TOP 30 PLAYERS/PROSPECTS IN 2023 CLASS

This is a group with enormous amount potential, several of them have already received Division One offers despite of limited viewing during this Pandemic crisis. Us locals would not be surprised to see five or six players from the Class eventually play their way into the National Top 100 rankings. Let’s take a look at our Top 30 during this particular time.

NAME / HT / POS /  RANK  /  HIGH SCHOOL

·        Javonte “J.J.” Taylor          6-7      WF      1                      Chicago Kenwood

“Morgan Park transfer will dazzle the Bronco fans with his electric play/style. Therefore, we will look for continued growth in his game.”

·        Davius Loury                        6-7      WF      2                      Chicago Kenwood

“Arguably could have the most up-side potential of anyone in the group. Athletic equipped with a sound skill package. Offers from Illinois and DePaul.”

·        Matas Buzelis                      6-8      WF      3                      Hinsdale Central

“Lithuanian fella has some serious high-major potential, at his length he already has the skill package & athleticism to attract the power schools. Matas just landed an offer from Illinois. The little we’ve saw of him was eye popping. We will look to see him at Pangos this weekend.”

·        Dalen Davis                          5-11   PG       4                      Whitney Young

“Played in the shadows of some others last season as a rook but still managed to demonstrate in short time some big plays/shot abilities.”

·        Macaleb Rich                       6-6      WF      5                      East St. Louis

“The locals in the Metro East rant-rave about the potential of these blue-chip athlete. Already has some offers including Illinois.”

·        Jeremy Fears                       6-0      PG       6                      Joliet West

“Played huge minutes last season as a frosh for a squad that finished 29-4. Fears is the most hyped player in the group. 247 sports rank him 21^st in the class nationally. He has numerous offers. We’re hoping he will show up at Pangos this weekend.”

·        Darrin “DaDa” Ames         6-0      G         7                      Chicago Kenwood

“Lefty with the silky shooting stroke has consistently demonstrated he came knock-down shots. Nice addition to the Bronco Program.”

·        Donaven Younger              6-8      F          8                      Bolingbrook

“Spends most of his time on the perimeter where he’s shown flashes of being effective go to weapon. The kid does have high-major potential, we should see upward signs of his development this season.”

·        Asa Thomas                         6-6      G         9                      Lake Forest

“A high-level shooter probably had more impactful outings then any freshman on the Varsity level last season. He recorded 75 three-pointers while averaging 12 points and close to 5 rebounds.”

·        Cameron Willford              5-11   PG       10                   Hyde Park Academy

“Plays with a wealth of poise & precision, awfully skilled. Has some smooth similarities to former DuSable High standout Mo Cheeks. Just needs strength.”

·        Damarion Wyatt                 5-11   G         11                   North Lawndale

“Explosive offensive player, capable of being a high-scorer vastly underrated in some hoop circles. Tough West Side guard.”

·        Bryce Coleman                    6-7      F          12                   St. Joseph

“Logged significant minutes on the Varsity level last season, young fella left a lasting impression with his ability to make shots on the perimeter.”

·        Rich Barron                          6-4      WG     13                   St. Ignatius

“Physical slasher, capable of draining jumpers on the out-side. A player to follow. His school is anticipating a big season.”

·        Tevonta Jackson                 6-1      PG       14                   Springfield Lanphier

“Silver-quick general sees the floor exceptionally well. Creates opportunities for others. Had a good freshmen campaign in Central Illinois.”

·        Owen Freeman                   6-7      F          15                   Bradley Bourbonnais

“Shot 68 percent from the field last season, on his way to averaging 11 points & 7 rebounds. Good lookn’ prospect.”

·        Khalil Ross                            6-5      F          16                   Lincoln Way East

“Sleek & smooth has nice length & shooting ability. His coaches give him high marks. We’re slated to see him at Pangos.”

·        Sam Lewis                            6-4      PG       17                   Oak Park

“Has the offensive package to be a dynamite prospect. He is the next breakout stud at this west suburban school. Had limited Varsity opportunities last season.”

SOME OTHERS WE WILL CONTINUE TO CHART

·        Darrion Baker                      6-8      F          18                   St. Rita

·        Jackson Kotecki                   6-7      F          19                   St. Ignatius

·        Bryce Tiller                           5-9      PG       20                   Hillcrest

·        Ahmere Carson                   6-0      PG       21                   Morgan Park

·        Kaiden Space                       6-0      PG       22                   St. Rita

·        Jahiem Savage                    5-9      G         23                   Chicago Phillips

·        Marcus Pigram                   6-0      G         24                   Whitney Young

·        Cam Christie                        6-3      G         25                   Rolling Meadows

·        Ethan Kizer                           6-5      F          26                   Metamora

·        Daniel Johnson                   6-6      F          27                   Whitney Young

·        Ronald Chambers               6-1      G         28                   North Lawndale

·        Keon Alexander                  6-6      F          29                   Bolingbrook

·        Xavier Sulaiman                  6-3      G         30                   Chicago Marist