Top 10 high school basketball players in Illinois

1.)Asa Thomas, SF, Lake Forest- The 6-foot-7, 185-pound small forward has been a star on the AAU circuit for the Illinois Wolves during his high school career, but has also impressed while on the court at Lake Forest. As a junior, Thomas averaged 17.4 points per game, showcasing his smooth shooting stroke.

2.)Brock Harding, PG, Moline- A 6-foot, 155-pound point guard, Harding was a Class 4A first-team all-state player for Moline in 2021-22, averaging 19.3 points and 5.6 assists. defender and scorer who also racked up 93 steals last season while shooting 56% from the field and 82% from the free-throw line.

3.)Davius Loury, PF, Kenwood Academy- Loury is a strong scorer who can shoot well and can finish at the basket. He has also become a valuable defender for the Broncos in part thanks to his length at 6-foot-7.

4.)Miles Rubin, PF, Simeon- At 6-foot-9, Rubin moves well while also maintaining a strong presence inside. Last season at Simeon, he averaged around 16 points and 10 rebounds per game, helping lead the Wolverines on a trip to the state tournament

5.)Dalen Davis, PG, Whitney Young- At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Davis is one of the smaller players on this list, but his talent stacks up with just about anyone. A solid shooter, attacker of the basket and terrific passer, Davis led Whitney Young to a Chicago Public League title last season, and will look to do the same in 2022-23.

6.)Owen Freeman, PF, Moline- Freeman spent his first three seasons playing at Bradley-Bourbonnais where he averaged double-doubles each of the past two seasons, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds per game as a junior. A strong scorer inside and out who also moves quickly for his size,

7.)Macaleab Rich, SF, East St. Louis- the 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward will put a cap on what has been a strong career for the Flyers. Last season as a junior, Rich averaged 19.2 points and 10.9 rebounds while shooting 55% from the field.

8.)Cameron Christie, SG, Rolling Meadows- averaging 14 points for Rolling Meadows as a sophomore, Cameron took a big leap forward in his junior season, scoring 22 points per contest. The 6-foot-5 guard is a natural scorer but also a versatile player who has plenty of length.

9.)Dai Dai Ames, PG, Kenwood Academy- A quick player, solid defender and strong passer, Ames can also score with the best of them whether it is shooting or getting to the hoop. As a junior, the 6-foot-1 point guard proved just that, averaging 24 points along with five assists and three steals.

10.)Jeremy Fears Jr., PG, Joliet West- Fears Jr. has had his high school basketball journey come full circle as he returns home to play for Joliet West this season.