Top Illinois 2023 Point Guards
Let’s dive into the best of the best from a superstar class of point guards and combos in the 2023 class! Here are the top prospects at the position! Jeremy Fears Jeremy Fears 6'1" | PG La Lumiere |…
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Jeremy Fears Jeremy Fears 6'1" | PG La Lumiere | 2023 GA (Joliet West)
Current Ranking: #2
The high IQ guard plays well beyond his years. He is a tremendous passer threading the needle through the defense. As a scorer he has the quickness and crisp ball handling to get to the cup when he wants and has a sound pull up shot from both mid-range and three. Pushes with speed in the open floor always having his head up to make a play for others or find where he is going to slither through the defense.
Dalen Davis Dalen Davis 6'0" | PG Whitney Young | 2023 State #167 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #6
Davis is another high IQ guard that understands how to run a team and use pace. Pushes in the open floor always having his head up to make a play. The Dolphins standout is money from mid-range on his pull up stopping and popping on a dime. Crisp ball handler that also splits the D getting to the cup.
Jalen Griffith Jalen Griffith 5'9" | PG Simeon | 2023 State IL (Simeon)
Current Ranking: #9
The Simeon lead guard was dynamic in a variety of settings whether it was his 40 point performance for The Work Foundation, slicing up the defense at Stealth Runs, or dishing off dimes at the Meanstreets Mini-Camp. The smaller guard can beat a defense in so many ways. Quick and shifty guard that has range on his shot, can shake defenders, and is a flashy passer.
Xavier Sulaiman Xavier Sulaiman 6'3" | SG Oak Lawn | 2023 State IL (Marist)
Current Ranking: #10
This 6’2” combo guard from Marist presents a lot of intriguing qualities. Long and rangy frame with a smooth offensive game. Handles it well with slippery drives and weaves through the D in the open floor. Likes to finish with runners and mid-range pull ups. Also showed during the Illinois Wolves scrimmages deep range on his shot.
Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Current Ranking: #11
Ames is a long and lanky left handed point guard that makes the move over from Morgan Park to Kenwood for his sophomore campaign. Explosive guard that can score with his creative handles and deep range bombs from three. Flashes as a passer as well. Could be the next star guard to flourish under an Irvin as his coach!
Sonny Williams Sonny Williams 6'1" | PG International Sports Academy | 2023 OH (Niles Notre Dame)
Current Ranking: #12
The Niles Notre Dame point guard is silky smooth with everything he does. Capable shooter hitting threes from beyond the college line. It was his slippery drives that really stood out as he won off the dribble for acrobatic scores at the cup in the Wolves scrimmages. Creativity as a passer especially in the drive and kick. Has the ability to take a loaded Niles Notre Dame team to a whole different level.
Tevonta Jackson Tevonta Jackson 6'1" | PG Roosevelt | 2023 State IA (Springfield Lanphier)
Current Ranking: #13
Jackson is such an effortless ball handler that lives in the lane. He gets in the paint for runners, acrobatic layups, and spin moves. Scores in transition with ease using his burst of speed to get to the hoop. Also displays an excellent feel as a distributor. Quick passes in traffic and off live dribbles.
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (Brother Rice)
Current Ranking: #22
Capable shooter off the catch, can really push it in the open floor going coast to coast, and has nice body control at the hoop. Plays with a lot of poise. Gets after it on the defensive end as well. His play in Omaha at the PHC event established him as one of the better guards in the class.