Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois PGs/Combos
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The Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals was held over the weekend in Indianapolis. The event featured a ton of Illinois teams and prospects. Here we break them down by position with Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois PGs/Combos! Bryant…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals was held over the weekend in Indianapolis. The event featured a ton of Illinois teams and prospects. Here we break them down by position with Grit Finals: Scotty B’s Top 2024 Illinois PGs/Combos!
Bryant Hedrick Bryant Hedrick 6'1" | PG De La Salle | 2024 State IL ( Chicago Demons )
Hedrick is a sleeper combo guard from De La Salle that just posts numbers. 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.
CJ Savage CJ Savage 5'10" | PG West Aurora | 2024 State IL (M14 Adidas Gold)
Savage was outstanding all weekend! Without question he saved his best for last as he played the best he had all summer at the Grit Finals. Strong bowling ball built lead guard that had it rolling scoring from all three levels in bunches as a microwave scorer. Very good pull up shooter and was excellent throwing long outlets.
Bryce Welch Bryce Welch 6'2" | PG Naperville North | 2024 State IL (M14 Adidas Gold)
Naperville North standout played excellent in their semifinal loss on Sunday. 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. Makes those around him better by making the simple play while running the offense.
Klaidas Paskauskas Klaidas Paskauskas 6'0" | PG Lemont | 2024 State IL (Lituanica)
One of the breakout players from the PHC this year was this Lemont combo guard. Elite shot making 5’11” point guard that rained in threes all weekend for his squad. Hits them off the catch and pulling up equally well. Creative playmaker with the ball in his hands playing with flair and making sneaky plays off the bounce.
Ehi Ogbomo Ehi Ogbomo 6'0" | PG Plainfield East | 2024 State IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Huge game on Friday night for this Plainfield East combo guard. Athletic scoring guard went for 30+ by relentlessly attacking the rim and getting to the charity stripe. Also shot it about as well as we have seen him with his three point game falling in bunches. Plays with a motor and swag to his game.
Askia Bullie Askia Bullie 6'0" | PG Westinghouse | 2024 State IL (DTM)
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. Sound passer that also brings scoring pop on the offensive end. It was his defense that made the biggest impression in the game we saw.
Lucas Collison Lucas Collison 5'11" | PG Mercer County | 2024 State IL ( Archangels ‘ last=”]’ last=”]’ last=”])
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.
Joseph White (Midwest G2G)
White was at St. Rita last year and will play his senior season at Waukegan. Dropped 17 points in the game we saw with a plethora of pull up jumpers and threes. Also brings some athleticism to the position.
Cole Stuart Cole Stuart 5'11" | SG Freeburg | 2024 State IL (Illinois Orange)
Consistent weekend for the Freeburg standout guard. Stuart is a gritty southpaw that loves to attack especially in transition full speed getting to the rim for layups. Good ball handler and has a feel for getting his teammates involved. Puts them in position to score.