Illinois 2029 Wings with Size and Athleticism Shine at Pangos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription to Prep Hoops***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp is annually one of the best events to check out young talent each fall.&nbsp; This year was no different.&nbsp; Here I examine prospects that made noise in <strong>Pangos Frosh/Soph Camp: Illinois 2029 Wings</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2915584' first='DK' last='Heard'] (Mt. Carmel – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heard continues to hold the pole position for the top spot in the 2029 class.&nbsp; The Mt. Carmel 6'5” wing has big time physical tools with his combination of size and athleticism.&nbsp; Smooth and explosive handles getting wherever he wants on the floor.&nbsp; Attacks downhill with authority showing burst on his first step finishing with dunks and slick euro steps.&nbsp; Mixed in some jumpers including a nice turn around in the mid-range along with a corner three.&nbsp; Quick second jump on the glass including an impressive one handed put back on his own miss.&nbsp; When engaged on the defensive end he has a chance to be big time blocking jump shots and playing with intensity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2922280' first='Jalonny' last='Billingsley'] (Simeon – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more physically impressive prospects in the 2029 class.&nbsp; Strong bodied small forward that snatches rebounds at a good level.&nbsp; Can slash for dunks and double clutch layups.&nbsp; Chance to be a very good defender when locked in on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2859747' first='Kalel' last='Davis'] (De La Salle – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This long and wiry 6'5” wing wasn't super productive in the game we saw, but he jumps off the floor with his bounce and athleticism.&nbsp; Projectable freshman that can get on the offensive glass with his quickness and is a good shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413941' first='Fitz' last='McDermott'] (St. Ignatius – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDermott is going to be a name to watch moving forward for St. Ignatius.&nbsp; The shooting guard has solid size and strength at 6'2” with more room to grow.&nbsp; He is a creative ball handler that makes the right play with the rock whether it is dishing it or getting to the rack.&nbsp; Really good feel with the ball in his hands and can knock down an open shot off the catch or pulling up.&nbsp; Also competed defensively including getting a deflection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2948540' first='Emran' last='Alispahic'] (Niles Notre Dame – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Niles Notre Dame 6'4” small forward brings a combination of strength and skill to the table.&nbsp; Strong with the basketball on his drives to the cup.&nbsp; Flashes versatility and should impact right away on varsity as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2947403' first='Orlando' last='Bohlen'] (Walter Payton – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 shooting guard from Payton is a good athlete that plays well in transition consistently getting to the rim.&nbsp; Like the motor and energy he brings to the table.&nbsp; Banked in a mid-range jumper as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369925' first='Evan' last='Lemons'] (St. Laurence – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lemons is a 6'3” wing that has burst on the scene in the last couple of months.&nbsp; Bouncy athlete that does a nice job of forcing the issue and getting to the charity stripe.&nbsp; Rebounds very well for a wing on both ends including pushing off the defensive glass.&nbsp; Best as a slasher and wing athlete in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2986698' first='Mason' last='Spicer'] (Whitney Young – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spicer is a left handed shooting guard at 6'0” that has a lot in his bag!&nbsp; Shot fake for a strong baseline take finishing for layup.&nbsp; Active on the defensive end including getting a steal which he pushed the other way throwing a lob off the backboard.&nbsp; Flashed potential as a spot up three point shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389066' first='Miles' last='Marabella'] (Antioch – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Member of the top 40 watch list is this 6'4” small forward from Antioch.&nbsp; Plus athlete that rim runs and has burst off the bounce getting to the cup.&nbsp; Like his potential a lot on the defensive end as a shot blocker and rangy multi positional defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javeon Williams (Sacred Heart Griffin – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a 6'1” thick bodied shooting guard.&nbsp; Did most of his damage around the hoop converting dump off passes, got on the offensive glass for second chance points, and scored in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zahari Threatt (De La Salle – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” long and lanky small forward is a bouncy athlete that flashed some intriguing tools.&nbsp; Slashes with long strides, runs the floor, hit the offensive glass, and knocked in a crisp pull up jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->