Best Available: 2023 Illinois Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the early signing period winding down we wanted to give an update on who are the top prospects at each position still on the board in 2023 in Illinois.&nbsp; Here are <strong>Best Available: 2023 Illinois Posts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056104' first='Chikasi' last='Ofoma'] (Curie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #41</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ofoma is the top post on the board heading into the season.&nbsp; Physical junk yard dog type post that plays with toughness on the boards getting a lot of his work done on the offensive glass and is a tenacious defender.&nbsp; D2 and JUCOs would be wise to look at him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215286' first='Prince' last='Adams'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams has a lot of intriguing physical tools with his build and athleticism.&nbsp; Versatility to play some three and some five in a small ball lineup, but is a traditional four.&nbsp; Has some ball skills along with his ability to rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='939035' first='Donaven' last='Younger'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #46&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Younger had a lot of hype early in his career, but the production just wasn't there the last few seasons.&nbsp; He made a big jump this summer showing flashes of what he can bring as a rim runner, dive threat, and shot blocker with size along with athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113521' first='Zack' last='Hawkinson'] (Sacred Heart Griffin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawkinson put his team on his back and carried them across the line to a 3A state title.&nbsp; Strong and undersized post that is so crafty in the paint and has some face up ability as well.&nbsp; Could see a D2 taking him and being very happy with the production they will get.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215298' first='Mark' last='Nikolich-Wilson'] (Rolling Meadows)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baby Krutwig as we labeled him this summer is a point-center with high level passing skills, craftiness around the hoop, and is a quality area rebounder.&nbsp; He is a perfect piece to round out a team at the D2, NAIA, or high D3 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537980' first='Aries' last='Hull'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hull moved back to Illinois for his senior season at Bolingbrook.&nbsp; Presents excellent length and mobility up front.&nbsp; Rim runner and finisher around the hoop that has bounce and upside.&nbsp; Like what we saw in limited viewings this summer defensively as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1048311' first='Tyler' last='Van Gorp'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TVG is a center that saw limited minutes as a junior, but will have a much larger role this season.&nbsp; At 6'11” this five man can stretch the floor with his shooting and displayed more toughness scoring and rebounding than we had previously seen during July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476092' first='Joel' last='Brown'] (Marshall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown was a revelation with his play over the summer on the PHC.&nbsp; True five man that anchors down low and scores on the block with both touch and power.&nbsp; Rebounds very well in his area and is a shot blocking presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1148119' first='Jeremy' last='Harrington'] (Curie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrington might be the leading scorer for Curie when it is all said and done this year.&nbsp; Strong bodied four that can stretch with his shooting and is a tough minded productive post that should be a nice small college big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113520' first='Kevin' last='Anthony'] (Von Steuben)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Ranking: #56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of upside with Anthony.&nbsp; Love the size and length here along with his athleticism.&nbsp; Big time shot blocker that offensively for most of his career was pure finisher, but has added some skill over the last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->