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2023 Post Sleepers

2023 Post Sleepers
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess January 22, 2023 @ 09:00 AM
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Laith Hoxworth
Laith Hoxworth 6'7" | PF | 2023
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JK Woods
JK Woods 6'5" | PF | 2023
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Carl Harris
Carl Harris 6'7" | C | 2023
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Austin Robinson
Austin Robinson 6'4" | C | 2023
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Brandenn Robinson
Brandenn Robinson 6'6" | C | 2023
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Tyler Franklin
Tyler Franklin 6'6" | PF | 2023
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Payton Cook
Payton Cook 6'6" | PF | 2023
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Jayden Watson
Jayden Watson 6'7" | PF | 2023
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DJ Wallace
DJ Wallace 6'7" | PF | 2023
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Joshua Thomas
Joshua Thomas 6'5" | PF | 2023
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Keon Alexander
Keon Alexander 6'6" | PF | 2023
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are halfway through the senior seasons for 2023 prospects across the state.&nbsp; PHI has unveiled our mid-season rankings update for the 2023 class.&nbsp; We break down the class including right here in <strong>2023 Post Sleepers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1744050' first='Carl' last='Harris'] (Rockford East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #86</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five man at 6'7” that has projectability as a plus plus offensive rebounder with skill potential showing spin moves, dunks, and mid-range jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1744051' first='JK' last='Woods'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #87</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods jumped off the floor to us early in the season with his high level athleticism.&nbsp; Little undersized, but he can be an impactful small college or JUCO player with his elite hops on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279758' first='DJ' last='Wallace'] (Hoffman Estates)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #91</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallace has been putting up solid numbers as a senior for Hoffman Estates.&nbsp; Long and lanky four man that has developmental upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476087' first='Peyton' last='Cook'] (Lincoln)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #92</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cook is a combo forward that at the small college level would be a huge mismatch as a four with his ability to stretch the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1048321' first='Joshua' last='Thomas'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #93</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas has a ton of intriguing physical tools.&nbsp; Starting to come into his own as one of the big 3 for the Willdkits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476095' first='Tyler' last='Franklin'] (Cobden)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #96</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin has had a monster season for Cobden posting insane point and rebound totals.&nbsp; The lefty four will be a great small college get.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279766' first='Jayden' last='Watson'] (Bloom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #101</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like where the game of Watson is going.&nbsp; Versatile threat as a defender and improved offensive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='939048' first='Keon' last='Alexander'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #102</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander is a high motor post that can rebound at a high level and is effective cleaning up junk points around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476089' first='Brandenn' last='Robinson'] (Springfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #112</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is a physical undersized five that shined over the summer as a physically imposing center that can really board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537997' first='Austin' last='Robinson'] (Springfield Lanphier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #128</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is a super productive five man from Lanphier who gets the most out of his ability as a rebounder and low post scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1744070' first='Laith' last='Hoxworth'] (Johnston City)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #135</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoxworth jumped off the floor to us during the fall with his athleticism at a Pure Sweat Camp.&nbsp; Lefty four man presents upside that can be developed at small college or JUCO levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We are halfway through the senior seasons for 2023 prospects across the state.  PHI has unveiled our mid-season rankings update for the 2023 class.  We break down the class including right here in 2023 Post Sleepers!

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