Overall Prospect Rankings: #1-#5

<p>Over the last month we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023.  What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class?   This is what they would look like!  This is our <strong>Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class</strong>!</p> <p>Today we unveil prospects #1 - #5!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id="529033" first="Max" last="Christie"] (Rolling Meadows – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Last Year’s Rank: #1</p> <p>The Michigan State commit retains his spot at the top of the overall rankings.  This Rolling Meadows shooting guard has all the tricks in his bag as an elite offensive weapon being able to score from all over the floor with such fluidity and ease.  Can rise over his opponents for jumpers or get to the rim with smooth handles.  Potential one and done candidate for the Spartans.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id="771516" first="AJ" last="Casey"] (Whitney Young – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Last Year’s Rank: #2</p> <p>Casey also holds on to his spot from last year.  He is an athletic power forward who fits the new age game to perfection.  Versatile inside/outside threat that can impact on both ends.  Offensively he can hit face up shots, put it on the deck, score in the post, and rim run.  Defensively he can guard on the perimeter along with protecting the rim in the paint.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id="939077" first="Javonte" last="Taylor"] (Kenwood – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Last Year’s Rank: NR</p> <p>Taylor has one of the most feathery perimeter shots in the state.  The Kenwood four man can really let it fly from deep with a quick and effortless stroke.  Combine that with his athleticism and how he can leave an impression on both ends and you have an elite prospect.  The scary part is his best basketball is still ahead of him!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id="529051" first="Bryce" last="Hopkins"] (Fenwick – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Last Year’s Rank: #5</p> <p>Hopkins might be the most dominant player in the state.  The Kentucky signee is a powerfully built power forward that can do damage all over the floor.  His ability to consistently produce is what makes him special.  Powerful player that scores from all three levels and rebounds at a high rate.  Going to be a big time addition for the future of Big Blue Nation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id="863582" first="Jaden" last="Schutt"] (Yorkville Christian – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Last Year’s Rank: #26</p> <p>The best shooter in the state Schutt has the definition of a picture perfect stroke from deep.  Elevation off the floor and the mechanics are perfect every single time.  With such an emphasis on shooting he is an elite prospect.  Much more than just a shooter though as he has bounce and is a greatly enhanced all-around player.</p>