Prep Hoops Live: 2025 Illinois PGs/Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Live took place over the weekend in Romeoville!&nbsp; PHI will now be diving into the prospects that caught our attention.&nbsp; Here is <strong>Prep Hoops Live: 2025 Illinois PG/Combos</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545134' first='Jack' last='Duffer'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duffer is a combo guard from Rolling Meadows that we have been fans of for a while.&nbsp; The lefty is a plus shooter that can really make shots off the catch especially from the corners.&nbsp; Plays with good pace and feel in the half court.&nbsp; Like the improved vision and passing especially in the drive and kick game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423490' first='Gavin' last='Szerlong'] (M14 National 2 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Szerlong is a 6'1” combo guard from St. Charles East that really shot it well over the weekend.&nbsp; In the game we saw the gritty combo poured in three triples giving his team momentum helping them get the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405860' first='Tre' last='Pearson'] (All-In Athletics Mitchem 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearson is a smaller guard at only 5'9”, but has such a smooth game.&nbsp; Shake off the bounce with his shifty handles.&nbsp; Scored in the lane with scoop shots and hit a couple three balls.&nbsp; Solid passer as well.&nbsp; Should be a solid contributor for Stevenson this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432726' first='Dillon' last='Dell'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dell is a wing that can really shoot it.&nbsp; Good build at 6'3” and the Hinsdale Central two guard was feeling it from distance against one dream draining four triples in the first half with a clean release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598786' first='Willie' last='Felton'] (1 Dream 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Felton was a breakout star for 1 Dream.&nbsp; The Bishop MacNamara 6'1” point guard was outstanding using his athleticism getting in the lane for scores and acrobatic finishes.&nbsp; Consistently won off the dribble and also was an excellent decision maker as a passer.&nbsp; Made dishes with flair and feel in the half court.&nbsp; Look for him to make a nice debut in our next rankings update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387669' first='Josh' last='Stone'] (Illinois T-Wolves 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stone is a Plainfield East 6'0” combo guard that has had a strong spring each time we have seen him.&nbsp; Plus shot maker that can really let it fly from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Hit multiple threes and mid-range jumpers in their Sunday morning win.&nbsp; Also active on the defensive end with several swipes which he took the other way for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433262' first='Justin' last='Ray'] (Illinois Ignite Jarrett 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” Palatine guard is a good ball handler that can get in the lane where he finishes tough layups along with runners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433605' first='Miles' last='Johnson'] (LVL 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a point guard from Francis Parker that can shoot it from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Solid decision maker that should find a home at the small college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433607' first='Brayden' last='Rosenkrantz'] (LVL 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smaller scoring guard that can shoot it from beyond the arc.&nbsp; He made three triples in the game we saw.&nbsp; Also had some nifty passing including a nice wrap around dish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2444443' first='Max' last='Justic'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justic was very good in their Sunday afternoon game.&nbsp; The Brother Rice lead guard is a lefty that can make shots along with being a good passer in the half court.&nbsp; Also got to the line at a solid rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321459' first='Tristian' last='Saunders'] (Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saunders put up multiple big scoring games throughout the weekend.&nbsp; He was solid in the game we saw to close out the weekend on Sunday.&nbsp; Long and wiry 6'3” combo with good athleticism and projectability.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that has burst with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Smooth in the open floor with his ability to go coast to coast.&nbsp; Creative finisher in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399479' first='Brilan' last='Townsend'] (Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Townsend is a Joliet West 6'0” point guard that is a lefty who lived in the lane.&nbsp; He attacked with purpose and got to the charity stripe scoring through defenders for and-1s.&nbsp; Willed his way to points in their win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->