Prep Hoops PA Fall Rankings Update: Class of 2025 Stock Risers

<p>The updated rankings at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania for the class of 2025 went "live" this week. Over 100 current freshmen were ranked this Fall and we look forward to a good amount of other 9th grade players making the entrance into the rankings for the next update. Here at Prep Hoops, our scouts worked extremely hard to develop a quality list of talented basketball players for the Fall Rankings series. Let’s take a quick glance at the 2025 class members who climbed the rankings this summer due to their work ethic and dedication to the sport of basketball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+8...[player_tooltip player_id="1204065" first="Dylan" last="Donovan"] / 5’10 / small forward / Bethel Park High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #79 to spot #71</li> <li>A small forward with the rising ability to develop his game at the next level against upperclassman</li> <li>Rebounds well, holds his own in the post, and likes to knock down the perimeter jumper</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+7...[player_tooltip player_id="1189611" first="Ryan" last="Och"] / 5’8 / shooting guard / Seneca Valley High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #48 to spot #41</li> <li>This shooting guard has the growing confidence to blend in with his teammates at the next step in his journey</li> <li>Passes the ball with precision, has great court vision, and despite his youth works hard at being a leader</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+6...[player_tooltip player_id="1189628" first="Luke" last="Marshall"] / 5’10 / shooting guard / West Allegheny High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #38 to spot #32</li> <li>A shooting guard who will become a force moving forward when gaining the necessary experience on the court</li> <li>Solid long-range shooter, scores from a variety of spots on the floor, and looks to make his teammates better </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+6...[player_tooltip player_id="1204059" first="Brent" last="Hamel"] / 5’9 / combo guard / Mt. Lebanon High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #68 to spot #62</li> <li>An above-average combo guard with the talent to be a leader despite the youngster's age and inexperience</li> <li>Quick and shifty ball handler, a quality defender on the perimeter, and likes to push the ball in transition</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+5...[player_tooltip player_id="1189613" first="Landon" last="Carter"] / 5’8 / shooting guard / Franklin High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #33 to spot #28</li> <li>This shooting guard looks to bring a sense of hard work and desire to support his teammates </li> <li>Creates many opportunities for his teammates, a sound defender who hustles all over the court, and is a good free-throw shooter</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+4...[player_tooltip player_id="1189626" first="RJ" last="Palmer"] / 6’0 / wing forward / Harrisburg High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #14 to spot #10</li> <li>A wing forward who has a high basketball IQ which will benefit his transition to the high school game</li> <li>Extremely athletic young man, plays both ends of the floor at a high level, and finishes strong at the rim</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>+3...[player_tooltip player_id="1188625" first="Micah" last="Waters"] / 5’8 / point guard / West Catholic High School</p> <ul> <li>Moved up from position #11 to spot #8</li> <li>A point guard with the knowledge of the game that will assist his development to a higher level of play</li> <li>Definitely has the speed to score on the break, his quick hands lead to many steals, and brings the intensity every game</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It will be exciting to observe these freshmen performing this season on the hardwood. They will be participating on ninth-grade freshmen teams, junior varsity high school teams, or varsity high school teams during the winter months. If you get an opportunity please give these kids your support regardless of the level at which they will be playing during their high school year.</p>