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Halfway through their junior years what prospects have separated themselves to be among the best at their position? Take a look at the Top 2023 Wings! Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91…
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Continue ReadingHalfway through their junior years what prospects have separated themselves to be among the best at their position? Take a look at the Top 2023 Wings!
Asa Thomas Asa Thomas 6'6" | SF Lake Forest | 2023 State #91 Nation IL (Lake Forest)
Current Ranking: #2
Thomas headlines a very good wing group at the top of this class. At 6’6” the junior shooting guard presents excellent size and is an elite shot maker from beyond the arc. The Lake Forest standout moves tremendously well without the ball to get open for threes and on cuts through the lane. Creative scorer that can get his shot off from different angles with some old school to his game. Sound passer and can put it on the deck a little as well for scores.
Cameron Christie Cameron Christie 6'4" | SG Rolling Meadows | 2023 State #76 Nation IL (Rolling Meadows)
Current Ranking: #3
Christie has established his own name on the high school basketball scene this season. The shooting guard is a silky smooth perimeter scorer that can really get his shot off from just about anywhere on the floor. Elite mid-rage player that is lethal with his feathery pull up game. Has range out to three and can get to the rim as well especially in the open floor. True three level scorer!
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State #231 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #7
Johnson has been sidelined for the majority of his junior season with an injury, but he is still a big time prospect. Long and lanky small forward that has three and D written all over him. Feathery shot from deep especially off the catch from three. Quick and consistent release. Long strides as a rim runner. High level defender that can check the 2-4 position.
Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden)
Current Ranking: #8
Pence is one of the most electrifying players in central Illinois. Shooting guard is a plus athlete that explodes above the rim for scores with his burst off the dribble. Plus shooter that hits shots from all over the floor. He loves to run at his man and pull up for threes in transition. Can heat up in a hurry with his shot. Creative three level scorer that is a bucket!
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (OPRF)
Current Ranking: #11
Good wing with solid size and plus athleticism. Feathery three point shooter that is an effective catch and shoot threat. Really like the combination of size, shooting, athleticism, and upside here. He has a ways to go with his consistency, but is very intriguing at the mid-major level.
Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL (New Trier)
Current Ranking: #14
We have talked about a lot of quality shooters, but no one comes close to Fiegen. He is one of the best pure shot makers I have evaluated in my 10+ years. We saw him drop 51 points this summer during the PHC live period in Indy. His ability to catch and shoot is off the charts as he transitions so quick from catch to shot. Moves extremely well off the ball to get open. Much more than just a shooter as he is a surprisingly good athlete and tough leader!
Mekhi Lowery Mekhi Lowery 6'5" | SF Oswego East | 2023 State IL (Oswego East)
Current Ranking: #18
Lengthy small forward that brings a ton of upside and projectability to the table. Wins off the dribble using his massive strides. Gets steals on defense and takes them the other way for scores in transition. Two way wing with D1 ability.
Richard Barron Richard Barron 6'5" | SF St. Ignatius | 2023 State IL (St. Ignatius)
Current Ranking: #19
Thick bodied wing that brings physicality on the perimeter. He has been a bit streaky this year for Iggy but when on Barron can really light up the scoreboard with his combination of perimeter jumper and powerful drives through contact at the rim. Solid rebounder.
Macaleab Rich Macaleab Rich 6'5" | SF East St. Louis | 2023 State #261 Nation IL (East St. Louis)
Current Ranking: #20
Rich is a combo forward that is one of the most productive forwards in the class. Powerful body built like an outside linebacker. He is an explosive finisher around the hoop with his quickness on the glass for put backs. Dominant rebounder on both ends that also is an impact and intimidating defender.
Bryce Coleman Bryce Coleman 6'6" | SF Proviso East | 2023 State IL (Niles Notre Dame)
Current Ranking: #24
Coleman is a wing with excellent size and physical tools. Effective rebounder that can create his shot on the perimeter off the bounce with his pull up game getting his shot off with ease over wing defenders.
Jordan Pickett Jordan Pickett 6'1" | SG Belleville East | 2023 State IL (Belleville East)
Current Ranking: #25
Pickett is a two guard that can slide over and play on the ball at times. Powerful ball handler that can get to the rim off the bounce and is an adequate shooter. One to watch this spring/summer.