Pangos: Scotty B’s 2028 PG/Combo Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp is one of the best chances to see young talented prospects from the state.&nbsp; PHI had Steve Parham at the event in person all weekend and has been posting coverage.&nbsp; I wasn't able to make it in person, but went back to watch the first game of every single player in the event on Baller TV.&nbsp; That is what is represented in these evaluations.&nbsp; Here is <strong>Pangos: Scotty B's 2028 PG/Combo Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2467517' first='Darrius' last='Hawkins'] (Homewood Flossmoor – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawkins is one of the more hyped lead guards coming into high school.&nbsp; What caught our attention watching him was his passing and court vision.&nbsp; In this setting he really showed that he can get others involved putting them in positions to make the finishing play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2531964' first='Angelo' last='Adams'] (St. Rita – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams is a super tiny guard at 5'4” that can really pass the rock.&nbsp; Crisp dimes on a consistent basis finding his teammates whether in the half court or transition.&nbsp; Works well around ball screens in the pick/roll.&nbsp; Pushes in the open floor and drops dimes to teammates.&nbsp; Has shake off the bounce scoring with soft touch finishes and layups.&nbsp; Scrappy defender who is willing to stick his nose into get a steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2531979' first='CJ' last='Pittman'] (Walter Payton – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pittman is a well-built 5'11” lead guard that is among the better on ball guards early in the process.&nbsp; Capable shooter from three, can take steals turning them into finishes, and kicks to shooters off drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG Shane Lunford (Marian Catholic – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'8” this point guard from Marian Catholic is a smaller guard that is shifty with the ball off the bounce.&nbsp; Also showed some nice passing skills dishing off to his big men in the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG Lawrence Alexander (Peoria Manual – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander is a point guard that was most adept at getting in the lane where he made nifty layups, and-1s, and had a nice soft touch floater game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2389398' first='Orlando' last='Edwards'] (Peoria – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'10” point guard is a fun watch.&nbsp; Left handed point guard that plays with a ton of flair.&nbsp; Opened up with a&nbsp; crisp three then followed it with a slick step back from 10 feet putting his man on skates.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that plays well in transition with his speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG Devaun Bates (De La Salle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates is a 5'10” point guard that is a scrappy defender, acrobatic finisher, and quick passer.&nbsp; He is a pushes the tempo and gets to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2531995' first='Ezenwa' last='Nwagwu'] (St. Rita – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The smaller 5'9” point guard presents quickness off the bounce winning getting in the lane.&nbsp; Solid mid-range shooter and is an active defender with his hands getting steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2349413' first='Elijah' last='Crater'] (Plainfield South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lead guard at 5'8” that is at his best getting in the mid-range where he elevates for mid-range jump shots.&nbsp; Also has some crafty finishing moves around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2963414' first='Stephen' last='Dixon'] Jr (De La Salle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'9” smaller guard has good length which suggests he should continue to grow.&nbsp; Slick passes to finishers around the hoop and a sweet step back in the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG Gavin Cigrand (Downers Grove South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” point guard from DGS is a drive and kick passer that also had a sweet reverse layup.&nbsp; Poured in baseline jumpers one after another.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] (Buffalo Grove – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10” freshman point guard was an active defender that was most adept at using his soft touch finishing game on floaters and scoop shots for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->