The WingMan Report: A Closer Look at 2025s

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The WingMan Report returns as we take a closer look into some 2025 prospects in the class that are sure to rise outside of the Top 100.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1990377"],"_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":"There were a lot of new faces added just outside the Top 100 in the latest 2025 rankings update. 6-foot-6 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1990377' first='Tay' last='Tangiora'] is the first of those prospects, making a splash at No. 102 in his debut. He showed poise as an interior presence on both ends of the floor for the East Coast All-Stars and did well to utilize his size/length to make an impact when given opportunities. As we get more viewings of him, he's one prospect we expect to crack the Top 100 very soon.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1968872"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1968872' first='JD' last='Bowden'] is a prospect that's starting to grow on the grassroots scene with Team Curry this spring. He's a prospect that was seen late in the high school season during the NCISAA Playoffs and is due to grow into a bigger role with United Faith Christian Academy entering his junior season. He's already earned offers from North Carolina Au0026amp;T, High Point and Western Carolina University as the June Contact Period opened up. He's a scrappy 6-foot-1 prospect that can operate at either guard role in the backcourt.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/CoachJonesMPB/status/1669499533674311680?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1454557"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1454557' first='Julian' last='Johnson'] is another sizeable name in the 2025 rankings at Lake Norman Charter that's a sleeper to get eyes on at 6-foot-7. He does a masterful job of tracking the ball on both ends of the floor as a shot-blocker and rebounder. He does well to extend and finish in traffic with and without contact present, at times a lost art in the painted area. He's due to have a strong junior campaign as his development continues in the frontcourt as both a threat in the paint and the perimeter.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/JulianJohnson_2/status/1673852805436588034?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1917793"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1917793' first='Tae' last='Barnes-Barron'] is due to grow into a bigger role in the Wilson Prep backcourt as he's shown his strides as a creator and attacker this spring with Carolina Swarm Monk. He's been another name to keep an eye on alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1220145' first='William' last='Monk III'] as their second featured guard. He's got tremendous handles which allow him to navigate into the teeth of the defense and make things happen around the rim as a finisher and playmaker. He'll be one to track as the Tigers look to win another state title.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1297327"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1297327' first='Jake' last='Benham'] is already making his case for top 3-point shooter in the class following impressive outings at the NCISAA Live Period event in the past few weeks. He's shown impressive confidence knocking down a multitude of shots on the perimeter and easily has given reason for colleges to take notice of what he can do on the floor entering a pivotal junior season. After averaging just 5.5 ppg in 2022-23 at Concord Academy, look for him to turn a corner in 2023-24.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/JakeBenham5/status/1673423847725363227?s=20[/embed]","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e2f7d71889"} /-->