekend in Indianapolis.&nbsp; The event featured a ton of Illinois teams and prospects.&nbsp; Here we break them down by position with <strong>Grit Finals: Scotty B's Top 2024 Illinois PGs/Combos</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978603' first='Bryant' last='Hedrick'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hedrick is a sleeper combo guard from De La Salle that just posts numbers.&nbsp; Really valuable as a pull up jump shooter as the Meteors rising senior knocked in an array of threes and pull ups with his strong and stocky frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285522' first='CJ' last='Savage'] (M14 Adidas Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savage was outstanding all weekend!&nbsp; Without question he saved his best for last as he played the best he had all summer at the Grit Finals.&nbsp; Strong bowling ball built lead guard that had it rolling scoring from all three levels in bunches as a microwave scorer.&nbsp; Very good pull up shooter and was excellent throwing long outlets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295542' first='Bryce' last='Welch'] (M14 Adidas Gold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naperville North standout played excellent in their semifinal loss on Sunday.&nbsp; High IQ guard with slick handles was smooth getting to the rack for scores at the rim with a soft touch finishing package and excellent layup making.&nbsp; Makes those around him better by making the simple play while running the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1500289' first='Klaidas' last='Paskauskas'] (Lituanica)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the breakout players from the PHC this year was this Lemont combo guard.&nbsp; Elite shot making 5'11” point guard that rained in threes all weekend for his squad.&nbsp; Hits them off the catch and pulling up equally well.&nbsp; Creative playmaker with the ball in his hands playing with flair and making sneaky plays off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1437017' first='Ehi' last='Ogbomo'] (Illinois T-Wolves)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge game on Friday night for this Plainfield East combo guard.&nbsp; Athletic scoring guard went for 30+ by relentlessly attacking the rim and getting to the charity stripe.&nbsp; Also shot it about as well as we have seen him with his three point game falling in bunches.&nbsp; Plays with a motor and swag to his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373448' first='Askia' last='Bullie'] (DTM)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullie is a Westinghouse lead guard that was excellent defensively at the point of attack with his tenacity getting after it on the defensive end creating turnovers one after another.&nbsp; Sound passer that also brings scoring pop on the offensive end.&nbsp; It was his defense that made the biggest impression in the game we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105078' first='Lucas' last='Collison'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2081813' first='Archangels' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collison went off for 28 points on Saturday morning as the 5'11” Mercer County guard is a shifty ball handler that won with quickness and handles getting in the lane for crafty finishes at the rim while drawing quite a few and-1s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph White (Midwest G2G)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White was at St. Rita last year and will play his senior season at Waukegan.&nbsp; Dropped 17 points in the game we saw with a plethora of pull up jumpers and threes.&nbsp; Also brings some athleticism to the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2100721' first='Cole' last='Stuart'] (Illinois Orange)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistent weekend for the Freeburg standout guard.&nbsp; Stuart is a gritty southpaw that loves to attack especially in transition full speed getting to the rim for layups.&nbsp; Good ball handler and has a feel for getting his teammates involved.&nbsp; Puts them in position to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->