The Best High School Football & Basketball Athletes Interviews

Ron Holland is the leader of Texas powerhouse Duncanville. The Panthers have their eyes on some different goals this season, and Holland is proving to be one of the elite players in his class.

Jadyn Donovan is one of the elite prospects in the 2023 class. The Duke signee helped Sidwell Friends win a national title in 2022, and she's now back to lead the Quakers to more big wins as a senior.

Zayden High has been one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2023 class over the past year. The national top 50 prospect from AZ Compass Prep is committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Owen Freeman is a forward for Moline Senior High School in the Quad Cities area. He'll be crossing the state line from Illinois into Iowa next season to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Jared McCain may have a lot of popularity because of his social media game, but what he does on the basketball court is even more impressive. The five-star prospect from Corona Centennial is committed to the Duke Blue Devils.

After a memorable junior season with McKinney High in Texas, Ja'Kobe Walter is looking to take his game to another level for Link Academy this season. He is committed to the Baylor Bears.

Joseph "JoJo" Tugler is a talented forward at Cy Falls High School in Texas. He is staying close to home to play for the Houston Cougars next season.

Amen and Ausar Thompson are both projected lottery picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Instead of playing in college, they have spent the past two years training with Overtime Elite in Atlanta.

Darrin "Dai Dai" Ames is not only one of the best players in Illinois, but he's also one of the top point guards in the country for 2023. The Kenwood Academy star has signed with the Kansas State Wildcats.

Delaney Thomas make a long commute every day to St. John's College High School in Washington, DC. It's been worth it for her, though, as she's an excellent student and one of the best prospects in the 2023 class.

Caleb Foster is from the Charlotte area, but he's currently playing at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. Next season, he'll be back closer to home, as he's signed with the Duke Blue Devils.

Chloe Clardy of Conway High School was the player of the year in Arkansas last season, and she's back for more as a senior. She is committed to Stanford.

D.J. Wagner proudly represents Camden High, the same place his father and grandfather were star basketball players. Arguably the top prospect in the 2023 class, Wagner is committed to the Kentucky Wildcats.

Isaiah Collier is the star point guard at Georgia powerhouse Wheeler High School. The USC commit is considered by many as the number one overall prospect in the 2023 class.

After winning a state title in 2022 with Noblesville, Ashlynn Shade is fine-tuning her game at La Lumiere in her senior season. She is committed to the Connecticut Huskies.

Jaland Lowe is a talented point guard at Fort Bend Marshall in the Houston area. He is committed to the Pitt Panthers.

Chloe Kitts, previously a five-star prospect in the 2023 class, graduated high school early and is now enrolled at South Carolina. She's yet another versatile weapon for the Gamecocks. She previously played at DME Academy in Florida.

In 2021, Kayleb Wagner broke Derrick Henry's high school record for rushing yards in a single game in Florida. He's kept the momentum going as a senior, as he has over 2,000 yards rushing and he's committed to Southern Illinois.

Last year, we introduced you to Harvard-Westlake stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson. Their profiles have only grown since then, as they now have NIL deals and are also making bigger impacts for USA Soccer.

Brayshon Williams is a rising safety prospect in the 2024 class. The memory of his late brother is always with him as he pursues his NFL dream.

Brandon Inniss is a fierce competitor who can help a team win in a variety of ways. The American Heritage star is arguably the best wide receiver in the 2023 class, and he's committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Gabarri Johnson of Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA, can lift up his teammates with his leadership and terrorize defenses with his playmaking ability. He is committed to the Missouri Tigers.

Deandre Moore, Jr, is a confident, dynamic playmaker for St. John Bosco in California. The sure-handed wide receiver is committed to the Louisville Cardinals.

Malachi Singleton has helped North Cobb High School in Georgia reach new levels of success. He is committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Rueben Owens can do anything a team asks of a running back and then some. The five-star talent is one of the best of the nation for 2023. He is verbally committed to the Louisville Cardinals.

After leaving his hometown of Chicago during covid, Carnell Tate is thriving at IMG Academy. The Ohio State commit is arguably the top wide receiver in the 2023 class.

Rickie Collins is a versatile playmaker at quarterback for Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge. He is committed to the hometown favorite, the LSU Tigers.

Zane Flores is a quarterback on the rise at Gretna High School in Nebraska. He is committed to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Adriana Merriam is a talented midfielder at Evanston Township in Illinois. She is committed to the Baylor Bears.

David Hicks, Jr, was fortunate to avoid a major injury after a shooting incident back in the spring. He is now at Katy Paetow and proving he is one of 2023's elite recruits.

Brock Glenn has had an outstanding career at Lausanne Collegiate in Memphis, TN. The standout quarterback looks forward to his next big challenge: playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Makai Lemon is the type of weapon every coach loves to have. He can make big plays as a receiver, shut down an opponent as a corner, or change a game with a return on special teams. He is committed to the USC Trojans.

Bishop Gorman's defense has been very strong this season, and safety Kodi DeCambra is one of the reasons why. He is committed to the Oregon Ducks.

Chloe Chicoine is one of the best high school volleyball players in America. The Purdue commit already has one international gold medal, and there could be more in her future.

Dylan Lonergan wants to play both football and baseball as long as he can. The talented two-sport athlete at Georgia's Brookwood High School is committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Christopher Vizzina of Briarwood Christian in Birmingham, AL, is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 class. He is verbally committed to the Clemson Tigers.

Roderick Robinson is a physical and versatile running back for storied Lincoln High School in San Diego. He recently announced a verbal commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs.

David Ojiegbe is proud of his Nigerian roots. He wants to reach the NFL so he can give back. The talented edge rusher at St. John's in Washington, DC, is committed to Clemson.

Samuel M'Pemba learned a lot about hard work and sacrifice from his mother, and he's giving his football career all he's got. The versatile prospect at IMG Academy is one of the best athletes in the 2023 class.

Jackson Arnold had to wait his turn to become Denton Guyer's starter, but he is now showing that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the 2023 class. He is committed to the Oklahoma Sooners.

Jaden Rashada isn't one to talk about himself, but his game says plenty. The quiet leader of Pittsburg High in California is a talented quarterback committed to the Miami Hurricanes.

Chris Parson was thrown into the fire as a freshman at Duncanville High in Texas. Now a senior at Ravenwood High in Tennessee, Parson has evolved into a highly-recruited prospect.

Matayo Uiagalelei is a 5-star talent on the gridiron for California power St. John Bosco. There's more to him than just football, though.

Mary Neal is a senior for Georgia volleyball power Walton High School, and she seeks to add one more title to the program's trophy case before she heads to Mississippi State.

Avery Johnson is a dual threat quarterback for Maize High School in Kansas. The versatile athlete is committed to the Kansas State Wildcats.

Austin Novosad of Dripping Springs High School is a rising quarterback prospect in Texas. He's staying in the Lone Star State next season, as he's verbally committed to the Baylor Bears.

A native of American Samoa, Francis Mauigoa is taking advantage of the unique opportunity to develop his game at IMG Academy. The five-star offensive lineman is committed to the Miami Hurricanes.

Rodrick Pleasant broke a 37-year old California record in the 100 meters last spring, but he's also a dynamic weapon on the football field for Junipero Serra High School.

Keon Keeley is one of the highest-rated players in the 2023 class. The 6'6" 245 pound edge rusher from Berkeley Prep in Tampa is being pursued by many of college football's best programs.

Nicole Wells of Sumter High School in South Carolina had a great junior season last year, and she's looking to build on that as a senior.

Rueben Bain causes a lot of chaos in the trenches for South Florida powerhouse Miami Central. The nationally ranked defensive end is an excellent pass rusher and is being recruited by several top programs.

Trevor Lauck arrived to Roncalli High School as a three-sport athlete, and that's served him well as he's focused more on football and earned a scholarship from Iowa.

Pierce Clarkson's turn in the spotlight for St. John Bosco has arrived, and he wants to lead the Braves to a national title. He is committed to the Louisville Cardinals.

Eli Holstein plays quarterback at Louisiana power Zachary High School. He's seeking his second state title this season, and he looks forward to joining the Alabama Crimson Tide.

McKenzie Siroky is a two-time state champion in swimming, but that may not be her best sport! The senior at Stevenson High School in Michigan is headed to Minnesota Duluth to play hockey.

Brady Drogosh is an athletic quarterback for De La Salle Collegiate in Michigan. His dual threat ability helped the Pilots win a state title in football, and he helped the basketball team get a ring as well. He's committed to play QB at Cincinnati.

Riley Jackson won the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a sophomore, and the 2024 prospect from Blessed Trinity Catholic in Georgia has been starring the USA U17 team as well.

Malachi Nelson is not only one of the best prospects in California, but he's also arguably the top QB recruit in the 2023 class. He's verbally committed to USC

Brayden Dorman is one of the top prospects in Colorado. The 6'4" quarterback from Vista Ridge High School is committed to the Arizona Wildcats.

Nyckoles Harbor of Archbishop Carroll is a 5-star prospect in football and also one of the country's best high school sprinters. He hopes to reach the highest level in both sports.

Jesuit High star Troy Bowles plays close to Raymond James Stadium, where his father, Todd, coaches the Bucs. A Georgia commit, Troy is one of the most versatile defensive prospects in the country.

Dante Moore led Detroit Martin Luther King High School to a state championship in 2021. The Oregon commit is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the 2023 class.

Duce Robinson of Pinnacle High School in Arizona is rated as one of the nation's best tight end prospects. He wants to play both football and baseball in college.

Ankeny High School QB J.J. Kohl is one of the tallest QB prospects in the country. He is committed to local favorite Iowa State, where his father played.

Jayden Wayne is one of the top edge rushers in the 2023 class. He made the move from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA, to IMG Academy for his senior season.

Dominic Haney is a 2023 quarterback at Wakefield High School in North Carolina. He has college interest from FCS and FBS schools.

Alyssa Thompson made headlines by winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a sophomore, but she's had a valuable partner in her journey: her sister, Gisele. Both are committed to Stanford.

Lewis Carter makes an impact at running back and linebacker for Tampa Catholic in Florida. He is committed to the Oklahoma Sooners.