Over the last few months we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! This is our Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class!
Today we unveil prospects #16 - #20!
#16 Ahron Ulis (Marian Catholic - 2020)
Last Year’s Rank: #21
This Iowa commit is primed for a monster senior season. He is a high IQ guard that is the ultimate winner. Ulis leads his team vocally along with his play on the court. Scores in bunches along with making sound decisions as a passer. Pesky on ball defender!
#17 Nigel Hylton (Lake Forest Academy - 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Hylton is a 6’8” power forward that just moved to Illinois from Canada. He was dominant at the recent Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp. Bouncy and rangy four man that is quick around the hoop. The part that makes him so special is his ability to stretch the floor out to
Over the last few months we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! This is our Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class!
Today we unveil prospects #16 - #20!
#16 Ahron Ulis (Marian Catholic - 2020)
Last Year’s Rank: #21
This Iowa commit is primed for a monster senior season. He is a high IQ guard that is the ultimate winner. Ulis leads his team vocally along with his play on the court. Scores in bunches along with making sound decisions as a passer. Pesky on ball defender!
#17 Nigel Hylton (Lake Forest Academy - 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Hylton is a 6’8” power forward that just moved to Illinois from Canada. He was dominant at the recent Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp. Bouncy and rangy four man that is quick around the hoop. The part that makes him so special is his ability to stretch the floor out to beyond the three point line with his shooting from deep.
#18 Kyle Thomas (St. Joseph’s - 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Thomas is the highest ranked center in the sophomore class. He has a big and strong frame which he will continue to add strength to as time goes on. Right now his defense is ahead of his offense. Elite level shot blocker and rebounds well on the defensive end. Big year for his development ahead.
#19 Marcus Watson (Morgan Park – 2020)
Last Year’s Rank: #33
Watson is coming off a strong summer with the Mac Irvin Fire where he was toward the top of the EYBL in both assists and steals. Speedy floor general that sets others up finding his teammates in spots to succeed. The Wake Forest commit is a monster on ball defender that turns defense into offense in a hurry!
#20 Louis Lesmond (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
A year ago we were just hearing of this intriguing wing from France. A season and a transfer later Lesmond has become one of the more intriguing wing prospects in the junior class. High level shooter that is primed for a breakout season for Notre Dame!
Last Year’s Rank: #21
Last Year’s Rank: NR