Class of 2023 Rankings: Jacob’s New Additions (Part One)
Lizzie Baldridge Lizzie Baldridge 5'9" | PG York | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, York Baldridge enters the Class of 2023 Rankings at Number 38 after a strong Spring and Summer of AAU ball. She is a reliable ball-handler…
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Continue ReadingLizzie Baldridge Lizzie Baldridge 5'9" | PG York | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, York
Baldridge enters the Class of 2023 Rankings at Number 38 after a strong Spring and Summer of AAU ball. She is a reliable ball-handler with good length at the Point Guard position to create matchup issues with smaller defenders. Lizzie shoots the ball exceptionally well from beyond the three-point line and uses her strength to fight through contact in the lane and finish around the basket.
Lauren Slagle Lauren Slagle 6'1" | SF Geneva | 2023 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Geneva
Checking into the Class of 2023 Rankings update at Number 39, Slagle is a Small Forward who uses her athleticism to make plays in the lane at both ends of the court. She is very technically sound in the pick-and-roll game with her footwork and ball skills and does a nice job avoiding defenders near the basket. Lauren has sound ball-handling skills to attack off the dribble from the wing, and provides good versatility on defense, using her length and quickness to guard multiple positions.
Maddy Fay Maddy Fay 6'2" | PF Fremd | 2023 State IL , 6’2” Forward, Fremd
Fay joins the Class of 2023 Rankings for the first time at Number 46 after an impressive Sophomore season and strong showing throughout the Summer. She is a well-rounded interior post player with good ball skills and scoring ability in the lane. Maddy dominates the glass on both ends of the floor and plays with outstanding awareness and a high basketball IQ on defense.
Sanai Tyler Sanai Tyler 6'0" | PF Kenwood | 2023 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Lincoln-Way East
A new addition to the Class of 2023 Rankings at Number 45, Tyler is a strong and high-effort Forward who controls the paint with her rebounding and ability to convert second-chance opportunities on offense. Sanai is nearly impossible to keep off the glass, using her assertiveness to grab the ball out of the air and start the break on the defensive end or absorb contact on offense and put the ball back up for easy points.
Mallory Winters Mallory Winters 5'10" | PF Huntley | 2023 State IL , 5’10” Forward, Huntley
Winters enters the Class of 2023 Rankings at Number 60 after a AAU season during which she showed her skills as a smooth interior post player with a well-rounded game. She has solid footwork in the pick-and-roll and post-up game to give herself open looks at the hoop and finishes with good touch. Mallory is an excellent post defender and rebounder, using her strength and physicality to out-work opponents on the low block.
Aaliyah Frazier Aaliyah Frazier 5'7" | CG Plainfield Central | 2023 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Plainfield Central
Entering the Class of 2023 Rankings at Number 64, Frazier is a dynamic Point Guard who is tough to stay in front of with her combination of strength and quick handles. She shoots the ball well from beyond the three-point line but loves to attack the lane and make plays. Aaliyah is fierce competitor at both ends of the court with her on-ball defense and confidence with the ball in her hands.
Reese Garland Reese Garland 6'0" | PF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Oak Park River Forest
Garland finds herself in the Class of 2023 Rankings for the first time at Number 68 ahead of a potential breakout Junior season. She is an excellent back-to-the-basket post player with a great collection of post moves and a consistent finishing ability on the low block. Reese is a good athlete who can handle the ball and knock down shots from the mid-range, while also limiting post players on the defensive end with her terrific defense in the paint.