Top 250: Scotty B’s 2024 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Illinois Top 250 Pt 2 was held on Saturday!&nbsp; The event featured prospects from all over the state.&nbsp; We dive into the prospects here by class looking at the top performers!&nbsp; Today we look at <strong>Top 250: Scotty B's 2024 Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104827' first='Dominic' last='Pangallo'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pangallo is a prospect that jumped on our radar during the summer and was excellent at the Top 250.&nbsp; He is the prototype small college 3 and D wing.&nbsp; At 6'4” with long arms he is a high level perimeter defender that can check twos through fours.&nbsp; Offensively he is at his best as a spot up shooter knocking in triples at a high rate off the catch in particular.&nbsp; Displayed some passing instincts that we hadn't seen which led to several assists throughout the day.&nbsp; Mixed in some posts up and slashes.&nbsp; High end D3/NAIA guy.&nbsp; Could also go to a JUCO and really elevate his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599003' first='Sebastian' last='Hill'] (Macon Meridian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill was one of the standouts from the camp.&nbsp; The Macon Meridian 6'3” two guard is a well built wing that is a strong ball handler.&nbsp; Scored on several power drives where he finished through his man or with scoop shots.&nbsp; Early in the day he was scorching the nets from three with a clean stroke.&nbsp; Small college gem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545137' first='Jalen' last='Crues'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crues was one of the highest ranked seniors at the event.&nbsp; The Glenbard North combo forward has a strong body and knows how to use it.&nbsp; Combines that with elite athleticism and an emerging skill set.&nbsp; Crues showed improvement as a shooter knocking in several threes when we were watching as he was letting it fly with confidence.&nbsp; Physical on straight line takes, quick to the offensive glass, and is an explosive transition finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddox Shepherd (Montini)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shepherd is a 6'0” point guard from Montini that did something in a camp setting you don't see often.&nbsp; Dominate the entire game on the defensive end.&nbsp; Especially on the perimeter.&nbsp; The tough guard from the Chicago suburbs was dynamic and in the face of opposing guards getting steal after steal.&nbsp; In one game he had at least six of them.&nbsp; Often took them the other way for scores.&nbsp; Puts so much pressure on and has great anticipation with his hands.&nbsp; Nifty finisher around the hoop with scoop shots.&nbsp; Small colleges should take a look!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217968' first='Kaden' last='Dawson'] (St. Edwards Central Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dawson burst on our radar with a strong performance at the Top 250 Camp.&nbsp; The 6'6” four man was a monster on the glass.&nbsp; The post was a dominant offensive rebounder getting on the boards for second chance points over and over again.&nbsp; Physicality boxing out and grabbing them in traffic.&nbsp; Finished well on dump offs.&nbsp; Good passer for a post as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wade Anthony Davis (Von Steuben)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Von Steuben 5'10” point guard was very quick with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Consistently got in the lane off the bounce.&nbsp; Also showcased a nice mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Warner (Rockford Boylan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warner stands at 5'10” and proved to be a quality passer.&nbsp; Made sound decisions with the ball in his hands and had a lot of hockey assists.&nbsp; Connector on the offensive end.&nbsp; Also mixed in a couple sweeping layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295511' first='Dominic' last='Rhoden'] (United Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rhoden caught our attention as the central Illinois shooting guard has a long and lanky frame.&nbsp; Good slasher with shake off the bounce and was a quality shooter hitting from beyond the arc both off the catch and on step backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295531' first='Jaeshaun' last='Brown'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This camp we always seem to find under the radar players from Bolingbrook.&nbsp; Brown is listed at 6'4” with some projectability to his frame.&nbsp; Rebounded well, threw good outlet passes, and flashed as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->