The race for No. 1, the toughest player to rank: On3 expert breaks down 2023 ranking update

Posted Feb 9, 2023
Which basketball recruits are you higher on than others? Looking through the five-star players, the two players who pop out are Stephon Castle and Elmarko Jackson. Jackson entered the rankings a year ago because of his physical traits. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Jackson is a bigger guard. He also carries shot out of a cannon-type speed and burst. (On3.com)

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