Final 2023 Rankings: Wing Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI has unveiled the final 2023 rankings.&nbsp; Which wings from Illinois boosted their stock the most in the final update? <em>Don't have a subscription?&nbsp; Try it out at a special discounted rate of 30% by using code “Scottburgess30”.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1371086' first='Anthony' last='Jabe Haith'] (Marmion Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #90<br>Current Ranking: #71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haith intrigued us during the spring/summer with M14 on the PHC and continued to boost his stock leading his squad deep in the state tournament.&nbsp; Long and lanky wing that has a feathery jump shot and feel for the game.&nbsp; Lewis was on him early and the D2 scooped him up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jahiem Savage (Phillips)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #123<br>Current Ranking: #79</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Savage was one of the leading scorers in the state this season.&nbsp; You are buying the size and shot making here out of Savage.&nbsp; We saw him get super hot with his perimeter jumper in several games.&nbsp; Concise and smooth lefty scoring guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1048374' first='Michael' last='Ratliff'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #125<br>Current Ranking: #85</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ratliff became the sixth senior star for Simeon this year along with the five D1 commits.&nbsp; The uncommitted two guard started most of the time and was given the assignment to defend the other teams top perimeter scorer.&nbsp; He was effective in doing so with how well he moves his feet and has active hands.&nbsp; Tremendous intangibles across the board.&nbsp; Offensively he finds ways to impact the game as a connector and getting buckets when opportunities present themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1371068' first='Tyson' last='Swanson'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #141<br>Current Ranking: #91</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swanson took over for Metamora as a senior being their go to player all season long.&nbsp; Strong bodied two guard used his frame finishing inside along with being a sound three point shooter.&nbsp; When the game was on the line in Champaign he took over and led them to a 3A crown.&nbsp; Small schools should be all over him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215294' first='Mason' last='Funk'] (Normal U-High)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #159<br>Current Ranking: #93</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Funk is another small school gem from central Illinois.&nbsp; The Normal U-High small forward has good length and skill.&nbsp; Plus shooter from deep that is best off the catch and brings versatility as a defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1744068' first='Evan' last='Noelle'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #133<br>Current Ranking: #101</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I saw Noelle in person in January at the Pinckneyville Shootout.&nbsp; He put on one of the best shooting performances we saw all year.&nbsp; The two guard was rising up with ease for threes in bunches.&nbsp; Crisp and clean shooting mechanics.&nbsp; Solid athlete that has some bounce.&nbsp; Small colleges and JUCO's take a look!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1881749' first='Andy' last='Nash'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #116</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nash emerged at the state tournament once Kunka got hurt.&nbsp; The Carthage commit was lights out with his perimeter shot making.&nbsp; At his size with how he knocks in shots he will be a valuable commodity at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1881750' first='Jevon' last='Warren'] (TF North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR<br>Current Ranking: #121</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren is a strong and athletic wing that posted very solid numbers as a senior.&nbsp; He was the player that made TF North go with his scoring pop on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->