2023 Rankings: Stock Rising Wings/Forwards, Part II

The 2023 rankings have been updated as a new high school season approaches. Here’s a look at Part II of the Stock Rising Wings/Forwards in the 2023 rankings.

Zion McDuffie Zion McDuffie 6'4" | SF Butler | 2023 State NC | Butler High

from No. 123 to No. 91

McDuffie is a 6-foot-4 hybrid player that can play the wing/forward spot give his strong frame and athleticism. He likes to use his length and bounce on both ends of the floor, especially on the fastbreak, to make plays at the rim. As he shows he’s back to good health, look for more teams to jump on his recruitment over at Butler High. 

Evan Ashemore Evan Ashemore 6'5" | SF JL Chambers | 2023 State NC | JL Chambers High

from No. 177 to No. 97 

Ashemore is another versatile prospect that can play the wing and forward spot at 6-foot-5. He’s got nice athleticism and uses it to battle in the paint and on the boards. As he shows his ability to knock down shots and create in space, look for teams to start tracking him on the recruiting trail. 

Vytas Nausedas Vytas Nausedas 6'5" | SF Cape Fear Academy | 2023 State NC | Cape Fear Academy

from No. 111 to No. 101

Nausedas is an under-the-radar name that’s slowly starting to get noticed over at Cape Fear Academy. He’s an athletic, 6-foot-6 prospect that can operate inside and out given his strength and athleticism. He won’t hesitate to get downhill and make plays at the rim when given opportunities as well. Look for his name to grow in the 2023 class this season.

Julian Silvestri Julian Silvestri 6'4" | CG Wayne Country Day | 2023 NC | Wayne Country Day

from No. 188 to No. 133

Silvestri is an emerging wing prospect at 6-foot-5 that’s developed as a shooter, defender and rebounder in the 2023 class. He had a productive summer showing off his development on the perimeter. As he bounces back from a knee injury, look for his name to emerge in the Wayne Country Day rotation in 2021-22.

Gio Nannucci Gio Nannucci 6'4" | SF Southeast Guilford | 2023 State NC | Southeast Guilford

from No. 157 to No. 140

Nannucci is a name that’s slowly climbing up the 2023 ranks at Southeast Guilford. He came on strong with Basketpoint USA this past grassroots season as a perimeter threat and slasher that can finish in traffic. He’s a 6-foot-4 prospect with length that can play multiple roles on the floor with strength and frame.