2023 Rankings Update: Top 5

<p>The class of 2023 in Colorado has some of the best prospects that the state has seen. The top of the class is filled with multiple high major D1 prospects.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="921100" first="Baye" last="Fall"]- Colorado Hawks</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="921100" first="Baye" last="Fall"] has claimed the number one spot in the class of 2023 ever since moving to Colorado from Senegal. Baye is a nationally ranked top 10 player in the nation and has received offers from many high major division one schools. Baye is unique in how he moves from a 6’11 prospect, he has elite bounce and great footspeed for a big allowing him to be one of the best shot blockers in the nation. Recently he has improved his offensive game by having a consistent turnaround jumper that is very hard to guard. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="965778" first="Assane" last="Diop"]- Colorado Hawks</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="965778" first="Assane" last="Diop"] is another big man prospect from Senegal, who has a very unique playstyle and high upside. Assane may just be the best passing big man prospect in the nation. With the ball in his hands, he has a high IQ and is able to look over defenders to find cutting teammates. Assane does everything you want out of a big man as well, he is a good rebounder, a solid shot blocker, and plays hard on the defensive end. One of the most intriguing things about Assane is his potential to be a high-level defender who can guard any position on the floor. He gets very low on his defensive stance, has good footwork, and uses his long arms to bother defenders and deflect the ball. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1317570" first="Baye" last="Ndongo"]- Utah Prospects</strong></p> <p>You may notice a trend here... another high major D1 prospect from Senegal! [player_tooltip player_id="1317570" first="Baye" last="Ndongo"] has made a name for himself as a hardworking player who does all the dirty work. Defensively, Baye, has great shot-blocking instincts flying threw the air for exhilarating blocks. He has shown potential to be a combo-forward at the next level with the ability to put the ball on the floor for drives and has a developing jump shot. Near the rim, he finishes everything, whether that is through contact or finishing with high flying dunks. As of right now, Baye is not nationally ranked, that has to change soon!</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="969431" first="Kadyn" last="Betts"]- Pluto Prospects</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="969431" first="Kadyn" last="Betts"] is a combo-forward who has received offers and interest from many high major schools. Kadyn has set himself apart with his knockdown jumper from three-point land, he has a consistent form and is a tough shot maker. He is a player who understands his role, while he is able to score outside and off of the dribble, he still battles down low. Kadyn uses his solid frame to box out big men and is great at grabbing boards. He is a match-up nightmare, down low he is sturdy and has great hands for catching in the post or creating second chance opportunities; then off of the dribble he can beat big men with quick moves to the basket or pull up for a jumper.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="921104" first="Christian" last="Hammond"]- Utah Prospects</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="921104" first="Christian" last="Hammond"] has proven to be a deadly scorer in the past, and now has extended his game to be a legit combo-guard. Christian has been seen on the Adidas Gauntlet dropping dimes to teammates. He has good height for a guard and is a player who is good at creating contact with the ball in his hands. From beyond the three-point line, he is a payer you cannot give much space to, he uses great footwork to get into a rhythm on his jumpers. Christian is a natural competitor who brings it on both ends of the floor. He has proven to be a great shot creator for himself and others.</p>