2023 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<p>The 2023 rankings update is finally here with almost 260 prospects making the rankings. Every update comes with new additions who shake up the rankings and this update is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2023 rankings update.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1400487" first="Ladji" last="Dembele"], 6’8 PF St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p>Dembele had an impactful debut season for the Gray Bees as he was a force down low. The 6’8 forward skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has a nice touch around the basket. Dembele runs the floor hard and is capable of knocking down open jumpers from behind the arc. He uses his athleticism to alter shots around the basket and moves well off the ball. Dembele is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential and is only getting better with more reps in game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1400498" first="Jahlil" last="Bethea"], 6’3 CG Patrick School</strong></p> <p>Bethea is a skilled guard prospect who is capable of making plays with the ball in his hands. The 6’3 guard has a good handle, which he uses to break down his defender and finish around the basket. Bethea also has a nice touch on his floater and pulls up with confidence on his jumpers. He does not mind drawing contact and is an underrated passer. Bethea is a scoring guard prospect who should continue to get buckets in his senior season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1204295" first="Emile" last="Johnson"], 6’10 C Quality Academy Prep</strong></p> <p>Johnson is one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2023 class as he can impact the game in a number of ways. The 6’10 post plays with a nonstop motor and runs the floor hard. Johnson has an underrated face-up game as he can get to the basket from the perimeter and knock down open jumpers. He uses his combination of size and athleticism to alter shots around the basket, making him one of the better rim protectors in the class. Johnson is only getting better and his growth will be one to watch in the 2022-23 season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1402217" first="Korbyn" last="Samuels"], 6’3 CG Patrick School</strong></p> <p>Samuels may be part of a talented Celtics’ backcourt, but he was still able to make an impact. The 6’3 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he can finish strong above the rim and does not mind contact. Samuels is more than just a slasher as he can also score in the mid-range and knock down shots from behind the arc. He has the athleticism to defend both backcourt spots and fights for rebounds at both ends. Samuels is an athletic, two-way guard who should continue to make plays for the Patrick School in 2022-23.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1204335" first="Ryan" last="Williams"], 6’3 SG St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p>Williams was part of a deep perimeter group for the Gray Bees, but that did not stop him from making an impact. The 6’3 guard has a nice release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Williams is more than just a shooter as he can also finish around the basket and has an underrated handle. He makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Williams is a tough guard prospect whose ability to hit shots will help his stock in a big way.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1400500" first="Tarik" last="Bicic"], 6’5 SG Rutherford</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1401559" first="Parker" last="Neuenhaus"], 6’7 PF Saddle River Day</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1401563" first="Marco" last="Restelli"], 6’2 SG Morris Catholic</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013052" first="Logan" last="Howland"], 6’7 PF Hun</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1400499" first="Caleb" last="Embeya"], 6’8 PF Patrick School</strong></p>