Pangos Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>Pangos Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp</strong> brought out some of the best young talent from around the region, with players from the 2028 and 2029 classes showing why the future of Illinois hoops looks bright. Here's a look at some of the standouts from Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='Travis' last='Jamison'] – Whitney Young (2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison was impressive operating out of the mid-post using strength and skill to make tough fadeaways and thread passes through traffic. He controlled the glass on both ends and showed a unique ability to create off the dribble for himself and others. There's a quiet confidence to his game. Mix of “alpha” energy and unselfish playmaking that makes teammates better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532005' first='Kai' last='Harvey'] – Homewood-Flossmoor (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvey brought energy on both ends, but especially on defense. He turned steals into easy layups constantly applying pressure in the backcourt. Kai's effort and intensity stood out as he embraced the challenge of guarding the best player on the floor. On offense he attacked the rim with confidence and finished strong through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532014' first='Logan' last='Brown'] – St. Laurence (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown continues to elevate his game each time out. The athletic lefty played with great pace and composure running the floor smoothly and finishing with touch around the rim. Defensively, he wasn't afraid to contest shots or meet dunk attempts at the rim. What really stood out was his ability to rebound and immediately push the break like a guard. As his perimeter shot becomes more consistent, Brown projects as a high-major prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532031' first='Roosevelt' last='Thomas'] – De La Salle (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas brought toughness and power every time he touched the ball. Playing true bully ball he muscled his way to buckets and embraced contact inside. Roosevelt has a confident handle for his size often relying on his physicality to overpower defenders and finish plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] – Lyons Township (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith might not be a household name yet, but that could change soon. The 6'6 wing showed why his stock is on the rise scoring at all three levels. He threw down a huge dunk in one half then stretched the floor with his jumper in the second. Smith's blend of athleticism, skill, and versatility gives him real long-term upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2964015' first='Kumasi' last='Jones'] Jr. – DePaul Prep (2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones was electric as a true floor general with flair and creativity. The 6'0 guard who got to the rim with ease using crafty up-and-unders and floaters while also showing off deep range from three. His passing was highlight-worthy delivering behind-the-back dimes and precision reads off the dribble. Jones' smoothness and confidence make him one of the most intriguing guards in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2515916' first='Jack' last='Fabian'] – Benet (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fabian made a statement with his athleticism and energy. The 6'2 guard looked stronger and more confident throwing down a pair of impressive dunks while moving smartly off the ball. His improved frame and feel for the game stood out throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385677' first='Noah' last='Young'] – Lincoln Park (2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young's handle and craftiness were on full display. The slick 5'7 guard sliced through defenses using crossovers and hesitation moves to get to the basket. He also played well out of ball screens knocking down shots from deep and showing maturity as a playmaker. Young may be undersized, but his poise and skill make him a problem for defenses at any level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918205' first='Keiwon' last='Gulley'] – Bloom (2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gulley continues to build momentum as a name to watch. The speedy 5'9 guard plays with excellent pace control and explosive burst getting downhill in a hurry. His athleticism and bounce around the basket pop off the page and as his jumper keeps improving he's trending toward being a dynamic two-way guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davaun Bates – De La Salle (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates looked right at home in his own gym playing with confidence and aggression. He blew by defenders with his first step converting at the rim and creating transition opportunities off steals. The highlight of his day came when he rose up for a one-handed slam that got the gym buzzing. Bates capped things off by hitting a pair of threes. A fitting finish to a standout performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->