Class of 2023 Rankings: New Additions/Stockrisers (Part One)
The Class of 2023 in Illinois continues to feature new names worthy of rankings, and the competition throughout is incredibly fun to watch. These New Additions and Stockrisers in the Rankings have made their names known and consistently show that…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 in Illinois continues to feature new names worthy of rankings, and the competition throughout is incredibly fun to watch. These New Additions and Stockrisers in the Rankings have made their names known and consistently show that the future is very promising.
- Jamila Mitchell Jamila Mitchell 5'11" | PF Hillcrest | 2023 State IL , 5’11” Forward, Hillcrest
Mitchell is an inside Post player with great athleticism who is bound to become a big-time impact player on both ends. She has a high motor and never gives up on plays, which leads to a high rebound total on a consistent basis. Jamila is tough to score on in the post with her quick feet and long arms, and has a developing skillset offensively on the low block.
- Natasha Barnes Natasha Barnes 5'9" | CG Kenwood | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Lindblom
Barnes makes a big leap in the Rankings after constantly proving that her all-around game is among the best in her class. She is an outstanding shooter from deep and uses her quickness and strength to attack the lane and make plays. Natasha loves to pressure opposing ball-handlers and uses her toughness and fierce mentality to set the tone on the defensive end.
- Maddy Saracco Maddy Saracco 5'9" | SG Example Academy | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Bolingbrook
A versatile Wing who brings a lot to the table offensively, Saracco can succeed out on the perimeter or in the post. She handles the ball well and has a consistent, good-looking shot from outside. Madisyn uses her strength to get in the lane where she can finish at the hoop in a number of ways, possessing a nice array of moves on the block.
- Hailey Hillman Hailey Hillman 6'0" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State IL , 5’11” Forward, Lindblom
Hillman is an interior Post player who does most of her work in the lane, but can make plays from the Wing. She runs the floor well in transition and can attack from the Wing and finish through contact at the rim. Hailey uses a good combination of strength, height, and athleticism to guard a variety of post players and dominate the glass.
- Olivia Vick Olivia Vick 5'6" | CG Whitney Young | 2023 State IL , 5’4” Guard, Whitney Young
An electric Point Guard with a very high upside, Vick is not easy to stay in front of. She is quick with the ball in her hands, often winning her one on one matchups to get in the lane and make plays with excellent court vision and passing abilities. Olivia is a high-level shooter from the outside and plays tough on-ball defense on opposing PG’s.
- Lexi Kerstein Lexi Kerstein 5'7" | PG Deerfield | 2023 State IL , 5’4” Guard, Deerfield
Kerstein is another dynamic Point Guard with an impressive skillset on offense. She shoots the three well, but is at her best with the ball in her hands in the open floor. Lexi has good speed and quickness with the ball and sees the floor exceptionally well to get her teammates open looks at the hoop.
- Annalise Pietrzyk Annalise Pietrzyk 5'9" | SG Providence Catholic | 2023 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Providence Catholic
A strong Guard who can play on or off-the-ball, Pietrzyk has the well-rounded skillset to play any of the guard positions. She is a knock-down shooter from deep and handles the ball well out on the perimeter and in transition. Annalise isn’t afraid to attack the lane, using her strength to fight through contact and has excellent touch at the rim.
- Layla Henderson Layla Henderson 5'10" | CG Naperville North | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Naperville North
Henderson is a versatile Guard who has the ball-handling skills to play a Combo role, and the scoring ability from the perimeter to play on the Wing. She has a consistently good-looking jump shot from three and finishes well at the hoop through traffic. Layla has good strength and athleticism to Guard all five positions on the defensive end and bring down rebounds at a high rate.