Way Too Early HS Preview: 2025’s Ready To Level Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball is not an easy game, it takes heart, talent, and sometimes a little bit of luck in order to make it. These players have all suffered their fair share of bad luck, however, their skill and talent, and heart give them a chance to persevere. In another edition of our Way Too Early HS season previews, we take a look at some players from the class of 2025 ready to go from good great seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252347"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Riley was unable to participate in Varsity action after transferring last season, however with highly touted PG [player_tooltip player_id='986955' first='DJ' last='Thomas'] expected to reclass, Riley just might be thrust into a key role. He should be ready, the high IQ PG dominated JV action last season while serving his time, this year he could be called upon to do more. He has the talent to do just that, don't be surprised to see him take his game to another level this year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["986960"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Feels like this is the year that Jefferson really pops. A PG for one of the best programs in the state, Jefferson will be playing with a chip on his shoulder for a team full of competitive guys. He can impact the game on both sides of the ball and has a knack for taking the big shot. He's getting a great dress rehersal, competing against top competition on the EYBL this summer. Look for him to be ready to make a big move next season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1243526"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Bass is a really good player, that has held his own against some of the top players in the state. He's one of the best rebounders in his class, and his improved his offensive game every year. He doesn't get as much attention during the high school season, playing for Mater East, however if he continues improving expect him to be impossible to ignore this high school season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1253137"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Playing a hunch on this one. Buchanan is a player simply too talented to not get an opportunity to shine. The physical two sport specimen is one of the top Ru0026amp;J athletes in the state. He'll get a chance to play in some big games during the high school season, and has a chance to use his physical tools to impress during the Grassroots season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1566220"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I've seen Rowe play exactly twice and he balled out both times. I like that, and during a rebuilding year at Manogue he has a chance to be one of the key guys. We know the guard can shoot it, if he shows the ability to defend the position as well, he's definitely a player with the potential to level up.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1337674"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Just feels like it's Ivery's time. One of the toughest players pound for pound in the state, Ivery is as competitive as they come. In year two of the Centennial system, I expect him to be even more comfortable, which should lead to even more production.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1373152"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Could be a huge year for Coleman. He's been productive the last two years while cutting his teeth against Varsity competition. He's a good shooter, that will be playing next to a lot of weapons for a Clark squad with 4A Championship ambitions.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1336295"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"It might not be fair to say Patterson will u0022level upu0022 as he already had a pretty productive year last season. However I can see a lot of ways where the forward does take his game to another level. He is one of the most unique scorers in the state, with a knack for scoring around the rim. He's stretched out his game during the Summer, if that translates to the high school season, he's a sleeper candidate to lead the state in scoring.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1665562"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Blankson is a player that I have been tracking since the beginning of last high school season. He has good skill on the offensive end, showing the ability to score with his slashing ability. He was good when I saw him playing earlier this Spring, and with the aforementioned changes coming to Liberty he could be poised to level up in a big way","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646d7691c1adc"} /-->