Top 2023 Illinois Wing Prospects
The wing group at the top is pretty strong in the sophomore class! Check out who are the highest ranked shooting guards and small forwards in the class of 2023! Bryce Coleman Bryce Coleman 6'6" | SF Proviso East…
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Continue ReadingThe wing group at the top is pretty strong in the sophomore class! Check out who are the highest ranked shooting guards and small forwards in the class of 2023!
Bryce Coleman
Bryce
Coleman
6'6" | SF
Proviso East | 2023
State
IL
(St. Joseph’s)
Current Ranking: #4
The 6’4” big bodied guard is a sound perimeter shooter that can hit from deep off the catch and create on his own in the mid-range. Mauls on the glass for second chance points. Uses his combination of strength and skill to score on drives with scoop shots, euro steps, and acrobatic finishes.
Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91 Nation IL (Lake Forest)
Current Ranking: #5
The 6’6” shooting guard was absolutely lethal with his three point shooting at the Illinois Wolves scrimmage. Has great size, a high release, and it gets off so quickly. Thomas has elite size for position. Also showcases a decent passing feel. One of the least talked about highly ranked prospects in the class.
Cameron Christie Cameron Christie 6'4" | SG Rolling Meadows | 2023 State #76 Nation IL (Rolling Meadows)
Current Ranking: #7
The wiry two guard already holds multiple high-major offers. He is a high level shot maker from all over the floor. Smooth pull up that he connects with rising on a dime. Smooth finisher in transition with acrobatic layups. Effortless game that makes it look easy at times.
Matas Buzelis Matas Buzelis 6'9" | SF Sunrise Christian | 2023 #2 Nation NLG (Hinsdale Central)
Current Ranking: #8
Buzelis is a jumbo small forward at 6’8” with a lean frame. He has big time athleticism being able to explode at the hoop for scores. His all-around skill package is super impressive. He can drill threes and handle it in the open floor. Has a passing flair to his game that is rather impressive.
Khalil Ross Khalil Ross 6'6" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
Current Ranking: #15
The long and angular small forward presents considerable upside moving forward. Drilled multiple threes during the Illinois Wolves scrimmages this summer. Ball comes out of his hand so easy. Covers ground in a few strides on straight line takes to the hoop. Crashes the glass for a put backs.
Macaleab Rich Macaleab Rich 6'5" | SF East St. Louis | 2023 State #261 Nation IL (East St. Louis)
Current Ranking: #16
This East St. Louis small forward is built like an outside linebacker with his strength and quickness. He is extremely efficient with his touches. Excellent at finishing dump off passes in the paint along with catching dimes in traffic from his guards with his strong hands. High level offensive rebounder that is super quick off the floor on his second jump. Snatches boards on both ends of the floor.
Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden)
Current Ranking: #21
Plus plus shooter that has really deep range on his three point shot based on his freshman high school tape. Has solid athleticism being able to finish above the rim on his drives to the hoop. His size at 6’5” and shooting prowess standout the most early on.
Jordan Pickett Jordan Pickett 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Belleville East)
Current Ranking: #24
Pickett is a powerfully built shooting guard. He is at his best getting downhill with his strength. When he has a head of steam behind him he is a tough cover. Works well in ball screens as a driver, passer, and pull up shooter.