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Who are the top junior shooting guards and small forwards in the state’s 2023 class? We examine that here! Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91 Nation IL (Lake Forest) Current Ranking: #3…
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Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91 Nation IL (Lake Forest)
Current Ranking: #3
Thomas bumps up to the top of the board after a completely dominant summer. Out of all the highly ranked prospects at Riverside Brookfield he was the talk among college coaches. At his size he can get his shot off from pretty much anywhere he wants. Elite shooter from three that moves well without the ball to get open. Also really like how he can post up smaller defenders and has a crafty in between game.
Cameron Christie Cameron Christie 6'4" | SG Rolling Meadows | 2023 State #76 Nation IL (Rolling Meadows)
Current Ranking: #4
Christie also was excellent at RB. He scorched the nets with his perimeter shooting. Such a silky smooth two guard that loves to operate in the mid-range where he pulls up rising over the defense for crisp shots. Creative ball handler that likes to create off the bounce and is a good secondary ball handler.
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State #231 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #8
The three and D wing is all the rage and that is exactly what this Whitney Young small forward brings to the table. Multi positional defender that uses his length and lateral quickness to lock down on the perimeter. On the other end is among the top snipers in the class with his free and ease release off the catch.
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (OPRF)
Current Ranking: #10
Lewis is another top notch shot maker which is where he makes his money. Was outstanding this summer as a spot up shooter draining threes in bunches game after game. Quick and concise release with consistent accuracy.
Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden)
Current Ranking: #11
Pence is among the better prospects from central Illinois in the 2023 class. The two guard showed well when we saw him in late June. Better athlete than given credit as he can get up for an alley-oop and showed some burst off the dribble. Effective scoring off both movement and with the ball in his hands.
Richard Barron Richard Barron 6'5" | SF St. Ignatius | 2023 State IL (St. Ignatius)
Current Ranking: #18
Barron is a strong bodied wing that posted consistent production all summer. Early in his career he relied more on his physical strength, but the skill set has come along rapidly over the last year which has allowed him to impact the game in so many ways shooting from range and breaking down defenders off the bounce. Good rebounding wing.
Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL (New Trier)
Current Ranking: #19
Elite shooter that is more than just that. That’s the easiest way to describe this New Trier two guard. One of the best pure shooters we have seen in recent memory with his three point game. Regularly hit triples in bunches with Full Package proving he is a no doubt D1 prospect.
Bryce Coleman Bryce Coleman 6'6" | SF Proviso East | 2023 State IL (Niles Notre Dame)
Current Ranking: #20
Coleman is a strong bodied wing that can play either wing spot. He has bounced around schools over the last couple of years, but there is no denying the ability. Coleman has excellent size and a good frame. Can score from multiple levels and is a solid rebounder.
Macaleab Rich Macaleab Rich 6'5" | SF East St. Louis | 2023 State #261 Nation IL (East St. Louis)
Current Ranking: #23
Powerfully built forward that absolutely mauls around the hoop. He is one of the top rebounders in the state with his tenacity on the glass. Quick second jump to the glass and is a plus perimeter defender as well. Shows flashes of skill including usually hitting one spot up three a game.
Jordan Pickett Jordan Pickett 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Belleville East)
Current Ranking: #26
Pickett is a two guard from Belleville East that displayed his ability this summer with Brad Beal Elite. Athletic guard with a good build. Can create on his own and likes to pull up in the 15-18 foot range.