The Top 10 – 2023
Prep Hoops Michigan released its first rankings for the class of 2023. One thing that stood out to me was the depth and equality of talent at the top. Let’s take a look at the top 10 in the class…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Michigan released its first rankings for the class of 2023. One thing that stood out to me was the depth and equality of talent at the top. Let’s take a look at the top 10 in the class of 2023. Each of these prospects, in my opinion, has clear cute Division 1 potential.
https://prephoops.com/michigan/rankings/2023-rankings/
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Xavier Thomas Xavier Thomas 6'6" | PF Brother Rice | 2023 State MI (PF, Brother Rice)
Thomas is one of the elite of elite post players in the class. He’s a physical space creator down low, and has the athleticism to match.
9
Jakhary Towns Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI (SG, Godwin Heights)
Towns is a shot creator that isn’t afraid to take control. He has range that extends beyond the arc, but I really like his smooth mid range game and ability to hit contested shots.
8
Anthony Benard Anthony Benard 6'1" | CG Grosse Pointe South | 2023 State MI (SG, Grosse Pointe South)
Benard is an incredibly versatile scorer. He can light it up from behind the arc with his quick release jumper. Benard is also a tough finisher at the rim.
7
Prince Jackson Prince Jackson 6'0" | PG North Farmington | 2023 State MI (PG, Farmington)
Jackson will make all the fans of an old school point guard proud. His game starts with his ability to handle and distribute at any pace of game.
6
Tim Jordan Tim Jordan 6'7" | PF Saginaw Arthur Hill | 2023 TX (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill)
Jordan has the potential to be a high major post player. He has strong horizontal movement for a post and can rise up over top. Jordan is a tough finisher through contact under the rim.
5
Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (SF, Brother Rice)
Williams has as much upside as any prospect in the state. He made a big statement in his freshman season with Brother Rice. The athletic wing can score in a variety of ways.
4
Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (SG, Ypsilanti-Lincoln)
Green is a strong and physical player on both ends. He keeps a low base on defense, bottles his man, and makes them work through him.
3
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (PG, Grand Blanc)
Taylor is the type of lead guard that makes life a lot easier for his teammates. He can play at a fast pace and find athletes cutting to rim with precision.
2
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (PG, Ecorse)
Olafioye is like lightning in a bottle. The explosive floor leader is a highlight reel waiting to happen. He can lead with the ball in transition as well as fill in on the wing and finish.
1
Sonny Wilson Sonny Wilson 6'0" | PG UD Jesuit | 2023 State #189 Nation MI (PG, UD Jesuit)
Wilson is a high IQ floor general. He has a mature game that allows for very few mental mistakes. Wilson has solid handles with both hands and moves the ball quickly.