Joe Henricksen
High school sports contributor
            
        Joe Henricksen is a high school sports contributor.
This is the group that impressed as juniors with breakthrough seasons. They are productive, go-to players for their respective teams, but they’re not household names in the high school basketball world just yet. 
        
    
        
    In a matter of days the rankings won’t mean a thing. But they’re certainly a vehicle to get everyone talking about high school basketball right now. 
        
    
        
    These eight teams, all either .500 or below last season, look to be the most improved teams from a year ago. 
        
    
        
    Breaking down the best recruiting classes in the country.
        
    
        
    All the storylines from the recruiting cycle around the Class of 2024.
        
    
        
    Pangos provides a snapshot of who many of the top young players are in the state and puts them together under one roof. 
        
    
        
    Late-blooming Kenwood big man Jaden Smith committed to the Sun Devils after seeing his recruiting heat up over the past few months. 
        
    
        
    Illinois needs young, bright, uber-talented players with upside. The good news is they’re here. 
        
    
        
    The state’s top uncommitted senior is staying home. Riddle committed to DePaul and coach Tony Stubblefield on Monday.