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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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe 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
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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
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Jamaria Clark
Jamaria
Clark
6'2" | CG
Doyline | 2023
State
LA
 - Canin Jefferson Canin Jefferson 6'0" | PG Newman | 2023 State LA
- Corey Skillman Corey Skillman 6'4" | SG Brother Martin | 2023 TX
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Warren Young
Warren
Young
6'1" | CG
Walker | 2023
State
LA
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Jakobe Dykes
Jakobe
Dykes
6'5" | SF
Springfield | 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″.Â
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. Â
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.Â
Canin Jefferson
Canin
Jefferson
6'0" | 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.Â
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
Springfield | 2023
State
LA
moves slightly down but remains in the top 10 at the tenth spot. Â
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.Â
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.Â
Decedric Webb
Decedric
Webb
6'4" | 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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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. Â
The rankings from Prep Hoops are the most comprehensive rankings of any service on the internet. High school players from all portions of Louisiana are represented. Continue to check the rankings to see if your favorite player is listed.
