Class of 2023 Rankings: Meet the Top 10
It is widely known that the Class of 2023 in Illinois is full of high level prospects, making the Ranking process very challenging. I’m certain that over the next few years, the top part of the list will have quite…
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Continue ReadingIt is widely known that the Class of 2023 in Illinois is full of high level prospects, making the Ranking process very challenging. I’m certain that over the next few years, the top part of the list will have quite a bit of movement, but for right now, here is the Top 10:
1. Lisa Thompson Lisa Thompson 5'9" | PG Example Academy | 2023 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Joliet West
After a sensational Summer of basketball on the AAU circuit, during which her offer list grew immensely, Thompson jumps up a few spots to take the top spot in the Class of 2023 Rankings. She is an elite Point Guard with the quickness and ball-handling skills to blow by any defender on the perimeter. Lisa finishes as well as any guard in her class at the rim and utilizes a pull-up jumper often that hits at a high rate.
2. Jordan Wood Jordan Wood 6'4" | PF Carmel Catholic | 2023 State #15 Nation IL , 6’4” Forward, Carmel
Playing on the same AAU team as Thompson this Summer, Wood also continued to show that she is a high-level player who deserves the national recognition she is receiving. She is stretch Forward with good skills in the post but can also play on the perimeter with her sound ball-handling and impressive jump shot. Jordan uses her length and athleticism to defend both Guards and Forwards, making her an incredibly tough matchup throughout the game.
3. Katy Eidle Katy Eidle 5'11" | CG Hersey | 2023 State #45 Nation IL , 5’11” Guard, Hersey
Eidle is a high-level three-point shooter who continues to develop an exciting all-around game. She can play any of the Guard positions with her ability to handle the ball well and attack the lane and score from the Wing. Katy is a high-IQ player who consistently uses her great vision to make good decisions and impact the game a great deal on both ends of the floor.
4. Janae Kent Janae Kent 6'0" | SG Oak Forest | 2023 State IL , 6’0” Guard, Oak Forest
A six-foot tall Point Guard who has all of the tools offensively, Kent is such an intriguing prospect due to her versatility and intelligence. She has a mature game and plays at a controlled pace, which sets the tone for the offense. Janae uses her athleticism to dominate the transition game and can step inside to post up smaller defenders with her length.
5. Skylar Jones Skylar Jones 5'9" | CG Whitney Young | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Whitney Young
Jumping up a couple of spots in the Rankings after an excellent Summer of basketball, Jones has established herself as one of the premier scoring Wings in this class. While she continues to develop a consistent jumper from outside, she is incredibly tough to stop when attacking off the dribble due to her terrific finishing abilities. Skylar is a high-level defender, using her athleticism and length to pressure ball-handlers, often coming away with steals and easy transition points.
6. Emily Fisher Emily Fisher 6'0" | SF Libertyville | 2023 State #48 Nation IL , 6’0” Guard, Libertyville
Fisher is a strong, high-IQ Guard who creates mismatches with her ability to play on the perimeter or in the post. She handles the ball well and attacks the lane with a purpose, using her strength and body control to finish well at the rim. Emily’s length and strength allow her to defend multiple positions and bring down rebounds often on both ends of the court.
7. Alyssa Latham Alyssa Latham 6'0" | PF Homewood-Flossmoor | 2023 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Homewood-Flossmoor
A new addition to the Top 10, Latham is an interior post player with great strength and athleticism on the low block. She has a high basketball IQ and terrific ball skills in the post to score in a variety of ways. Alyssa dominates the glass on both ends of the court and can defend any post player with her long arms and physicality.
8. Brianna Hill Brianna Hill 6'0" | CG Example Academy | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Marian Catholic
Hill is a high-level Combo Guard who can play any of the Guard positions due to her ball-handling skills and ability to score from the wing. She is very composed against pressure and uses good court vision to make an impact in the transition game. Brianna shoots the ball well from everywhere with a nice-looking jump shot and is a versatile defender with her length and quickness.
9. Jasmine Brown Jasmine Brown 5'8" | CG Example Academy | 2023 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Joliet Catholic
A ball-dominant Guard who scores well at all three levels, Brown is electric with the ball in her hand. She is a sharpshooter from deep with range and can knock down shots at a high rate from off-the-dribble. Jasmine sees the floor very well and often makes outstanding passes in traffic to get her teammates easy buckets.
10. Azyah Newson-Cole Azyah Newson-Cole 5'7" | PG Lincoln-Way Central | 2023 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Lincoln-Way Central
Newson-Cole enters the Top 10 for the first time after a great summer of basketball at the 17U level. She is a speedy and shifty Point Guard who gets by perimeter defenders with ease and makes good decisions in the lane. Azyah is an outstanding on-ball defender, using her quick feet and hands to make opposing Point Guards uncomfortable throughout the game.