New 247 Rankings

[MDHuskFan]

 

[MDHuskFan]

Big bump & nice write up for Jaylen & Castle

Biggest risers in the updated 247Sports Top 150 rankings for the class of 2023

These are the 2023 prospects who saw the biggest jumps in the new rankings update.

247sports.com

 

[superjohn]

#9 for Castle, Ball and Stewart also move up.

It's nice to finally see Castle get a just ranking. He's the real deal, a surefire 5 star McD's all-American. We haven't had a kid like this in a while.

 

[navery12]

Stephon Castle 9 (Composite 16)
Solo Ball 33 (37)
Jaylin Stewart 58 (62)
Youssouf Singare 120 (UR)
Jayden Ross 124 (122)

 

[MDHuskFan]

Castle - 9
Solo - 33
Stewart - 58
Singare - 120
Ross- 124

 

[aburks41]

I want next years roster to look like this:

G: Castle / Diarra / Alleyne / Ball
W: Hawkins / Jackson / Ross / Stewart
F: Karaban / Johnson / Clingan / Singare

Plus one transfer: preferably whoever the best player in the portal is

Hawkins is probably gone but I think there is a good chance he comes back to improve his stock. He's not a lottery pick right now, but he could be next season

 

[PNolanFan]

I want next years roster to look like this:

G: Castle / Diarra / Alleyne / Ball
W: Hawkins / Jackson / Ross / Stewart
F: Karaban / Johnson / Clingan / Singare

Plus one transfer: preferably whoever the best player in the portal is

Hawkins is probably gone but I think there is a good chance he comes back to improve his stock. He's not a lottery pick right now, but he could be next season

That would be tough to get 12 guys in the rotation, I do not expect ross and singare to get many minutes next year although I suppose Singare might end up being our primary backup center. At the guard position, I am expecting ball and castle to start with diarra being a backup. At the wing I will be very very surprised if hawkins is back but would be awesome if he is

 

[superjohn]

Nice little writeup on Castle and Stewart as two of their biggest risers...

Updated 247Sports 2023 Top 150 rankings headlined by a must-see 'Big 8'

The 2023 national rankings may have been updated, but they haven't been finalized. As it currently stands, there are no less than eight prospects who could make a legitimate case for the No. 1 spot in the class of 2023.

247sports.com

 

[HooperScooper]

So now Castle is #9 here and #11 on On3, both of which were updated this week. Curious to see where he is on Rivals when they update their rankings. He's currently #24. Certainly looks like Hurley has his first 5 star recruit and probably McDonald's All American.

 

[CTBasketball]

That would be tough to get 12 guys in the rotation, I do not expect ross and singare to get many minutes next year although I suppose Singare might end up being our primary backup center. At the guard position, I am expecting ball and castle to start with diarra being a backup. At the wing I will be very very surprised if hawkins is back but would be awesome if he is

Lol where do you think Hawkins is gonna play? He’ll start over Ball.

 

[JonnyRI]

I want next years roster to look like this:

G: Castle / Diarra / Alleyne / Ball
W: Hawkins / Jackson / Ross / Stewart
F: Karaban / Johnson / Clingan / Singare

Plus one transfer: preferably whoever the best player in the portal is

Hawkins is probably gone but I think there is a good chance he comes back to improve his stock. He's not a lottery pick right now, but he could be next season

No Richie on the list ….?

 

[Mister P]

 

[Tenspro2002]

Assuming Sanogo and Hawkins are gone, a starting lineup of

Castle
Ball
Jackson
Karaban
Clingan

with a bench of

Diarra
Stewart
Johnson
Singare

is pretty good.

 

[aburks41]

No Richie on the list ….?

He hasn't cracked the rotation in 3 years...Don't need to say much more than that

 

[PNolanFan]

Lol where do you think Hawkins is gonna play? He’ll start over Ball.

I am expecting him to be playing somewhere else, either the G league or the NBA depending on how the rest of the year goes

 

[MDHuskFan]

Assuming Sanogo and Hawkins are gone, a starting lineup of

Castle
Ball
Jackson
Karaban
Clingan

with a bench of

Diarra
Stewart
Johnson
Singare

is pretty good.

Been mentioned Alleyne may stay his Covid year to play with Castle as well.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Lol where do you think Hawkins is gonna play? He’ll start over Ball.

He’s been on a lot of NBA mock drafts

 

[CTBasketball]

I am expecting him to be playing somewhere else, either the G league or the NBA depending on how the rest of the year goes

He’s been on a lot of NBA mock drafts

His career will be shorter than Bouknights!

 

[PNolanFan]

His career will be shorter than Bouknights!

As of today's date, I think I would bet on Hawkins playing more NBA minutes than Bouknight

 

[HooperScooper]

So now Castle is #9 here and #11 on On3, both of which were updated this week. Curious to see where he is on Rivals when they update their rankings. He's currently #24. Certainly looks like Hurley has his first 5 star recruit and probably McDonald's All American.

He's going to get that bump up on Rivals also. Just saw this article from 8 days ago.

2. STEPHON CASTLE​

CURRENT RANKING: 24
WHY HE’S EARNED A BUMP: Castle already carries a lofty, top 25 ranking but his development as a do-it-all guard has that ranking feeling a little low. Few guards in the class impact the game in as many ways as Castle, whose length, court vision, motor and improved shooting ability have helped him stuff stat sheets this season. In addition to possessing true three-level scoring ability, he’s a threat to rack up double-digit assists or rebounds every time he takes the floor. He has seemingly cut back on bad turnovers as a senior as well. Castle is becoming even more dangerous off the bounce, as he’s difficult to keep away from the rim without fouling.
RECRUITMENT: Castle has signed with UConn.

I've Got Five On It: Players likely to see a bump in 2023 rankings

Oregon commit Jackson Shelstad continues to show a well-rounded game and he has thrived against elite competition.

basketballrecruiting.rivals.com

 

[gtcam]

His career will be shorter than Bouknights!

WRONG
Bouk is done because of decisions he made and was able to get away without being confronted
Hawkins is coachable and has his head screwed on straight, his upside is huge - I trust what CP3 says.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

As of today's date, I think I would bet on Hawkins playing more NBA minutes than Bouknight

Maybe because mentally he’d be able to handle the NBA more, but he’s not Bouknight skill wise right now.

His isolation game is just not there.

 

[JB75]

I want next years roster to look like this:

G: Castle / Diarra / Alleyne / Ball
W: Hawkins / Jackson / Ross / Stewart
F: Karaban / Johnson / Clingan / Singare

Plus one transfer: preferably whoever the best player in the portal is

Hawkins is probably gone but I think there is a good chance he comes back to improve his stock. He's not a lottery pick right now, but he could be next season

I thought newton was a junior? Why am I all of a sudden seeing “Senior”next to his name on the roster? And I thought the only seniors were Alleyne and joey c?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I want next years roster to look like this:

G: Castle / Diarra / Alleyne / Ball
W: Hawkins / Jackson / Ross / Stewart
F: Karaban / Johnson / Clingan / Singare

Plus one transfer: preferably whoever the best player in the portal is

Hawkins is probably gone but I think there is a good chance he comes back to improve his stock. He's not a lottery pick right now, but he could be next season

Would love to see Hawkins come back for another year. Think Ball plays over Alleyne and possibly even Diarra or at least I would hope. He brings much needed penetration skills.

I don’t see where a transfer would fit on the roster unless we plan on not playing someone. We have a great recruiting class, I would hate to halt the development of one of the guys for a plug in player unless maybe a C.

Ball and Castle is just the backcourt we need moving forward. Really can’t say enough about how exciting this class is.

 

[superjohn]

Maybe because mentally he’d be able to handle the NBA more, but he’s not Bouknight skill wise right now.

His isolation game is just not there.

The NBA is all about shooting and defense, two things Bouknight is pretty terrible at.

Well actually not much about defense anymore but they still want you to have the ability to defend.