Class of 2023 Rankings Overview
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The class of 2023 has been deemed to be a special class by coaches and high school basketball fans around the state. For a class that was thought to be top heavy at first, it is evolving into a class…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2023 has been deemed to be a special class by coaches and high school basketball fans around the state. For a class that was thought to be top heavy at first, it is evolving into a class with depth. In this rankings overview of the 2023 class, we will take a look at the top 10, newcomers, and players who have improved their stock. With the maturation of some of these players, this class may become one of the most heralded to date.
Top 10
- Chris Lockett Chris Lockett 6'5" | CG Isidore Newman | 2023 State #180 Nation LA
- Corey Chest Corey Chest 6'7" | SF McMain | 2023 #94 Nation MO
- Tyler Ringgold Tyler Ringgold 6'7" | SF Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC
- Brandon Hardy Brandon Hardy 6'4" | SG Zachary | 2023 State #234 Nation LA
- John Kelly John Kelly 6'7" | SF John Ehret | 2023 State #237 Nation LA
- Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA
- Canin Jefferson Canin Jefferson 6'1" | PG Newman | 2023 State LA
- Corey Skillman Corey Skillman 6'4" | SG Brother Martin | 2023 TX
- Warren Young Warren Young 6'1" | CG Walker | 2023 State LA
- Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA
Chris Lockett Chris Lockett 6'5" | CG Isidore Newman | 2023 State #180 Nation LA remains as the top rated player in this class by Prep Hoops Louisiana. The Isidore Newman guard might not have hefty numbers like other nationally ranked players but he is very deserving of the top spot. Nipping closely at his heels is the 6’8″ phenom out of McMain, Corey Chest Corey Chest 6'7" | SF McMain | 2023 #94 Nation MO . He has the potential to pass Lockett because of the attributes he possesses standing at 6’8″. Tyler Ringgold Tyler Ringgold 6'7" | SF Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC from Southern Lab holds the third spot while Brandon Hardy Brandon Hardy 6'4" | SG Zachary | 2023 State #234 Nation LA , the dynamic wing from Zachary, moves up to 4th. Rounding out the top 5 is forward John Kelly John Kelly 6'7" | SF John Ehret | 2023 State #237 Nation LA from the Shaun Dumas Academy.
Hot shooting combo guard Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA from Doyline is the sixth rated player in the class of 2023. His scoring and assist numbers are superb this season. Canin Jefferson Canin Jefferson 6'1" | PG Newman | 2023 State LA follows him at number seven. Jefferson is the top rated point guard in the class and is one of the top three in the state in any class. Corey Skillman Corey Skillman 6'4" | SG Brother Martin | 2023 TX , the marksman from Brother Martin, moves up to 8th in the rankings. Guard Warren Young Warren Young 6'1" | CG Walker | 2023 State LA remains in the top 10 at the 9th spot. Super skilled Springfield wing Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA moves slightly down but remains in the top 10 at the tenth spot.
Class of 2023 Stockrisers
There are a ton of stockrisers in this latest Louisiana class of 2023 rankings release. The player that is most notable is Jaylon Hicks Jaylon Hicks 6'5" | SF Carver | 2023 State LA . The Carver forward can score at all levels, can playmake, and he can defend. He is at number 11 now but he is a player that will probably crash the top 10 sooner than later. North Central guard De’Vion Lavergne De’Vion Lavergne 6'3" | CG North Central | 2023 State LA moves up to the 13th position. He is one of the most versatile players in the Boot and may make an assault on the top 10 as well. Anthony Johnson Anthony Johnson 6'0" | PG L.B. Landry | 2023 State LA has proved himself to be one of the best scoring point guards in the state and his upward movement reflects that. Decedric Webb Decedric Webb 6'5" | SF Huntington | 2023 State LA and Kevin Jones Kevin Jones 6'4" | SF Peabody | 2023 State LA are two of the more athletic wings in Louisiana high school hoops and they have improved their stock as well with their play this season.
2023 Newcomers
The notable newcomers to the class rankings of 2023 begin with Jordan Trahan Jordan Trahan 6'4" | SG Country Day | 2023 State LA of Country Day. The 6’3″ shooting guard can fill it up and is one of the reasons Country Day is a dangerous team as the playoffs approach. Shavurdacour Nicholas Shavurdacour Nicholas 6'5" | SF L.B. Landry | 2023 State LA of L.B. Landry has the potential to be a special talent and is a top 50 newcomer in this release. Ronneal Harold Ronneal Harold 6'6" | PF Amite | 2023 State LA of Amite is an up-and-coming forward who is has helped his team to be one of the best in 2A. E’derick Coleman E’derick Coleman 6'0" | CG Pineville | 2023 State LA of Pineville is an electric Central Louisiana guard and is one of the reasons Pineville is thinking playoffs this season. Chance Shell of Parkway is another highly skilled guard who can shoot it or put it on the deck making his debut in this latest ranking update. Check out the list of all the new additions posted on the Prep Hoops Louisiana webpage.
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