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Twenty-four of the top 32 prospects in the espnW 100 have been named McDonald’s All Americans. Arizona, Notre Dame, LSU, South Carolina and UConn lead the way with each program having signed two of the McDonald’s All Americans in the 2023 class.
Let’s break down each player, their development, what makes them stand out from the rest of the players in the country, and what they will bring to their respective college programs:
Signed with: UConn | 2023 espnW 100 ranking: 6
Germantown HS (Wisconsin)
Arnold is an intense, physical and energetic point guard who sets the tone defensively with ball pressure. She excels in the open court with her speed and ability to push the ball and change pace, which creates instant offense and leads to paint touches and opportunities at the rim. Over her high school career, she improved her perimeter shooting, which has added a new dynamic to her game. She brings the hate-to-lose mentality that is requisite for the elite at the next level. Arnold is averaging 23.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game this season.
Signed with: Oregon | 2023 espnW 100 ranking: 26
Jesuit HS (Oregon)
Bell has a shooter’s mentality in that she is very confident when she lets the ball fly. She has proven to be clutch and has become more than a shooter over the last year as she expanded her game to attack in transition off the dribble and get to the rim more. Bell has great size (6-foot-1) and length at the guard position and is averaging 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
Signed with: Texas | 2023 espnw 100 ranking: 12
Germantown HS (Mississippi)
Booker is a matchup problem with her versatility and ability to knock down the 3-point shot both in catch-and-shoot situations and off the dribble either in transition or as she creates space for herself. She is one of the hybrid forwards that can be utilized to initiate and facilitate the offense. This opens the floor up and allows teammates better driving angles and less defensive help to…
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