2025 Rankings Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featuring just a handful of the new additions to this class, these prospects all bring unique skillsets in their own right, bright futures ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalen Bourriseau - Grandview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouriseau is a valuable facilitator and defensive instigator at roughly 6'1 in height. The guard possesses a wiry strong frame, capable of competing against both backcourt positions due to his combination of positional strength and lateral mobility. Although not a primary initiator, Bouriseau has excellent vision in the halfcourt. Out of the pick and roll, Bouriseau does well changing speeds when necessary, taking the extra time to find the roller or a kick out opportunity. The guard has shown effective playmaking from on-ball screens, turning the corner quickly to advance downhill.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1903639' first='Colby' last='Borchert'] - Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Borchert is a tall power forward who has immediate value defending the paint. Doing well to get an arm up for contests consistently, Borchert is prepared to instigate shotmakers. He is an intriguing screen setter, often slipping the screen and diving towards the rim with pace. His continued growth as a play finisher and shotmaking out of the low post will be intriguing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1903637' first='Gyasi' last='Hawthorne'] - Northfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawthorne shows value on the defensive end, proving active blocking shots with either hand. Standing right around 6'3, the forward plays bigger than his height on paper. Hawthorne has excellent feel and timing getting blocks, either swatting the ball out of bounds or tapping it to himself to initiate an outlet opportunity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1479894' first='Christian' last='Bertholf'] - Falcon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bertholf is incredibly strong, complemented by a fearless mindset regarding rebounding opportunities. The 6'3 wing is one of the most ruthless rebounders in the class, regardless of size. On the offensive glass, Bertholf is constantly maneuvering around while the defense tends to ball watch. Simply put, he is especially active. His shot volume will be an intriguing area for the incoming junior, given that he tends to score from off-ball cuts and putbacks. What level of shooter he can become will have a major impact on Bertholf's upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1903638' first='Owen' last='Oldenburg'] - Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oldenburg is a sturdy wing who is notably efficient on drives towards the rim while showing upside as a complementary floor spacer. The 6'3 forward is quite strong for his height, more than capable of taking bumps at the rim before finishing through contact. Oldenburg is most effective attacking downhill on those straight line drives at one speed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1904130' first='Lucas' last='Kalimba'] - Eaglecrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kalimba has been a highly intriguing prospect due to his defensive upside and efficient offensive production. Doing notably well scoring the ball within a few dribbles, the guard gets to his spots with ease. Given the quick first step, Kalimba benefits from his raw speed on drives following the initial closeout. The guard is more than capable of elevating at the rim, getting up by the rim on finishes with either hand. His agility and quickness transfers over on the defensive end, proving capable of matching up with both backcourt positions. His positional length leaves additional room for growth on the defensive end, as his strength increases.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->