Freshmen stars: Top class of 2023 boys basketball players in Southern California

The top freshmen from this past season are separated intro three categories: breakout stars, contributors with high potential and players to keep an eye out for in the future.

With the 2019-2020 high school basketball season in Southern California coming to a close, Scorebook Live's Connor Morrissette and Bodie DeSilva will break down the breakout players from each class beginning with the class of 2023.

The top freshmen from this past season are listed below and separated intro three categories: breakout stars, contributors with high potential and players to keep an eye out for in the future. The list spans the L.A. City, Southern and San Diego Sections.

CLASS OF 2023 BREAKOUT STARS

Marcus Adams - Narbonne

Adams scored 50 points in a game against Rancho Dominguez this season.

Freshman Marcus Adams contributed three threes in Narbonne’s 50-48 semifinal win over Granada Hills.(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)

Jurian Dixon - San Ysidro

6-5 2023 San Ysidro W Jurian Dixon posted 32 points and a career-high 21 rebounds to lead San Ysidro to a 71-59 win over Coronado in the D3 Championship game. pic.twitter.com/VdYYUniII1

— Aaron Burgin (@FullTimeHoops1) February 28, 2020

Jared McCain - Corona Centennial

McCain hit nine threes in a game this season.

Photo courtesy: Dinos Trigonis

Mike Price - Crespi

Price was Crespi's top player as a freshman. He's a national recruit.

Photo courtesy: Jack Pollon

Dusty Stromer - Notre Dame Sherman Oaks

Stromer was a second team All-Mission League selection. He's a national recruit.

Photo courtesy: Dinos Trigonis

Mikey Williams - San Ysidro

Williams is one of the top players in the nation, despite being a freshman.

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CLASS OF 2023 CONTRIBUTORS WITH HIGH POTENTIAL

Kylan Boswell - Colony

Isaiah Brewington - Campbell Hall

Darius Carr - St. Bernard

Brady Dunlap - Hart

Dennis Evans - Hillcrest

Jazz Gardner - Los Altos

Giovanni Goree - Viewpoint

Will Householter - Mira Costa

Bronny James - Sierra Canyon

Cooper Lucas - Newbury Park

Kenny Manzi - Rolling Hills Prep

Andrew Meadow - West Ranch

Macarhy Morris - Fountain Valley

Elijah Nelson - Fountain Valley

Tyler Rolison - St. Bernard

Rockwell Reynolds - Santa Margarita

Devin Williams - Corona

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CLASS OF 2023 PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

Laqwon Cole - Serra Gardena

Angel Corona - Westchester

Justin Daniels - Mater Dei

Zach Davidson - Mater Dei

Efe Gucoglu - Corona Del Mar

Orlando Greenlow - Venice

Ashton Hardaway- Bishop Montgomery

Alfred Lee - Redlands East Valley

Makai Lewis - Santiago

Aaron McBride - Corona Centennial

Drew Mitsuuchi - West Torrance

Jackson Mosley - Saint Francis

Osiris Nalls - Viewpoint

Dante Ogbu - Viewpoint

AJ Robinson - St. Anthony

Jeremaih Whitmore - Corona Centennial

Maurice Wright - Paraclete

Gus Yalden - Mater Dei