KSR's top Pangos AA Camp standouts from Day 2

Day two of the prestigious Pangos All-American Camp has come to a close in Las Vegas, another day of high-level basketball with 120 of the nation’s top prospects competing under one roof.

KSR has boots on the ground checking out some of the major Kentucky targets in attendance, along with other up-and-coming prospects to keep an eye on moving forward. Maybe some future rivals the Wildcats will have to face off against in the SEC and in the non-conference schedule?

UK targets Flory Bidunga, Jasper Johnson, Ahmad Nowell and Jalil Bethea headlined the standouts on day one in Vegas. Who emerged on day two inside Bishop Gorman High School? KSR has singled out the top performers, one being a familiar name for Big Blue Nation — arguably the program’s top point guard target in the class of 2024. Others are relatively new, but deserving of praise for their efforts on the big stage.

Let’s dive right in.

Boogie Fland

And there is the performance we were all waiting for out of the five-star guard out of Harlem. Fland had been OK through two games, going for 15 points, five assists and four rebounds to open the event, followed by eight points, five assists and three rebounds in game one on Monday. He had been strong as an initiator and finisher, but shot-making just wasn’t there, going 1-10 from three and shooting just 40.0% overall.

Then came his breakthrough to close things out Monday evening, exploding for 30 points on 11-20 shooting overall and 7-10 from three while adding rebounds and six assists with just one turnover. The shiftiness and burst leading to soft finishes at the rim continued, but the big-shot ability he’s known for finally emerged on day two, leading his team to another blowout win — they’re now 3-0 with victories of 19, 34 and 18 points.

Fland is among the toughest and most competitive players in his class, someone who puts winning above individual numbers. Even if his shot isn’t falling, he’s finding ways to contribute elsewhere. When it is, though, he’s as impressive as anyone in his class.

Larry Johnson III

No one has helped their stock more than 6-5 guard Larry Johnson out of Southern California Academy. The high-flying, high-energy athlete is the second-leading scorer at Pangos with 26.0 points per contest on 60.7% shooting and 52.9% from three while adding 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He opened the event with a 25-point effort on Sunday, followed by 20- and 33-point efforts on Monday, shooting at least 47% from the field in all three matchups and two with over 64%.

Johnson had emerged as a key piece for Team Thad, a Peach Jam contender, throughout the spring. He averaged 8.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 20.0 minutes per contest for the No. 3 overall seed before a left-hand injury set him back. Returning for Pangos, he’s been an all-around contributor and dynamic finisher in Las Vegas.

He currently holds offers from the likes of Indiana, Missouri, Oregon, St. John’s, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Expect that list to grow to close out the summer.

Rob Wright

The Baylor pledge has been sensational from start to finish, making up for his size (6-1, 180 pounds) with quickness, playmaking and toughness to continue his run of productive play. He opened Pangos with a 26-point effort (4-8 3PT) with five assists on Sunday, followed by outings of 29 points (with eight assists and five rebounds) and 31 points (5-10 3PT) on Monday.

Wright is leading the event in scoring, but he’s also been terrific as a distributor, setting up his teammates for easy buckets while taking complete command of the offense. He’s been knocked for his height, but the heart is clear as he runs the show and finds ways to produce every time he steps on the floor.

Teamed up with Ahmad Nowell and Jalil Bethea with Team Final, there isn’t a more entertaining backcourt in all of grassroots basketball.

Ryan “RJ” Jones

If you’re looking for a true stretch four in the rising senior class, you’d be crazy not to explore the four-star out of Gainesville, FL. Coming in at No. 66 overall and No. 10 among power forwards in the On3 Industry Ranking, Jones holds offers from the likes of NC State, Ole Miss, LSU, Illinois and Texas A&M — plenty of high-majors, but no blue bloods.

Could that change? Well, he’s seventh at Pangos in overall scoring with 19.7 points per contest to go with 52.5% from the field and 53.6% from three, knocking down 15 3-pointers across three games in Vegas, at least four in each outing. He’s limited athletically and there are questions regarding defensive versatility, but his unique combination of shooting touch and physical play make up for the limitations.

Feet set with space, Jones is an absolute sniper.

Cam Scott

The Lexington, SC native opened the event with a strong 14-point, 75% FG showing late Sunday evening. He then followed it up with back-to-back 24-plus-point efforts on Monday, going for 27 in game one (9-13 FG, 5-9 3PT) and 24 in game two (10-18 FG, 4-9 3PT). That puts him at 21.7 points per contest to go with 4.0 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 28 minutes per game in Vegas.

Decked out in Oregon gear — he just wrapped up an official to Eugene — the lengthy four-star wing thrived in transition while showing off his range and confidence as a shooter. He’s got a natural feel for the game and loves to get downhill while also boasting the physical tools to be a high-level defender.

Jalen Reece

Generously listed at 6-0, the Orlando product has been quite impressive as a floor general, a flashy passer who has the ball on a string at all times. He’s a facilitator at heart, but has also shown the ability to knock down shots this weekend, hitting 8-16 attempts from deep while shooting 45.8% from the field overall.

Averaging 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists, Reece doesn’t have the gaudy numbers some of his peers have put up, but he plays with a nice pace and sets the table well. Alabama, Cincinnati, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia Tech and Xavier are among the early offers for the ’25 four-star.