The #1 Power Forward In Illinois: Donaven Younger

Donaven Younger is a 4 Star recruit who plays Power Forward at Bolingbrook High School. Younger is ranked as the 31st best recruit in the Clas of 2023 and is ranked as the #5 Power Forward in the class as well. In addition, Younger is listed as the #1 Power Forward in the state of Illinois and is the #2 overall recruit in the state as well. According to 247 Sports, his top offers are, Illinois, Drake, and Chicago State.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

 I’ve been inspired by Lebron James growing up he’s always been my favorite.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Home wood Flossmoor or Romeoville

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

 I like to listen to Lots of King Von and Lil Durk before games to get hype.

What is your offseason training like?

 I do lots of speed and agility training and some basketball training, mental training is most important.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

My favorite memory so far was my first points as a freshman in our first home game and it was a dunk.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

The best player I’ve played against is John Polakudis at Nequa Valley and Darius Buford at Bollingbrook last year on my team.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

My dream college is Kentucky

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

Beginning of freshman year I got attention from colleges

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Definitely Lebron or Anthony Davis

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Cavaliers coming back 3-1 in the 2016 finals