Top 10 Illinois boys basketball players in Class of 2023

10. Asa Thomas, SF, Lake Forest

Thomas is one of several standouts in a strong group of talented wing players in Illinois’ 2023 class. 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. While he held several offers from in-state schools and other Midwest Power 5 programs such as Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, Thomas officially announced that he will play his college basketball at Clemson this past summer.

Asa Thomas went off for 33 points at the Riverside Brookfield Shootout! Highlights of the 2023 wing @AsaThomas13 pic.twitter.com/kNnhBfAwtc

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