2025 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

The 2025 rankings update is here with nearly 180 players being ranked. New players are a part of every update and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2025 rankings update.

Elijah Brown Elijah Brown 6'4" | SG Life Center Academy | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SG Life Center Academy

Brown reclassified into the 2025 class and is the top newcomer in the update. The 6’4 guard attacks the basket strong as he can finish over the top of defenders at the rim and does not mind drawing contact. Brown uses his quick first step to get by his defender off the bounce and can also score in the mid-range. He moves well without the ball in his hands and can defend multiple positions on the floor. Brown is an electric guard prospect who should put up big numbers this winter.

Marcellinus Daniel Marcellinus Daniel 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2025 State NJ , 6’11 C Roselle Catholic

Daniel is a prospect to watch in the 2025 class with his ability to control the paint. The 6’11 post has a strong frame, which he uses to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Daniel sets strong screens in the half court and is able to draw contact down low. He is a force on the glass at both ends of the floor and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Daniel is a physical post prospect who will be a force down low for Roselle Catholic.

Isaac Moore Isaac Moore 6'7" | PF Life Center Academy | 2025 State NJ , 6’7 PF Life Center Academy

Moore joins a talented Life Center roster and will make an impact on the floor on his debut season. The 6’7 forward has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. Moore can make shots through contact in the paint and has a nice touch on his jumper. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Moore is slated to have a big winter with his ability to finish around the basket and play well within the flow of the offense.

Soprano Mounanga Soprano Mounanga 6'6" | SG Gill St. Bernards | 2025 State NJ , 6’6 SG Gill St. Bernard’s

Mounanga is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of length and skill. The lanky 6’6 guard has a good release on his jumper and rises up with confidence on his shot. Mounanga is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Mounanga is a prospect to track in the Garden State with his combination of shooting and length.

Anthony Pacciarelli Anthony Pacciarelli 6'3" | SG St. Joseph (Mont.) | 2025 State NJ , 6’3 SG St. Joseph (Mont.)

Pacciarelli has the potential to have a breakout junior campaign as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The 6’3 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Pacciarelli is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the basket and finish. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated passer. Pacciarelli had a career-high 23 points against Hackensack last season and should eclipse that mark this season.

Other Prospects to Know:

Kae Kilic Kae Kilic 5'11" | PG The Pennington | 2025 State NJ , 5’9 PG Pennington

Amari Stokes Amari Stokes 6'4" | SG Life Center Academy | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SG Life Center Academy

Myles Dickerson Myles Dickerson 6'4" | SF Timothy Christian | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SF Timothy Christian

Nas Middleton Nas Middleton 6'5" | PF Teaneck | 2025 State NJ , 6’5 PF Teaneck

Devin Merker Devin Merker 6'3" | SG Pascack Valley | 2025 State NJ , 6’3 SG Pascack Valley