Class of 2025 Rankings Update
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The Class of 2025 has some dudes but they also have some players with a lot of upside. We should get a better idea at who is who here shortly as a lot of them will tart to make their…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2025 has some dudes but they also have some players with a lot of upside. We should get a better idea at who is who here shortly as a lot of them will tart to make their varsity debut.
#1 PHU 6’6 Isiah Harwell Isiah Harwell 6'5" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #7 Nation UT || Wasatch Academy || 2025 ||
Isiah Harwell Isiah Harwell 6'5" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #7 Nation UT is a rising talent across the nation. He is explosive. He can rise above the rim with ease and he makes some acrobatic plays that are just unreal. With a shot that is good that continues to get better with reps and his range is also improving, Isiah has a some solid tools. When he is running off the move he can catch and gather and rise-up at the highest level. Harwell is stepping his game up defensively and with that defensive activity he is a show in the open floor. He will likely continue to improve as a prospect playing at a high level high school like Wasatch Academy. Currently one of the best prospects in the country as he is between 5 and 8 in the National Rankings. Harwell has a plethora of Division 1 offers and more to come. Some of the Blue bloods have offered as more will likely follow suit.
#2 PHU 6’2 JJ Mandaquit JJ Mandaquit 6'2" | PG Utah Prep | 2025 State #45 Nation UT || RSL Academy || 2025 ||
The Hawaii native will make his debut in Utah running with RSL Academy. JJ is a floor general that can create his own shot. He played with Rose City Nike EYBL last AAU season and he has shown that he can really play. He shoots the ball well but off the bounce making decisions and getting into the lane really have college coaches turning their heads. Look for him to really take RSL to another level here at the helm.
#3 PHU 6’4 JJ Apathjang JJ Apathjang 6'5" | CG Judge Memorial Catholic | 2025 State UT || RSL Academy || 2025 ||
JJ has that electric style of play in him. He can get after it defensively with his reach as he plays passing lanes well. This allows him to rack up those steals as well as get others involved. He is a player that can create and get players looks. He can also shoot the ball well when he is out in the perimeter. He is a tru combo guard that can be on the ball or off the ball. If his handle gets better he could really be a problem, especially when teams pick up the pressure. JJ has a high ceiling moving forward.
#4 PHU 6’6 Ike Staley Ike Staley 6'6" | SG Lone Peak | 2025 State UT || Lone Peak High School || 2025 ||
Ike Staley Ike Staley 6'6" | SG Lone Peak | 2025 State UT is an ideal pick and pop threat. He is that hybrid big that can play those bigger players and hold his pwn and he can guard the smaller guards as well. Ike has an excellent looking shot from deep and if he gets his feet set he can really let them fly and they fall. Strong rebounder that can take the ball up the floor and push.
#5 PHU 6’3 John Southwick John Southwick 6'3" | SG Utah Prep | 2025 State #234 Nation UT || Dixie High School || 2025 ||
John is starting to really get it going. He is a do it all guard for his high school team and he has that extra gear to get by people off the bounce and he can shoot it well too. He has some upside to his game as he can still shoot it better and get quicker off of his first step. Look for him to surprise a lot of people as he has finally had an offseason under his belt to get him going at the high school level.