With all the major postseason all-star events now behind us, it's time today to put the high school basketball class of 2023 in the books.
This is a group that will be remembered for its parity more than anything else.
D.J. Wagner debuted in the No. 1 overall spot as an underclassman and held it until
G.G. Jackson took over just prior to his reclassification.
Isaiah Collier took over the top spot following the summer and held it throughout his senior season.
When it was all said and done, there were seven different players who could make their case as the best player in the 2023 class.
Position: PF
High school: Duncanville (Texas)Height/Weight: 6-8, 195
Previous ranking: No. 6
In a class that lacked an obvious No. 1 player or any extraordinarily high-ceiling prospect, we opted to crown the player with the highest floor the top player in the 2023 class.
Holland is one of the most competitive and versatile players in the class. He has an elite motor, thrives on both ends of the floor and can defend multiple positions. While his offensive game remains a work in progress, he's made steady strides in recent months and has the touch to continue evolving as a shooter and scorer. He's prepared to make an immediate impact on winning at the college level (albeit not necessarily as a primary scorer) and is trending towards the type of big, versatile wing and multi-positional defender that is so coveted at the highest levels of the game today.
This ranking might break the hearts of Texas fans, who last week lost Holland to a de-commitment. Brandon Jenkins of 247Sports
has the latest on Holland's recruitment.
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