On3 2023 basketball rankings update headlined by new five-stars

On3 has released the latest update of its basketball prospect rankings for the 2023 cycle. This rankings release is the third update in the 2023 cycle. This ranking is heavily impacted by the April live period, and spring and early summer events.

This update is also an expansion of the On3 2023 rankings from 100 to the Top 150. On3 heavily prioritized the high school junior season for in-person evaluations ahead of the spring and summer AAU seasons. And now we combine them all to expand the list.

Updated On3 Top 150 for the class of 2023

The basketball player rankings scale is as follows: Five-star prospects have grades 98-100, four-star recruits have grades 90-97, while 80-89 grades are for three stars.

The first 10 prospects are five stars with a rating of 98 or higher. The rankings for current cycles will be updated on a regular schedule throughout the year with 20 five stars by the final ranking of a cycle. 

Our goal is to assess a prospect’s long-term potential in college basketball, ultimately manifested by the NBA draft.

Let’s get into some of the storylines surrounding the On3 Top 100.

GG Jackson remains the unanimous No. 1

G.G. Jackson of Columbia (S.C.) Ridge View ascended to the top of the On3 rankings March 14, and there is not sign of that changing.

The 6-foot-8, 210-power forward continues to display an ability to play on the perimeter off the bounce, and that sets him apart in the class. He is a threat from three off the catch, and he can create space and get clean looks off the dribble. He stands out in iso-situations in the half court. Jackson has been physical in the paint, strong with the ball, and he scores in traffic. He plays with very good balance, and plays through contact at a high-end level. Jackson will also rebound outside his area. He’s developed into a sure-fire NBA prospect this season with the expanded offensive game.

Jackson committed to North Carolina April 27 in what was a huge win for the Tar Heels over Duke and South Carolina.

When it came down to making the call, Jackson was again the unanimous pick for the top spot.

New 5-stars added

Five prospects added a fifth star in the latest update for the 2023 cycle. The headline is best defensive big man in high school basketball, regardless of classification. Scoring in the paint can be defined as very difficult against Ugonna Kinglsey. Kinglsey is not like any other defender we have seen in the past few years due to a complete skill set defensively. His ability to move his feet, the dexterity to block with both hands, and his timing/vertical pop have him protecting the rim, and sliding with guards on the same possession. Kentucky, Kansas, UConn and LSU are among the top schools contending for the new No. 5 overall.

Checking in at No. 9 after being unranked is versatile guard A.J. Johnson. The 6-foot-4.5 silky smooth guard can run a team, and also score effectively and efficiently off the ball. His speed in the open floor with the ball, and when he sees a straight line opportunity is similar to former Purdue star Jaden Ivey. Johnson not only has speed in the open floor, but quickness and wiggle in the half court. He has proven to be a three level scorer this spring and early summer. Johnson is the workout partner and “little brother” of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green.

Other new five stars:

No. 6 SF Matas Buzelis, Wolfeboro (N.H.) Brewster Academy

No. 7 PF Omaha Biliew, Waukee (Ia.) Link Year Prep

No. 8 PF Xavier Booker, Indianapolis (In.) Cathedral

Several big risers in the On3 Top 150

The updated On3 top 150 rankings include seven prospects that ascended 25 spots or more in the updated ranking:

No. 18 PF Sean Stewart, Windermere (Fla.) – Duke commitment

No. 26 F Devin Royal, Pickerington (Ohio) Central

No. 34 C Papa Kante, South Kent (Ct.) South Kent School

No. 35 G/W Andrej Stojakovic, Carmichael (Calif.) Jesuit

No. 43 PF/C Brandon Garrison, Oklahoma City (Okl.) Del City

No. 49 C Dennis Evans, Riverside (Calif.) Hillcrest

No. 73 PG Trey Parker, Fayetteville (N.C.) Vertical Academy

Over 50 new names in the On3 Top 150

The updated On3 top 150 rankings include more than 55 new names:

No. 9 PG A.J. Johnson, Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft

No. 21 PF J.P. Estrella, South Portland (Maine)

No. 33 PF Eric Dailey, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy

No. 36 PF Devin Williams, Corona (Calif.) Centennial

No. 37 F Zayden High, Spring Branch (Texas) Compass Prep

No. 39 SF Jamie Kaiser, Alexandria (Va.) Bishop Ireton

No. 41 G/W Kaden Cooper, Ada (Okl.) The Skills Academy

No. 44 CG Garwey Dual, Carmel (In.) High

No. 51 PF Milan Momcilovic, Pewaukee (Wisc.) High

No. 55 PF Rashaud Marshall, Blytheville (Ark.) High

No. 57 PF Brandon Williams, Middle Village (N.Y.) Christ the King

No. 59 CG Miro Little, Helsinki (Finland) Helsinki Basketball Academy – Baylor commitment

No. 70 SG Gehrig Normand, North Richland Hills (Texas) Birdville

No. 77 PF Jordan Burks, Decatur (Ala.) Central Pointe Christian

No. 80 PF Carey Booth, Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek

No. 82 CG Darius Carr, Los Angeles (Calif.) Cathedral

No. 84 CG Sebastian Mack, Las Vegas (Nv.) Durango

No. 89 PF Joseph Tugler, Houston (Texas) Cy Falls – Houston commitment

No. 94 SF Kevin Patton Jr., Chandler (Az.) Compass Prep

No. 96 SG Chris Lockett Jr., New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman

No. 100 SF Pryce Sandfort, Waukee (Ia.) Waukee Senior

No. 101 SG Courtney Anderson, Los Angeles (Calif.) Salesian

No. 102 PG Josh Hubbard, Madison (Miss.) Madison-Ridgeland

No. 105 SF Kadyn Betts, Pueblo (Colo.) Central

No. 106 SG Solomon Ball, Hagerstown (Md.) St. James

No. 112 PF Ladji Dembele, Newark (N.J.) St. Benedict Prep

No. 113 SG Reid Ducharme, Boston (Mass.) Brewster Academy

No. 115 C Blake Buchanan, Coeur D Alene (Id.) Lake City

No. 117 SF Jaylin Stewart, Seattle (Wash.) Garfield

No. 119 SG Parker Friedrichsen, Bixby (Okl.) High

No. 120 PF Arrinten Page, Marietta (Ga.) Wheeler

No. 121 SG Jason Jackson, Bradenton (Fla.) Riverview – Texas Tech commitment

No. 123 SF Malik Presley, San Marcos (Texas) High

No. 124 SG Myles Colvin, Indianapolis (In.) Heritage Christian

No. 126 PF Owen Freeman, Bradley (Ill.) Bradley-Bourbonnais – Iowa commitment

No. 127 CG Kordelius Jefferson, Arlington (Texas) Martin – Houston commitment

No. 128 C Carter Lang, Charlottesville (Va.) St. Anne’s-Belfield School

No. 130 SF Asa Thomas, Lake Forest (Ill.) High

No. 131 SF Jahmere Tripp, Brooklyn (N.Y.) Brooklyn Collegiate-a College Board School

No. 132 CG Edgerrin James Jr., Orlando (Fla.) Olympia

No. 133 PG Jaland Lowe, Missouri City (Texas) Marshall

No. 134 CG Elijah Gertrude, Jersey City (N.J.) Hudson Catholic

No. 136 SF Tucker Anderson, Centerton (Ar.) Bentonville West

No. 137 SF Tyler Bey, Newark (N.J.) St. Benedict Prep

No. 138 PF Cade Phillips, Rainbow City (Ala.) Jacksonville School – Tennessee commitment

No. 139 SG Tre Norman, Worcester (Mass.) Worcester Academy

No. 140 PG Sonny Wilson, Detroit (Mich.) Detroit Jesuit

No. 141 PF Alassane Amadou, Pottstown (Pa.) The Hill School

No. 142 C Mike Nwoko, Burlington (N.C.) The Burlington School

No. 143 SF Mouhamed Dioubate, Flushing (N.Y.) Putnam Science Academy

No. 144 SG Curtis Blair, Richmond (Va.) Steward School

No. 145 C Juslin Bodo, Castaic (Calif.) Southern California Academy

No. 146 PF Keanu Dawes, Houston (Texas) Stratford

No. 147 PF Zyier Beverly, Los Angeles (Calif.) George Washington Prep

No. 148 PF Trent Pierce, Tulsa (Ok.) Union

No. 149 C James Scott, Fayetteville (N.C.) Seventy-First