Overall Rankings Regardless of Class: #26-#30
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This fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! Once again this is…
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Continue ReadingThis fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026. What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class? This is what they would look like! Once again this is a ranking based on college potential not what their impact will necessarily be this year in high school. This is our Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class!
Today we unveil prospects #26 – #30!
#26 Elijah Lovemore Elijah Lovemore 6'2" | PG Bloom | 2025 State #344 Nation IL (Bloom – 2025)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Lovemore is a combo that can be effective both on and off the ball. Explosive ball handler that gets where he needs on the floor to do damage. Finishes well at the rim through contact and is a capable pull up jump shooter. Overall really like his competitiveness and toughness at the lead guard spot.
#27 Jake Nosek Jake Nosek 6'8" | C Metea Valley | 2025 State #377 Nation IL (Metea Valley – 2025)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Nosek blew up in June. The face up five was lights out from the perimeter knocking in threes at a super high rate. Long and lanky center that can stretch the floor, move in for a pull up when closed out hard, rim run, and also is a quality shot blocker.
#28 Amir Danforth Amir Danforth 6'1" | SG Rockford Auburn | 2026 State IL (Rockford Auburn – 2026)
Last Year’s Rank: NR
Danforth is the next star at Rockford Auburn. The shooting guard is a plus shooter from distance that puts a lot of arc on his shot. Like how he gets after it defensively with his active hands and moving his feet. Plays well in transition. A lot of tools to work with here!
#29 Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL (Simeon – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: #35
Brown will finish his career in the CPS for the historic Wolverines . Should be there go to player from day one with his electric ball handling, finishing ability, and shot making from the perimeter. Known mostly as a scorer don’t discount his improved defense and distributing prowess.
#30 Josh Pickett Josh Pickett 6'5" | SG St. Laurence | 2024 State #277 Nation IL (St. Laurence – 2024)
Last Year’s Rank: #25
Look for Pickett to be the leader on a talented St. Laurence squad this season. Undervalued on the recruiting trail despite his plus size and how he can play both on and off the ball. Solid shooter that can handle and is a quality distributor. Will be able to guard one through threes. High academic prospect as well.