Top Illinois 2023 Point Guards
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Who are the top junior point guards and combos in the state’s 2023 class? We examine that here! Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Kenwood) Current Ranking: #2 Ames headlines a…
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Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Current Ranking: #2
Ames headlines a strong group of point guards in the 2023 class. What makes him special is his handles and the speed he plays with. Slices and dices opposing guards up off the bounce allowing him to get in the lane for scores at the cup or pulling up for jumpers. Absolutely electric with the rock in his hands and is a plus defender.
Dalen Davis Dalen Davis 6'0" | PG Whitney Young | 2023 State #167 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #7
Davis is a compactly built high IQ guard that knows how to run a team. He does a nice job of getting others involved with his passing making sound decisions on the fly. Solid scorer that has a decent pull up game. Best as a pass first guy at this stage.
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (Brother Rice)
Current Ranking: #12
Henderson is a smaller guard that can flat out go! Plus shooter from deep that has super deep range on his shot. He was electric during the summer hitting big shot after big shot. Shifty ball handler that can get in creases and score at the cup. Pushes with speed in the open floor.
Sonny Williams Sonny Williams 6'1" | PG International Sports Academy | 2023 OH (Niles Notre Dame)
Current Ranking: #13
Williams was very good with Niles Notre Dame in June for his high school team. Sound jump shooter that can create on his own getting to spots on the floor to operate. Also like how he weaves through the defense in the open court with his head up always looking to make a play.
Kaiden Space Kaiden Space 6'2" | SG St.Rita | 2023 State IL (St. Rita)
Current Ranking: #14
As we mentioned in our stock risers story Space is a combo guard that can beat a defense in a variety of ways. Plus shooter spotting up that can play on the ball running a team when needed with his strong frame.
Jalen Griffith Jalen Griffith 5'9" | PG Simeon | 2023 State IL (Simeon)
Current Ranking: #15
Griffith is a smaller guard that has the ball on a string. One of the shiftiest playmakers in the state winning off the bounce and keeping opponents constantly off balance with his handles. Capable passer drawing defenders and finding teammates for clean looks. Electric with the ball in his hands!
Tevonta Jackson Tevonta Jackson 6'1" | PG Roosevelt | 2023 State IA (Springfield Lanphier)
Current Ranking: #16
Another speedy guard here. The slender built point guard from central Illinois showcases his burst with he rock both in the half court and open floor. He accelerates through tight spaces and plays with such an ease to his game.
Xavier Sulaiman Xavier Sulaiman 6'3" | SG Oak Lawn | 2023 State IL (Marist)
Current Ranking: #21
Sulaiman is a combo guard with size that has shown he can play both the one and the two. More of a scoring guard that can get his shot off because of his size which he hits at a decent clip from the perimeter.
DeAndre Craig DeAndre Craig 5'11" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2023 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
Current Ranking: #25
Craig is a true leader at the point. High IQ guard that brings toughness and smarts to the table. Scores in the paint using his compact frame through contact and sets others up with his passing.