Five-star tight end Duce Robinson has committed to USC over Georgia, becoming the Trojans' third five-star recruit in the 2023 class. Robinson is the top-rated tight end in the nation and is considered a special playmaker who can contribute as both a receiver and blocker. USC coach Lincoln Riley has a reputation for developing tight ends and should find a way to utilize Robinson's talents immediately. With Robinson's commitment, Riley has now landed the No. 1 player in both Nevada and Arizona, proving his ability to keep West Coast talent home.
The 2023 college football recruiting class boasts talented quarterbacks, including five-stars Arch Manning, Malachi Nelson, Dante Moore, and Jackson Arnold. While the top four are highly skilled, they will face competition for playing time, particularly Nelson, who will compete against Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. The class may not be as deep as previous years, but there are still hidden gems and refined passers who could make an impact. The article breaks down the top 10 quarterbacks in the class, their strengths, and their chances of earning playing time early.
Pau Gasol will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 class, which includes Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, and Becky Hammon. Gasol, a two-time Lakers champion and six-time NBA All-Star, was also honored with the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award and had his No. 16 jersey retired by the Lakers earlier this month. He ranks high in various metrics in Lakers history, a testament to his greatness.
Four-star defensive back Brandyn Hillman has committed to the Michigan Wolverines for the 2023 class, after being granted a release from his National Letter of Intent with Notre Dame. Hillman, who is ranked No. 214 overall on 247Sports’ composite, is listed as an athlete but will be recruited to play safety at Michigan. The Wolverines did not have a true safety committed in this cycle, so adding Hillman to the defensive backfield rounds out a great secondary class.
