Overall Prospect Rankings: #16-#20
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This fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! Once again this is…
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Continue ReadingThis fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! Once again this is a ranking based on college potential not what their impact will necessarily be this year in high school. This is our Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class!
Today we unveil prospects #16 – #20!
#16 Trey Pettigrew Trey Pettigrew 6'3" | PG Hillcrest Prep | 2022 State #143 Nation IL (Kenwood – 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Pettigrew made the move back to Illinois after a year playing in Arizona. Expect him to put up monster numbers this season as one of the key players on a loaded Kenwood squad. Scoring combo guard that can play both on and off the ball. When he is rolling one of the most lethal three level scorers in the class.
#17 Jaheem Webber Jaheem Webber 6'9" | C Normal Community | 2024 State #300 Nation IL (Normal Community – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Webber is a thick bodied center that uses his size to his advantage. Establishes deep post position on the catch which allows him to catch/turn/score. Sound footwork on the block and puts combination moves together for nifty conversions. Very efficient player that rebounds everything in his area.
#18 Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'10" | C Kenwood | 2024 State IL (Lincoln Park – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Smith has one of the highest ceilings of any young prospects in Illinois. He is a 4/5 that can stretch the floor some with his shooting and is a very adept shot blocking presence. Quick and fluid post moves make him a very intriguing prospect.
#19 Tavari Johnson Tavari Johnson 6'0" | PG Lyons Township | 2022 State #171 Nation IL (Lyons – 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: #40
The Akron commit is a ball screen savant that is so good working in the pick/roll and pick/pop game setting up his teammates along with pulling up for mid-range jumpers. Smooth ball handler that gets wherever he needs to on the floor.
#20 NJ Benson NJ Benson 6'8" | C Mt. Vernon | 2022 State #238 Nation IL (Mt. Vernon – 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Benson has seen his stock continue to rise with his play over the last couple years. Strong center with explosive athleticism which plays well above the rim throwing down monstrous slams. Rebounds very well in his area and is a good post defender. Flashes some face up skill which could take his game to another level.