There are a handful of kids outside of the 2025 top 10 that ooze potential, but I went with a couple of guys that have the opportunity to make a big leap next season while taking on more responsibility within…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThere are a handful of kids outside of the 2025 top 10 that ooze potential, but I went with a couple of guys that have the opportunity to make a big leap next season while taking on more responsibility within their teams. Most of these players have unique skill to go with long bodies that make you wonder just how high their potential is. Let’s start with two guys just outside of the top 10 that could make big climbs up the ranks next season.
Webber is a long, 6-foot-7-inch forward who started to come along in the latter half of this past season. His length is obviously a major driving point in his potential, but the Silas sophomore has shown a growing understanding of his game and the confidence that comes with that. He already does well defending the rim, rebounding, and scoring in close, but the forward looks like he could develop some more playmaking and wing skills in the future.
King has the family pedigree to warrant high expectations. His dad played at Nebraska and in the NBA for the Sonics, while his brother is a three-star recruit who is committed to play at the University of Washington next year. All that being said, Beckham has an opportunity to slot in as one of the Panther’s top scorers next season with his ability to shoot the ball. He already has the technical aspect of his game down, can put together dribble moves to create space and get shots off. For King, the major development should come physically. As he gets quicker and stronger, he will be able to create even more space for the jumper and finish inside with more consistency.
Outside of the Top 20?
Why stop outside the top 10? Let’s go a little deeper with some more high-potential players a little bit further down the list who have shown the talent to develop into some of the top players in their class.
Holcomb came on the scene strong this year, scoring in a variety of ways and showing phenomenal shooting ability for a 6-foot-6 guard. He is yet another player on this list that will have more shots coming his way next season and should be able to capitalize on the growing opportunity. Holcomb is already a pretty well-rounded scorer, but like King, should be able to do some work this off-season to improve his physicality. He’s a guy that shows good instincts, an ability to make plays on the defensive end too, and could end up being a key playmaker, not just scorer, for the Union Titans next season.
The Tenino forward is a unique player at the 1A level. He lines up as a forward, but his versatility allows him to prosper in the pick and roll as the screener or ballhandler. He has the handle and playmaking ability to excel from the perimeter but can also slot into the bottom of zone and defend the paint. He averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds last season and has the potential for more if he continues to improve his outside shot.
Outside of the Top 30?
Lets go even deeper and look at some budding players outside of the top 30 who have the tools to be impact players next season and beyond.
Daniels is a powerful kid who really does a number getting to the rim in the half court and transition. He has the size and athleticism to be a strong player for the North Central Wolfpack, but he has yet to put it all together on the court. He can shoot the 3-ball but seems to fall in love with the outside shot a little too much, instead of using his physicality to get to the rim or draw defenders and make plays. If he can improve his handle and make more plays going to the rim, he could become a key piece for North Central next year and help them make the leap to a playoff team.
The Timberline guard is another powerful player with exceptional length that maybe hasn’t been lacking development, but opportunity. He had numerous games with double-double’s last season, using that length and bounce on the boards and finishing inside. But Simmons could be one of the players in the 2025 class to take the biggest leap next season as the Blazers lose more than 30 points per game with Brooklyn Hicks Brooklyn Hicks 6’3″ | CG Timberline | 2023 State #168 Nation WA heading to UNLV. Look for Simmons to get a lot more touches and bear some more of the playmaking responsibilities while remaining a guy to watch around the rim.
The 6-foot-7 Kagarabi showed some real promise as a potential three-and-D player this season. You would think with his size that he is a great rim defender, but Kagarabi really does a great job getting steals and pokes instead. He has quick hands and good anticipation and was a key part of Shorecrest getting to the quarterfinal round in this season’s 3A state tournament. He’s already shown a propensity to get hot from behind the arc but the one area that could lift him up higher is improving those ball handling skills. He’ll probably need to use it to create more looks next season and continue to be an effective secondary scorer for the Scots.
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