2023 – The Top 5’s Twins
Basketball recruiting often turns into a discussion about how one player reminds us of another player. Often times, we see a part of 1 prospect’s game that makes us think of another prospect. We’re going to look at the top…
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Continue ReadingBasketball recruiting often turns into a discussion about how one player reminds us of another player. Often times, we see a part of 1 prospect’s game that makes us think of another prospect. We’re going to look at the top 5 ranked players in the class of 2023 and find a player further down in the rankings that, in some way, reminds us of that top 5 individual. In other words: The Top 5’s Twins.
Take a look at the class of 2022’s Top 5’s Twins below:
2022 – The Top 5’s Twins
Sony Wilson (PF, UD Jesuit)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #1
And his twin –
Damarie Thompson Damarie Thompson 5'10" | PG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI (PG, Godwin Heights)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #77
Wilson and Thompson are both very exciting lead guards. They can both initiate the offense off the dribble or an early pass down court.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (PG, Ecorse)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #2
And his twin –
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI (PG, Muskegon)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #37
Olafioye and Briggs both have excellent handles and that the ball tight. They can both break down a defender off the dribble and make a play for themselves or a teammate.
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (PG, Grand Blanc)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #3
And his twin –
Mike Lividini Mike Lividini 5'9" | PG Southfield Christian | 2023 State MI (PG, Southfield Christian)
Taylor came in to high school basketball with poise and proxy that’s rare for a freshman. Lividini has that same calm and cool demeanor that makes both steady floor leaders.
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #88
Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (SG, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #4
And his twin –
Tyran Thomas Tyran Thomas 6'4" | SG Northview | 2023 State MI (SG, Northview)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #79
Green and Thomas have both been very good this summer and rose their stock as prospects. They both play downhill, attacking the rim and finishing.
Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (SF, Brother Rice)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #5
And his twin –
Jack Yanachik Jack Yanachik 6'1" | SF Warren De La Salle | 2023 State MI (SF, Warren De La Salle)
Prep Hoops Michigan Ranking: #85
Williams and Yanachik are 2 of the most exciting wings in the class of 2023. Both create matchup nightmares with their athleticism and ball skills, and finishing ability.