Jason Pratt:
Future150 Senior Recruiting Analyst. Covering high school basketball nationally.
Orlando, FL (Future150) -- Future150 takes a look at the top 10 players in the class of 2013. Future150's #1 player in the country is combo forward Chris Walker from Bonifay, FL. He is arguably the most talented player in this class and has a ceiling that few can match. With his high skill level, he can play anywhere from the 3-5 and is still getting better. When it came to the top three it was really close so don’t be surprised if these three jockey for the number 1 spot over the coming months. This spring and summer could be the deciding factor as to who gets the nod.
Jabari Parker was a close second due to the fact that his game is very mature and he does everything you would ask from an elite player. In our minds these three are a step above the rest. Number 3 is Julius Randle is a freak athlete who can score at will and uses his size in order to post smaller defenders. He gets off the floor in a hurry and can dominate a game. Aaron Gordan is an elite combo forward whose ability to put the ball on the floor makes him an absolute nightmare and comes in at #4.
The #5 player in the country is Jabari Bird, a talented wing out of California who can score in bunches and uses his size to cause turnovers on the other end of the floor. Aaron Harrison comes in at #6, an elite shooting guard; he should pair with his brother Andrew nicely in college. Nick King is another talented wing player who is arguably one of the best athletes in the class and a lock down defender. At 6-foot-7 inches tall, he has phenomenal size for a two guard and comes in at #7 on our list. In our minds, #8 is Kasey Hill and is the best point guard in the class. He has a rare blend of speed and power to his game, as well as a college ready frame. Florida fans will love this kid.
At #9 is future UNC Tar Heel Isaiah Hicks. Simply put, Hicks fits the mold of a UNC power forward and plays a lot like John Henson, minus the shot-blocking abilities. Rounding out the top 10 is Troy Williams, the nephew of AAU legend Boo Williams. Gifted with incredible length and the ability to do a little bit of everything, Williams is an attractive prospect.
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