Illinois 2023 PG Stock Risers
What prospects made the biggest moves up the board in the 2023 class among the point guards and combos? We dive into it right here!
Xavier Sulaiman Xavier Sulaiman 6'3" | SG Oak Lawn | 2023 State IL (Marist)
Previous Ranking: #21
Current Ranking: #10
Sulaiman has been excellent in each and every setting we have seen him in the last several months. In the Illinois Wolves scrimmages he was outstanding. What makes him standout is his size at 6’3” along with his shot making ability from the perimeter. Both of those were on full display this summer!
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (Brother Rice)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #22
Henderson put on a show for the Illinois Hoopstars with a breakout performance on the PHC. The dynamic guard played at multiple age levels not being phased by anything. Slick ball hander that scored in the paint, drilled jumpers, and displayed playmaking ability.
Troy Cicero Troy Cicero 6'2" | PG Romeoville | 2023 State IL (Joliet Central)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #39
This 6’0” point guard is a smooth lead guard that manipulates ball screen action and can get to the rim with athleticism. Blows by his man with a burst off the bounce. Shows a good feel for the game.
Adam Beasley Adam Beasley 6'1" | PG Bloomington | 2023 State IL (Bloomington)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #43
Beasley made a name for himself early in the summer on the PHC. He is a 5’11” point guard that has speed to burn and the ball on a string! The Bloomington guard is a shifty floor general that jukes and jives through the defense. Loves utilizing a floater in the lane. Plays with tremendous speed accelerating through holes in the defense where he converts acrobatic layups. Pesky on ball defender that has active hands creating turnovers.