2025 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 rankings update is here with nearly 165 players being ranked. With every update, there are new additions and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2025 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1946175' first='Ryan' last='Hempfling'], 6'9 PF Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hempfling is the top newcomer in the 2025 rankings update and his stock will be one to watch over the next couple of months. The 6'9 forward has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Hempfling is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is a solid rebounder and rarely makes bad decisions with the ball. Hempfling's ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578536' first='Jaysean' last='Williams'], 5'10 PG Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a dynamic, lead guard that will be one to watch in the Garden State. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Williams has a good shooting stroke and can shoot either off the catch or bounce. He uses his quick hands to generate deflections on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Williams is an electric point guard prospect who makes plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1974140' first='AJ' last='Mickens'], 6'4 SG Hun</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mickens is a guard prospect to track with his ability to knock down jumpers from distance. The 6'4 guard has a smooth release on his shot as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Mickens is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the rim. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Mickens' shooting is something that will help his game over the next couple of months</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1950487' first='Nathan' last='Amoran'], 6'4 SG St. Benedict's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amoran is set to make an impact for the Gray Bees as he does a little bit of everything on the floor. The 6'4 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get into the lane and finish around the rim. Amoran is able to find his open teammates in the half court and has the ability to run the offense at times. He can knock down open jumpers from the perimeter and is not afraid of pushing the tempo in transition. Amoran is a versatile guard prospect who should rise his stock nicely very soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1950486' first='LJ' last='Saunders'], 6'4 SG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saunders joins a talented Buccaneers' back court, but that won't stop him from making his impact felt. The 6'4 guard plays with confidence as he gets to his spot on the floor and rises up nicely on his jumper. Saunders is a solid finisher around the basket and pushes the ball nicely in transition. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated defender. Saunders' ability to hit shots from distance is something that will help his game in a big way this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919193' first='Kevin' last='Saenz'], 6'4 SG St. Benedict's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919186' first='CJ' last='Miller'], 6'3 SG Woodbury</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1886844' first='Joel' last='Cineus'], 6'4 SF Ewing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1949268' first='Jayden' last='Elijah'], 6'7 C Matawan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943561' first='Jarrell' last='Harmitt'], 6'1 SG Teaneck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->