"Big Three" headline updated Class of 2013 Top 100

There's no shortage of depth and talent in high school basketball's 2013 class, but expect a special trio at the top of MaxPreps.com's updated rankings to dominate the attention over the next two years.

Jabari Parker of Simeon (Chicago, Ill.), Julius Randle of Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas) and Nerlens Noel of Tilton School (Tilton, N.H.) might be the top three prospects in the country regardless of class.

"There hasn't been a top three this good in a very long time – all three are future NBA studs," CBSSports.com recruiting analyst Jeff Borzello said. "You could make an argument that Parker, Randle and Noel are the three best prospects not playing professionally right now, and that includes college players. Unlike 2012, you can't accuse any of the three of not working hard or gunning for the No. 1 spot. They're all determined to get better – and they're all supremely talented."

Parker, a 6-foot-8, 225-pound small forward, is already a two-time state champion at Simeon. He backed up his No. 1 status over the summer by earning MVP honors at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the Nike Global Challenge.

"Over the last year or so, Parker redefined his body and simply took his game to the next level," Borzello said. "He can do everything offensively, from knocking down outside shots and mid-range jumpers to posting up players around the rim or finishing off the dribble. More importantly, Parker is a smart and savvy player who doesn't force shots or hog the ball in order to get points. He has a basketball background, and is poised to continue his development."

Randle, a ferocious 6-9, 240-pound power forward, averaged over 24 points and 12 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Prestonwood Christian. He has drawn comparisons to Derrick Coleman, Kevin Garnett and Chris Webber, among others.

"Randle is a matchup nightmare – at this level, the next level and possibly the NBA," Borzello said. "He is physical and strong in the paint, but also showed an ability in the summer to handle the ball and take defenders off the dribble. Randle can hit mid-range shots and will attack the glass. Essentially, when he is determined to get a basket, there is little that can stop him."

Noel was the focal point over the summer for the Boston Amateur Basketball Club, which piled up a record of 80-3 and captured Nike's EYBL crown. The 6-10 center and native of Everett, Mass., is a game-changer defensively, dominating with his unmatched shot-blocking ability.



"The best shot-blocker to come across the landscape in several years, Noel has unbelievable length and timing on the defensive end," Borzello said. "Opponents are forced to adjust their shot every time they enter the paint, and that's solely because of Noel. Offensively, he's improving his back-to-the-basket game, scoring with each hand. If his offense can become a consistent option, Noel could be an absolute star."

Read on for a complete look at the nation's elite rising junior prospects.

MaxPreps Class of 2013 Top 100

Rank	Name	Stars	College
1	Jabari Parker, SFSimeon (Chicago, IL)6-8/225
2	Julius Randle, PFPrestonwood Christian (Plano, TX)6-9/240
3	Nerlens Noel, CTilton School (Tilton, NH)6-10/215
4	Andrew Harrison, PGFort Bend Travis (Richmond, TX)6-5/205
5	Chris Walker, PFHolmes County (Bonifay, FL)6-9/205
6	Aaron Gordon, PF/SFArchbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA)6-7/205
7	Aaron Harrison, SGFort Bend Travis (Richmond, TX)6-5/210
8	Johnathan Williams III, PFSouthwind (Memphis, TN)6-7/210
9	Troy Williams, SFPhoebus (Hampton, VA)6-7/190
10	Kasey Hill, PGMontverde Academy (Montverde, FL)6-1/175
11	Nick King, SFMemphis East (Memphis, TN)6-7/210
12	Matt Jones, SGDeSoto (De Soto, TX)6-4/185
13	Anthony Barber, PGHampton (VA)6-2/165
14	Isaiah Hicks, PFBody of Christ Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC)6-8/200		North Carolina
15	Allerik Freeman, SGOlympic (Charlotte, NC)6-4/210
16	Brannen Greene, SFPersons (Forsyth, GA)6-7/200
17	Ishmail Wainright, SFMontrose Christian (Rockville, MD)6-5/215
18	Chris Thomas, SG/PGSouth Kent School (South Kent, CT)6-5/190
19	Nate Britt, PGGonzaga (Washington, DC)6-1/165
20	Jabari Bird, SF/SGSalesian (Richmond, CA)6-6/180
21	James Young, SG/SFTroy (MI)6-5/200
22	Keith Frazier, SGIrving (TX)6-5/185
23	Kuran Iverson, SF/PFNorthwest Catholic (West Hartford, CT)6-8/200
24	Solomon Poole, SGParker (Jacksonville, FL)6-1/180
25	Marc Loving, SF/PFSt. John's Jesuit (Toledo, OH)6-7/195		Ohio State
26	Deonte Burton, SFBrewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH)6-5/225
27	Derrick Griffin, SF/PFTerry (Rosenberg, TX)6-6/215
28	Thomas Hamilton, CWhitney Young (Chicago, IL)6-9/245
29	Isaac Hamilton, SGSt. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA)6-4/170
30	BeeJay Anya, CDeMatha (Hyattsville, MD)6-8/260
31	Greg McClinton, SFWinston-Salem Prep (Winston-Salem, NC)6-6/180
32	Kendrick Nunn, SG/PGSimeon (Chicago, IL)6-1/175		Texas A&M
33	Rondae Jefferson, SFChester (PA)6-6/195
34	Kennedy Meeks, CWest Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)6-8/265
35	Stephen Domingo, SFSt. Ignatius (San Francisco, CA)6-6/180
36	Anton Gill, SGRavenscroft (Raleigh, NC)6-2/170
37	Aquille Carr, PGPatterson (Baltimore, MD)5-6/150
38	Billy Garrett Jr., SG/PGMorgan Park (Chicago, IL)6-3/175		DePaul
39	Nigel Williams-Goss, PGFindlay Prep (Henderson, NV)6-3/175
40	Isaiah Lewis, PG/SGChrist the King (Middle Village, NY)6-3/170
41	Jaren Sina, PGGill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, NJ)6-2/180		Alabama
42	Malik Price-Martin, PFMonsignor Pace (Miami, FL)6-8/190
43	Moses Kingsley, CNew Albany (MS)6-8/205
44	Sindarius Thornwell, SGLancaster (SC)6-4/170
45	Bronson Koenig, PGAquinas (La Crosse, WI)6-2/175
46	Austin Colbert, PFSt. Patrick (Elizabeth, NJ)6-8/200
47	Semi Ojeleye, SFOttawa (KS)6-5/215
48	Jarrell Martin, SFMadison Prep Academy (Baton Rouge, LA)6-7/190
49	Goodluck Okonoboh, PFTilton School (Tilton, NH)6-7/210
50	Christian Wood, PFFindlay Prep (Henderson, NV)6-8/190		Nevada-Las Vegas
51	Derek Willis, PFBullitt East (Mt. Washington, KY)6-9/210
52	Rysheed Jordan, PGVaux (Philadelphia, PA)6-2/175
53	Roschon Prince, SFPoly (Long Beach, CA)6-5/200
54	Nigel Hayes, PFWhitmer (Toledo, OH)6-7/210
55	Jimmie Taylor, C/PFGreensboro (AL)6-9/205
56	Tyree Robinson, PG/SGLincoln (San Diego, CA)6-4/195
57	Shannon Hale, PFChrist School (Arden, NC)6-7/205		Alabama
58	Tyler Ennis, PGSt. Benedict's Prep (Newark, NJ)6-2/180
59	Conner Frankamp, PGNorth (Wichita, KS)6-0/160		Kansas
60	Desmond Ringer, CEagle's Landing (McDonough, GA)6-8/230
61	Jordan Bell, PF/SFLong Beach Poly (Long Beach, CA)6-7/200
62	Tyler Roberson, SFRoselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ)6-7/195
63	Kyle Washington, PFBenilde-St. Margarets (St. Louis Park, MN)6-8/185
64	Brian Bridgewater, PFEpiscopal (Baton Rouge, LA)6-5/230
65	Junior Etou, PFArlington Country Day (Jacksonville, FL)6-7/215
66	Jordan Woodard, PG/SGEdmond Memorial (Edmond, OK)6-1/175
67	Nolan Berry, PFDeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis, MO)6-8/200
68	Bryson Scott, PGNorthrop (Fort Wayne, IN)6-1/175		Purdue
69	Austin Nichols, PFBriarcrest Christian (Eads, TN)6-8/200
70	Tony Farmer, PFGarfield Heights (OH)6-7/220
71	Stanford Robinson, SGPaul VI (Fairfax, VA)6-4/175
72	Derrick Walton, PGChandler Park Academy (Harper Woods, MI)6-0/170		Michigan
73	Jaylon Tate, PGSimeon (Chicago, IL)6-1/170
74	Davon Reed, SG/SFPrinceton Day (Princeton, NJ)6-5/185
75	Brandon Austin, SFImhotep Charter (Philadelphia, PA)6-6/170
76	Brandon Watkins, PF/CGrady (Atlanta, GA)6-9/220
77	Juwan Parker, SGWashington [Booker T.] (Tulsa, OK)6-4/185
78	Ikenna Iroegbu, PGOak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA)6-0/165
79	Malcolm Hill, SGEast (Belleville, IL)6-5/195
80	Karviar Shepherd, CDeSoto (De Soto, TX)6-9/215
81	Torren Jones, PFBasha (Chandler, AZ)6-8/210
82	Alex Foster, PFDe La Salle (Chicago, IL)6-8/205
83	Zach Lavine, PGBothell (WA)6-0/155
84	Kendall Stephens, SGEast (St. Charles, IL)6-4/165		Purdue
85	Stephen Clark, PGDouglass (Oklahoma City, OK)5-9/170
86	Elbert Matthews, PGRomulus (MI)6-4/180
87	Jarquez Smith, PFFirst Presbyterian Christian Academy (Hinesville, GA)6-9/220
88	Rodney Bullock, SFKecoughtan (Hampton, VA)6-6/205
89	V.J. Beachem, SFNew Haven (IN)6-6/180
90	Patrick Rooks, SGCharlotte Christian (Charlotte, NC)6-3/170		Clemson
91	Bobby Portis, C/PFHall (Little Rock, AR)6-8/225		Arkansas
92	Michael Young, PFHudson Catholic (Jersey City, NJ)6-8/225
93	Jairus Lyles, PG/SGDeMatha (Hyattsville, MD)6-1/170
94	Jermaine Lawrence, PFCardozo (Oakland Gardens, NY)6-8/190
95	Jaylen Brantley, PGWilbraham & Monson Academy (Wilbraham, MA)5-10/160
96	Peter Jok, SFValley (West Des Moines, IA)6-5/180
97	Brandon Randolph, PG/SGSt. Bernard (Playa del Rey, CA)6-3/170
98	Geno Thorpe, SGBlair Academy (Blairstown, NJ)6-3/185
99	R.J. Curington, SG/SFOak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA)6-4/190
100	Sterling Brown, SG/SFProviso East (Maywood, IL)6-4/190

Rankings compiled by Jeff Borzello and Jason Hickman. Borzello is a college basketball and recruiting writer for CBSSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @jeffborzello. Hickman covers high school basketball and college recruiting for MaxPreps.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jason_Hickman.