Overall Prospect Rankings Regardless of Class: #5 – #1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This fall we released our latest rankings for the classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027.&nbsp; What if you took those classes and did an overall ranking regardless of class?&nbsp;&nbsp; This is what they would look like!&nbsp; Once again this is a ranking based on college potential not what their impact will necessarily be this year in high school.&nbsp; Also incoming freshman are not included. This is our <strong>Illinois Top 50 Prospects Regardless of Class</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we unveil prospects #1 - #5!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='2125612' first='Devin' last='Cleveland'] (Kenwood - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Youth reigns supreme at the top of these rankings including starting with the top spot in the Kenwood combo guard.&nbsp; Cleveland had a massive close to the season followed by a big summer where he proved he is among the best at his position nationally.&nbsp; Such a naturally gifted scorer with a fluid game where he can score from all over the floor.&nbsp; Going to be the guy for Kenwood this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='2323624' first='Davion' last='Thompson'] (Bolingbrook - 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson had a big freshman campaign including massive games at Jack Tosh that were his official coming out party.&nbsp; The two guard can score from all over the floor with a sweet jumper, crafty handles, and ability to create any shot he wants on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] (Warren – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: NR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is the ultimate leader and winner.&nbsp; He showed that as a freshman at Warren taking them deep in the tournament and being one of the top teams in Chicago all year.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that can create shots for himself and others.&nbsp; Plus shot maker that can also slice up defenses with his passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='2105360' first='Lincoln' last='Williams'] (Kankakee – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams made a major step forward over the last calendar year.&nbsp; He elevated starting the second half of the high school season and took that momentum into the spring.&nbsp; Took the top spot in the 2026 rankings after consistent performances in camps and high profile events.&nbsp; Silky smooth scorer that has a ton of projectability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='1552475' first='Marquis' last='Clark'] (Whitney Young – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark moved up to the second spot in the junior class after a strong spring and summer.&nbsp; He has always been a silky smooth floor general, but it is ability to run a team and get others involved that has made him an even more valuable commodity at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->