The EXPO: Top 2026 PGs/Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time now to dive into the class and positional breakdowns of The EXPO: Illinois event!&nbsp; Here we examine the 2026 PGs/Combos!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617400' first='Jayden' last='[player_tooltip player_id='2389565' first='Riley' last='']'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389565' first='Riley' last=''] was the top junior point guard at the event and he lived up to that billing right from the beginning.&nbsp; Perhaps the best playmaking lead guard in his class as he can really dish the rock.&nbsp; Made dump off passes and overall sound dishes on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Makes those around him better.&nbsp; As a scorer he has a strong frame being able to get in the lane for acrobatic conversions along with knocking in mid-range pull ups and extending it out to three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617393' first='Jace' last='Wilkinson'] (Collinsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilkinson is a 6'0” combo guard is very skilled with his handle, shot making, and IQ for the game.&nbsp; He has some projectability to continue to grow with his long arms.&nbsp; Soft touch finishing game, sound shot maker from two and three, along with being able to make plays on his own including a nice shot fake/step through.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617458' first='Trey' last='Nguyen'] (Niles West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was one of the sleeper guards at the camp that really impressed.&nbsp; Left handed combo guard that is a creative passer getting others involved.&nbsp; He shot it at a very high level from distance throughout the event.&nbsp; Pushes well in transition.&nbsp; His combination of IQ, shot making, and passing make him a player that small colleges should track as a 5'9” guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617434' first='Myair' last='Thompson'] (Kankakee)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is a point guard that brings such a smoothness to his game along with his acrobatics finishing at the rim.&nbsp; Quick off the bounce getting in the lane for an array of soft touch finishes.&nbsp; Crisp pull up game which included draining the game winner in sudden death overtime.&nbsp; Also loved the intensity he brought on the defensive end as an in your face defender in a camp setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617366' first='Carter' last='Newsome'] (Waukegan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newsome is a true floor general that will be the heart and soul of Waukegan this upcoming season.&nbsp; He is a savvy lead guard that makes plays for himself and others.&nbsp; Hit mid-range jumpers along with a sweet side step three in the game we caught.&nbsp; Quickness off the bounce getting in the lane.&nbsp; Despite his lack of ideal size he gets after it on the defensive end getting in his opponents grill for steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->