2023 Top Available Independent School Prospects

<p>The 2023 class is starting to take shape as Patrick School point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1219840" first="Kenny" last="Satterfield Jr"]</strong> committed to UAB yesterday. Hun guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901969" first="Daniel" last="Vessey"]</strong> is heading to Army, but there is still a bunch of available talent in the independent schools. Here are the top 2023 available independent school prospects.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901957" first="Jayden" last="Lemond"], 6’3 PG Blair Academy</strong></p> <p>Lemond will be the guy leading the offense for the Buccaneers and should have a big 2022-23 season. The 6’3 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get by his defender and finish around the basket. Lemond rarely gets sped up by on-ball pressure and knows how to find his teammates in the half court. He has a nice release on his jumper and uses his hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Lemond is a true point guard prospect who makes plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1400487" first="Ladji" last="Dembele"], 6’9 PF St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p>Dembele has had a big spring and summer as he shows the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. The 6’9 forward has a physical frame, which he uses to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Dembele shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc and moves well without the ball in his hands. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to swat shots around the basket. Dembele is a talented forward prospect whose stock should continue to rise with his strong play.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269659" first="Babacar" last="Mbengue"], 7’0 C Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p>Mbengue was a part of New World’s success during the AAU season as he has picked up eight offers in the last couple of weeks. The 7-footer runs the floor hard, creating easy layups and dunks for himself in transition. Mbengue is a solid finisher around the basket and knows how to get position down low. He is a big-time shot-blocker as he uses his combination of size and athleticism to alter shots around the basket and is a strong rebounder. Mbengue is a physical post prospect who has had a big AAU season, which has increased his stock in a big way.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1204295" first="Emile" last="Johnson"], 6’10 C Quality Academy Prep</strong></p> <p>Johnson is an intriguing prospect to watch in the 2023 class with his combination of length and athleticism. The 6’10 post finishes nicely above the rim and has a solid touch in the paint. Johnson plays with a good motor and has an underrated handle. He is a good shot-blocker and runs the floor hard at both ends. Johnson is a prospect to watch with his combination of size, length, skill and athleticism.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1204335" first="Ryan" last="Williams"], 6’3 SG St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p>Williams had a good summer with the NY Jayhawks, and it should carry over into the regular season for the Grey Bees. The 6’3 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he is a strong finisher around the rim and does not mind contact. Williams is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He is an underrated passer and moves well without the ball in his hands. Williams is an athletic guard prospect who makes plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="992512" first="Seck" last="Zongo"], 6’7 PF Patrick School</strong></p> <p><strong>Symeon Efstathiou, 6’9 PF Hun</strong></p> <p><strong>Luke Paragon, 6’4 SG Blair Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>Alexzaye Johnson, 6’3 PG St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013041" first="David" last="Luberoff"], 6’9 PF Blair Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1456812" first="Cyril" last="Martynov"], 6’11 PF Lawrenceville</strong></p> <p><strong>Jacob Beccles, 6’4 G Lawrenceville</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902748" first="Hampton" last="Sanders"], 6’0 PG Lawrenceville</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013065" first="Ian" last="Imegwu"], 6’8 PF Blair Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013073" first="Carnegie" last="Johnson"], 6’0 PG Blair Academy</strong></p>