TOP YOUNGSTERS IN THE 2023 CLASS

We are hopeful with this group.

• Javonte Taylor 6-7 WF 1 Morgan Park“Slender lad is arguably the No.1 player in the Class. Has to get stronger. He maybe on the move.”

• Dalen Davis 5-11 PG 2 Whitney Young“Has that old Chicago throwback hooper mentality.”

• Jeremy Fears Jr. 5-10 PG 3 Joliet West“Plays with a wealth of flair & confidence. Has leadership ability.”

• Macaleb Rich 6-5 WF 4 East St. Louis“Explosive wing with superb athleticism, displayed the ability to shoot the ball on the perimeter some.”

• Asa Thomas 6-4 G 5 Lake Forest“Unassuming lookn’ baller, a two-sport standout.”

• Marcus Pigram 6-1 G 6 Whitney Young“A wiry performer who values education. Enjoyed a terrific year on the soph team.”

• Donaven Younger 6-7 WF 7 Bolingbrook“Rangy prospect with good length, spends most of his time on the perimeter.”

• Cameron Willford 5-10 PG 8 Lincoln Park“We were extremely impressed with his poise and the ability to lead/manage.”

• Damarion Wyatt 5-11 G 9 North Lawndale“Highly regarded hooper on the Chicago West Side, potential to be a high scorer.”

• Tevonta Jackson 6-1 PG 10 Springfield Lanphier“Speedster with the ability to see the floor extremely well.”

• Darrin “Dai Dia Ames 6-0 G 11 Morgan Park“Lefty with a big heart can make big shots. Likely on the move. Rumored to be headed to De La Salle.”

• Khalil Ross 6-5 F 12 Lincoln Way East“Sleek southpaw with a hooper’s mentality; slasher/good athlete with the ability to rebound & block shots.”

• Jackson Kotecki 6-6 F 13 St. Ignatius“Promising prospect with a very good skill-set & has a solid feel for the game.”

• Mekhi Cooper 5-9 G 14 Bolingbrook“Rotated between the sophomore and varsity team most of the season. Served as a spark in several games down the stretch. This kid shoots the long ball with accuracy.”

• Ethan Kizer 6-5 F 15 Metamora“Highly touted in Central Illinois. Ethan has shown an array of all-around offensive ability, he just needs to get stronger.”