Pangos Frosh/Soph Camp: Illinois 2028 PG/Combos

<!-- 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 2028 Point Guards</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531979' first='CJ' last='Pittman'] (Walter Payton – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pittman is a strong bodied 6'0” scoring guard that is so crafty off the bounce.&nbsp; Excels in transition where he racked up quite a few points.&nbsp; Can get downhill with his strength and first step for scores at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834050' first='Jaivyn' last='Richardson'] (Whitney Young – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson had a really strong showing in the game we saw.&nbsp; The 5'7” guard works well around ball screens getting in the paint for soft touch finishes.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that shook defenders for creative layups.&nbsp; Good three point shooter that can hit them off the catch, creating on his own, and step backs.&nbsp; Excellent passing instincts and feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devaun Bates (DePaul Prep – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates is a 6'0” 2028 guard that plays with a ton of speed.&nbsp; He pushes the pace getting to the rack and charity stripe on a regular basis.&nbsp; Bounce to his game and is acrobatic converting reverse layups.&nbsp; Smooth takes to the rim and can shake defenders off the bounce.&nbsp; Has deep range on the three ball pulling up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834186' first='Nigel' last='Moore'] (Peoria – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is primed for a big year on a young up and coming Peoria squad that has reloaded with 2028 talent.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that plays with burst on straight line takes to the cup.&nbsp; Can also thread the needle as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963414' first='Stephen' last='Dixon'] (De La Salle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon is a 2028 5'10” point guard that brings energy to the game.&nbsp; Acrobatic layup maker that can really shoot it off the catch whether it is from mid-range or pulling up from three which he got rolling late in the game we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837670' first='MJ' last='Johnson'] (Oswego – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a smaller point guard at 5'10” that showed he was capable of knocking in a spot up three.&nbsp; Also snuck in several times for put backs from his guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabriel Smith (Lindblom – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lindblom 6'0” point guard is a good passer that excels making others better.&nbsp; Hit teammates off live dribbles and throwing lob passes.&nbsp; Southpaw also showcased a float game, but would rather pass than score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Queroz (Lincoln Park – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Name to watch for down the line at Lincon Park.&nbsp; The 5'10” point guard got to the charity stripe and was most effective scoring in the paint with layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darrin Laye (Marshall – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Marshall 2028 5'11” guard emerged with his length and strength.&nbsp; Passing feel hitting guys on the move while getting downhill with his shifty handles.&nbsp; Consistently got to the rim.&nbsp; Flashed passing off live dribbles with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963436' first='Landon' last='Cooper Sutton'] (Champaign Central – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tiny 5'9” point guard that knocked in a few jumpers hitting one from the baseline and another lefty three on a step back.&nbsp; Also mixed in a score in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->