2024 Rankings: PGs/Combos New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our latest addition of the class of 2024 rankings in Illinois we wanted to examine the PG/Combo prospects that made the biggest splash debuts in the rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1500289' first='Klaidas' last='Paskauskas'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highest debut among lead guards was this Lemont sharp shooter.&nbsp; He was stellar for Lituanica on the PHC with his unbelievable shooting displays that he put on like Steph Curry in some games.&nbsp; The 5'11” guard has some creativity and flair as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2100721' first='Cole' last='Stuart'] (Freeburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #91</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stuart makes a big debut after just missing the cut after the spring. &nbsp;The lefty was great at getting to the rim in transition with Illinois Orange while running the team and knocking in open looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1437017' first='Ehi' last='Ogbomo'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #101</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus athlete as a combo guard that is a scorer first and foremost.&nbsp; He was fantastic at the Grit Region Finals putting his team on his back getting bucket after bucket for the Illinois T-Wolves dropping 30+.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104960' first='Owen' last='Thulin'] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #113</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thulin is a strong bodied guard that will be a key player for a team looking to win a state title in DGN.&nbsp; Good passer, quality shot maker, and competitive leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285523' first='Phillip' last='Erickson'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #114</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erickson emerged as the second scoring option for St. Ignatius during the summer behind Gill.&nbsp; He is a plus shooter from three that had some epic performances from distance really emerging as a no brainer at the small college level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432523' first='Connor' last='Woodin'] (Buffalo Grove)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #123</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus shooter that will be a really nice small college get with his three point marksmanship along with his toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104966' first='Fountain' last='Thomas'] (Morgan Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #124</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout performance at the Summer Challenge event for [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'].&nbsp; Strong and compact guard that plays with acceleration whether in the half court or transition.&nbsp; Tough finisher that can really score it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104970' first='Tay'Shun' last='Russell'] (Crete Monee)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #125</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diminutive guard that is dynamic with the rock in his hands using his speed, shot making, and acrobatic finishes in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598709' first='Germaine' last='Benson'] (Hyde Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #137</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied combo guard that is a sound shot maker from two and three that also uses his strength finishing around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->