Pangos: Scotty B’s Top Illinois 2026 PG/Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp is always a great opportunity to get a look at the young talent in the state.&nbsp; PHI was in the house for the entire event.&nbsp; Here we dive into <strong>Pangos Camp: Top Illinois 2026 PG/Combos</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845363' first='Rajan' last='Roberts'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #3 overall prospect in the state showcased what makes him special.&nbsp; Strong and stocky guard with a tremendous burst.&nbsp; His ability to get downhill blowing past his defender is his calling card.&nbsp; Really love the athleticism he brings in the lane with an array of finishing moves.&nbsp; Can also use his strength to draw contact at the rim and convert through it.&nbsp; The jumper flashes especially in the pull up game.&nbsp; No doubt one of the better prospects in the class that is wired to score.&nbsp; How overall floor game and defensive impact will ultimately define what level he is but right now he is trending toward high-major status.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552475' first='Marquis' last='Clark'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The words slick and smooth are all over the notes next to this top 5 prospects name in our notebook.&nbsp; The Whitney Young point guard is a future star with his elite ball handling getting where ever he wants on the floor and making it look effortless.&nbsp; Consistently lived in the lane for acrobatic layups.&nbsp; Showed some pop on his first step blowing past other top guards.&nbsp; Capable pull up shooter and is an active defender.&nbsp; Best basketball is ahead of this potential high-major lead guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323286' first='Markell' last='Slaughter-Harris'] (Hillcrest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In our first eval of this 6'1” Hillcrest guard there was a lot to like.&nbsp; Loved the speed in the open floor as he went coast to coast on numerous occasions.&nbsp; Quick handles getting in the paint, active hands defensively creating turnovers, and flashed as a passer.&nbsp; Shot it pretty well from three as well.&nbsp; New name at Hillcrest who always produces tough lead guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323230' first='Zyheir' last='Gardner'] (Crete Monee)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner is a strong 6'0” scoring combo guard.&nbsp; He is a name we have been hearing about for a while, but we don't rank prospects we have not personally evaluated.&nbsp; That was the case here and he will definitely make a nice debut in our mid-season rankings after what we saw at Pangos.&nbsp; Legit multi level scorer that can finish through and around defenders at the cup.&nbsp; Was a sound pull up jump shooter from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Solid passer with potential to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845357' first='Noah' last='Mister'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mister is a point guard from Kenwood that in the first half of the opening game was on fire from deep hitting an array of threes.&nbsp; Our Steve Parham saw him in the first half.&nbsp; We caught the second half of the same came where he changed his mindset and was more of a distributor.&nbsp; Quick dishes on the fly, dump off passes, pushing, and finding shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845364' first='Morgan' last='Travis'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Travis is one of the more under appreciated lead guards in the class.&nbsp; Like what we saw from the sophomore De La Salle guard.&nbsp; Good strength and has burst off the bounce getting in the lane with strength.&nbsp; Speed in the open floor pushing it and is a sound three point shooter pulling up and off the catch.&nbsp; Look for him to have a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552444' first='Carter' last='Newsome'] (Waukegan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newsome is a smaller point guard that played with confidence.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that won off the dribble and was adept at finishing in the lane with craftiness and scoop shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323294' first='Tony' last='Bradford'] (Peoria Manual)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradford is a 6'1” point guard from Manual that flashed in the game we saw him.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that made nifty layups in the paint and was adept at scoop shots as well.&nbsp; Made some plays in transition as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->