Steve’s Dynamic In-State Guards from The Tune Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a recap of the Illinois guards I was able to catch at the Tune Up that impressed me most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1964163' first='Donovan' last='Williams'] All In Athletics Gold 2026 Stevenson&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An offensive weapon can play within the structure of the team and is also capable of getting a bucket for himself. Williams has the ball on a tight string and is a willing facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829613' first='Danny' last='Ruffin'] Indiana Game 2027 Homewood Flossmoor&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Power guard who fills up the stat sheet. Danny can shoot, score through contact, and does a good job of drawing fouls. He is an intimidating presence when going downhill.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334404' first='Tre' last='Watkins'] Basketball Paradise 2026 Metea Valley&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High volume scorer who has been consistent from spring to summer. Tre uses his athleticism well in the lane along with knowing how to stop and make pull-up jumpers. On defense, he covers ground getting steals and isn't afraid to challenge shots at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822518' first='Dezaya' last='Evans'] [program_tooltip program_id='2895401' first='DTM' last='Elite'] 2028 King&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gritty and athletic city guard who scored many of his points getting layups. It didn't matter if it was off steals or just simple blowing by defenders Evans finished well around the basket. He has an upside to his game that will help him stand out in CPS.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403230' first='Jewan' last='Garner'] [program_tooltip program_id='2622592' first='Flight' last='Athletics'] 2028 Bolingbrook&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crafty and entertaining guard who likes to pass but is equipped with tools to score from all areas of the court. Garner shot the ball with consistency and did a good job of moving the rock between his teammates. He was an excellent on-ball defender who forced many steals that converted to points and assists.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845558' first='Jack' last='Holston'] Southern IL Raptors 2028 Gibault Catholic&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High motor guard who plays at top speed. He showed a good handle with the ball and was able to get to the basket with straight-lined drives. Jack is capable of making shots off the catch and at times coming off screens. His confidence never wavered even when down double digits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->