2023 Rankings Update: The Top 5
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The 2023 rankings update has been released. This list will continue to expand as players from this class continue to assert themselves in the state of Washington. We have ranked a total of 30 athletes with an additional 11 athletes included in our watchlist.
Check here for the complete rankings and take a look below at the current Top 5.
Jaylin Stewart Jaylin Stewart 6'7" | SG Garfield | 2023 State #71 Nation WA 6’6 SG Garfield High School
A well-built, physical, and explosive athlete. A well-rounded and versatile offensive player. Great size for such a highly-skilled player. Smooth athlete. Has the frame to fill out nicely. Room for improvement in foot quickness. Has a complete skill set with high basketball IQ and top-notch court vision as a passer Has a high release jumper with range? Loves to go right. Passes well off the dribble. Quality rebounder. Can improve as a defender. Tremendous talent with upside. Potential PAC 12 Talent.
Cayden McDaniel Cayden McDaniel 6'3" | CG BFL Prep | 2023 State WA 6’3 CG Wilson High School
Good length and stature for a point guard. A quick athlete with superb body control. Has tremendous instincts as a driver and passer. Delivers the difficult pass. Finishes the difficult shot. High-level layup maker. Has multiple fades away moves over his right shoulder. Shoots the ball well enough to be considered a three-level scorer. Has the potential to rebound for his position well and be a dangerous versatile defender. Potential PAC 12 Talent.
Gavin Marrs Gavin Marrs 6'11" | PF Ellensburg | 2023 State WA 6’9 PF Ellensburg High School
Has the ideal combination of size, length, skill, and athleticism at the forward position. Has a huge wingspan and great hands. A new age power forward with tremendous up-side. Can make shots from three, score down low, or create off the dribble, A do-it-all player. A tremendous rebounder and someone who should be able to defend all over the court. He has to continue to get stronger and more consistent with his motor, but the physical tools and skills are there for him to be an elite prospect.
Brooklyn Hicks 6’3 CG Timberline High School
Productive guard with good size and plenty of room to add strength. A big-time weapon with a pull-up jumper. Has a quick release and is a serious threat shooting beyond the perimeter. Has a floater and pull-up from midrange; plus vision for his position and does a nice job balancing scoring and creating. Plays hard on defense and has a pretty consistent high motor in general. Adding strength will improve his ability to finish with contact and across the board on defense. Projects as a high major starting point guard.
Kelson Gebbers Kelson Gebbers 6'6" | SF Brewster | 2023 State WA SG 6’6 Brewster High School
Standing around 6-foot-6 and possesses good length. He has positional versatility on both ends of the floor. One of the better shooters from the shooting guard position on the west coast. Has solid athleticism to complement that. Offensively he is best off the ball where he can be a catch-and-shoot guy that also attacks closeouts. On defense, he shows the ability to defend either wing spot physically and should project to be above-average on that end going forward. Potential PAC 12 Talent.