Illinois 2023 PG Stock Risers
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We begin our examination of the point guards in the class of 2023 with the prospects at the position that made the biggest leaps in the latest PHI Rankings! Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023…
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Continue ReadingWe begin our examination of the point guards in the class of 2023 with the prospects at the position that made the biggest leaps in the latest PHI Rankings!
Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Current Ranking: #2
Previous Ranking: #11
Ames has been electric each and every time we have seen him during the fall and winter. Whether it is a camp or tournament the Kenwood lead guard has been dynamic with the ball in his hands. He makes plays like a lot of the other recent Mac Irvin Fire guards with his feel for the game and athleticism.
Darien Singleton Darien Singleton 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Mascoutah)
Current Ranking: #52
Previous Ranking: NR
Shifty ball handler that has it on a string. Handles it well in and out of traffic. Sound jump shooter that makes them stopping and popping from mid-range and three. Has been a consistent performer as we have seen him in multiple different settings over the last six months.
Maurice Thomas Maurice Thomas 6'1" | PG Depaul Prep | 2023 State IL (DePaul Prep)
Current Ranking: #53
Previous Ranking: NR
Thomas made a strong first impression this fall at the Pangos camp. This 5’11” lead guard was dynamic getting in the lane making plays for himself and others. Good passing feel dishing the rock to his teammates for scores.
Mekhi Cooper Mekhi Cooper 6'0" | PG Bolingbrook | 2023 State IL (Bolingbrook)
Current Ranking: #66
Previous Ranking: #82
Cooper has played well when we have seen him at the Rock N Ball League. Quick guard that can score with his deep shot when given the green light.