Overall Prospect Rankings: #6-#10
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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 #6 – #10!
#6 AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #55 Nation IL (Whitney Young – 2022)
Last Year’s Rank: #2
Casey has been a top prospect since the day he entered high school. Athletic and mobile four man that can play all over the floor. Face up skill to put it on the deck, hit from mid-range, and is a presence on the defensive end as a rim protector along with switchable defender. Casey should be the go-to guy for the Dolphins this season as they are a team with state title aspirations.
#7 Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Kenwood – 2023)
Last Year’s Rank: #10
Ames is absolutely electric with the rock in his hands. One of the state’s top scorers and ball handlers. He has it on a string along with a super explosive driving game and speed in the open floor blowing past defenders for scores at the cup. Capable shooter and is improving as a decision maker. Quick hands on the defensive end recording several steals a game.
#8 Nojus Indrusaitis Nojus Indrusaitis 6'5" | SG Brewster Academy | 2024 State #79 Nation NLG (Lemont – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
What a future this young wing has! The Lemont sophomore put on a show last year as a freshman with an array of monster scoring performances. He continued that momentum into the spring and summer with Meanstreets. Indrusaitis is a skilled multi-level scorer that can get buckets from anywhere on the floor. Feathery three point shot, crisp pull up game, and glides by defenders for scores.
#9 Cooper Koch Cooper Koch 6'8" | PF Metamora | 2024 State #81 Nation IL (Peoria Notre Dame – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Koch is going to be a household name in central Illinois for the next three years. Skilled four man that stretches the floor with his shooting knocking down pick/pop threes like they are going out of style. Also has a skilled low-post game with touch and excellent footwork. Rebounds well in his area and is a standout as a passer hitting cutters and shooters alike.
#10 Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91 Nation IL (Lake Forest – 2023)
Last Year’s Rank: #15
Thomas was one of the stars of the June high school live periods as he was the talk of the Riverside Brookfield team camp. The 6’6” two guard put on an absolute show with his lethal shooting and how well he moves without the ball. Crafty scorer that can get buckets from multiple levels with an old school feel to his game getting his shot off from a variety of angles.