Illinois Overall Rankings Regardless of Class: #21-#25
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This fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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 #21 – #25!
#21 Jaheem Webber Jaheem Webber 6'9" | C Normal Community | 2024 State #300 Nation IL (Normal Community – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: #17
Webber is an old school true five man that should dominate in central Illinois this upcoming season. He is a bulky post that can really rebound the basketball. One of the top rebounders in the state regardless of class. Snatches them with two hands in traffic on a regular basis. Anchors on the defensive end being an immovable object at times. Offensively he flashes with powerful finishes and dunks. Struggles a bit with length at times, but has time to improve.
#22 Chris Riddle Chris Riddle 6'5" | SF Kenwood | 2024 State #204 Nation IL (Kenwood – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Riddle made the move back to Illinois from AZ Compass Prep where he spent his sophomore season. The small forward has a ton of intriguing physical tools that make him one of the premier wings in the junior class. Strong body and elite athleticism on the wing. Capable shooter that can get hot from deep. Rebounds well and is a force in the open floor as a finisher. Has some sneaky passing flair.
#23 Mike Jones Mike Jones 6'7" | PF Chi-Prep | 2025 State #164 Nation IL (Chi-Prep – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: #22
Jones transferred from Rockford Auburn to Chi-Prep for his junior season. Long and athletic four man that is a high level rebounder and defender. Like what he brings as a rim protector, switchable defender, and excellent rebounder. Offensively he runs the floor as well as any big in the state and plays above the rim catching lobs. Flashes moves around the hoop at times.
#24 Ty Pence Ty Pence 6'4" | SG St. Joseph Ogden | 2023 State IL (St. Joseph Ogden – 2023)
Last Year’s Rank: #34
Illinois State commit was a huge pick up for the MVC program. One of the top wings in central Illinois with the way he can score from all three levels. Loves to run into threes and mid-range shots running right at his defender creating space for him to pull up. Good athlete that has pop above the rim and has a nice first step scoring off the bounce.
#25 Josh Pickett Josh Pickett 6'5" | SG St. Laurence | 2024 State #277 Nation IL (West Aurora – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: #48
Pickett continues to see his stock go up. Combo guard that showed this summer he can be a legit on the ball threat when needed. Good size and strength which allow him to overpower smaller guards, but has quality skill as well hitting pull ups from all over the floor and getting to the cup. Showed flashes as a distributor getting others involved.