Top Illinois 2023 Point Guards
We recently unveiled our first edition of the Class of 2023 Prep Hoops Illinois Rankings. Now it is time to examine the 2023 Point Guard Prospects at the top of the board in the class! Jeremy Fears Jeremy Fears…
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Continue ReadingWe recently unveiled our first edition of the Class of 2023 Prep Hoops Illinois Rankings. Now it is time to examine the 2023 Point Guard Prospects at the top of the board in the class!
Jeremy Fears Jeremy Fears 6'1" | PG La Lumiere | 2023 GA (Joliet West)
Fears is the headliner of a very strong point guard class in 2023. The Joliet West point guard played a critical role as a freshman for a team that had one of the biggest turnarounds in the state. The lead guard has an advanced feel for the game playing with a high basketball IQ. Smooth ball handler which opens up scoring opportunities for himself and others. Fears also is a scrappy defender that puts pressure at the point off attack on the defensive end. He has already landed a handful of D1 offers.
Dalen Davis Dalen Davis 6'0" | PG Whitney Young | 2023 State #167 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
We knew Davis was a big time player the first time we saw him playing up on the loaded Meanstreets 15U team last spring. He was running the show on a team with some of the premier players a year older than him and they respected him fully. This smart PG is quick off the bounce winning consistently getting in the lane where he can make plays for himself or others. Compact build allows him to take a bump. Quality pull up jump shooter.
Jalen Griffith Jalen Griffith 5'9" | PG Simeon | 2023 State IL (Simeon)
Griffith had a ton of hype coming into high school. He played a reserve role for the Wolverines who were very deep at the guard spot this past season. The word “game changer” comes up quite often when talking about this Simeon guard. He has the ball on a string with his excellent handles. Dynamic speed in the open floor.
Tevonta Jackson Tevonta Jackson 6'1" | PG Roosevelt | 2023 State IA (Springfield Lanphier)
Jackson put himself on our radar last fall at Pangos Camp. The Springfield Lanphier point guard then followed that up with a solid freshman campaign for a program that has had a ton of college floor generals. Quality passer that makes others better and brings a great deal of athleticism to the table.
Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Morgan Park)
Ames showed flashed as a freshman in very limited varsity minutes. The left handed point guard is a scoring combo that can get hot shooting it from beyond the arc with his sweet shot.
Sonny Williams Sonny Williams 6'1" | PG International Sports Academy | 2023 OH (Niles Notre Dame)
Smooth and athletic combo guard from Niles Notre Dame that saw spot minutes for a stacked Niles Notre Dame squad. It will be hard to keep a player of his talent off the floor much as a sophomore!
Kaiden Space Kaiden Space 6'2" | SG St.Rita | 2023 State IL (St. Rita)
Space is a strong bodied guard that was a solid glue player for this year complimenting the Rita veteran guards and took on a bigger role as the season went on. Quality shooter that knocked downs down shots.
DeAndre Craig DeAndre Craig 5'11" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2023 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
Slick ball handler that uses his athleticism to make plays at the rim. Solid shooter that can stretch it out to three. One to watch in the Catholic League moving forward.
Marcus Pigram Marcus Pigram 6'3" | SG Whitney Young | 2023 State IL (Whitney Young)
Lengthy guard who plays bigger than his height. Gets out in transition for scores and is a high level passer in traffic! Has a projectable frame and can knock down shots. Finishes in transition. Can play both on and off the ball.
Ronald Chambers Ronald Chambers 6'1" | PG North Lawndale | 2023 State IL (North Lawndale)
At 6’1” Chambers has quality size for position at the lead guard spot. Crisp ball handler that has a feel for the game and seems under control most of the time. Gets in the lane where he passes it to his teammates. Solid perimeter shooter from three as well.
Bryce Tillery Bryce Tillery 5'7" | PG Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Hillcrest)
This 5’7” point guard has speed in the open floor and is a slick ball handler. Deep range on his three point shot.
Cade Altadonna Cade Altadonna 6'0" | PG Highland | 2023 State IL (Highland)
The lefty from Highland is a high level shooter spotting up. Crisp handles and is crafty around the cup finishing below the rim.
Ahmere Carson Ahmere Carson 5'11" | PG Morgan Park | 2023 IL (Morgan Park)
Carson is a 5’11” point guard that fits the mold of former Mustangs point guards with his defensive intensity. Like what he does getting into his opponents creating turnovers with his hands. Decent passer.
Mekhi Cooper Mekhi Cooper 6'0" | PG Bolingbrook | 2023 State IL (Bolingbrook)
This 5’9” point guard is a solid spot up shooter that is a quality passer at the lead guard spot finding his weapons putting them in positions to succeed.