Area Rankings: Top 10 2025 Prospects in Des Moines Metro
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Curtis Stinson Jr IA #1 PG #1 HEIGHT 6'5" POS PG CLASS 2025 View Profile Curtis Stinson Jr State: Iowa School: Valley Club: KC Run GMC Stinson, the son of the former Iowa State standout point guard, already holds offers…
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Continue ReadingStinson, the son of the former Iowa State standout point guard, already holds offers from Iowa State, Missouri, and Nebraska. He’s a big, physical, and athletic lead guard who does a great job using his size and IQ to dominate the game on both ends of the floor. At 6-4, he has ideal size for a college point guard, and he’s one of the toughest players in the state. He’s willing and able to defend any position on the floor, and is a skilled playmaker and shot creator for himself and his teammates. He rebounds really well on both ends of the floor and is a great finisher around the rim. If he’s able to add a little more consistency to his jumper, watch out.
Robinson may be the best athlete in the state, and one of the best in the Midwest, regardless of class. He’s an explosive athlete with an elite first step, explosive leaping ability, and is a tenacious competitor, as anyone who saw Valley’s march to the state title last year could see. He’ll probably end up playing football (four-star receiver) in college, but if he wanted to go the college basketball route, lots of Division I schools would be interested after he was one of the best players on the floor throughout the summer on a really good D1 Minnesota team.
Jirak is a mobile big man who provides a ton of value with his switchability as a defender. He has good size and length, and is a really smart defensive player who anchors a Tigers defense that will be dominant. He’s a shot blocker, rim-running big who is improving his footwork and touch around the bucket. He’s getting Division I interest because of his rebounding, athleticism, and defense, and if he’s able to add any sort of offensive game to his arsenal, he could explode.
Deng is a great athlete on the wing who uses his length to impact the game on the defensive end of the floor, getting into passing lanes and contesting shots. He had a bit of an up-and-down sophomore year after a great freshman season, but he picked it up and played well down the stretch while helping lead Valley to the state championship. He can create off the dribble or play without the ball in his hands.
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Richardson was really good as a sophomore for the Dragons, leading the team in scoring (11.3), rebounding (5.6), and assists (2.3). An athletic and versatile 6-3 wing, he can defend multiple positions, create off the dribble, and knock down shots off the catch. He’s a really solid all-around player.
Sankaranthi is a long, mobile wing who can provide some versatility on the defensive end with his ability to contest shots and move his feet. He’s still a very raw prospect, especially on the offensive end, but there are a lot of tools to work with and he’s an intriguing player to keep an eye on over the next 12 months to see how he continues to develop.
Barrantes had a really good sophomore season for the 1A champion Thunder, averaging 12.7 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. He’s a long, agile 6-8/6-9 forward who can score inside and out as well as dominate on the glass on either end of the floor. On occasion he struggled to finish through contact around the rim last season, but he has added some strength to his frame and was extremely aggressive when we saw GVC play in June. Following several losses to graduation, the Thunder will be his team, and he looks like he’s ready to step another leap.
Goodman is a player who is going to make another jump up the rankings when they’re updated in a few weeks. He’s a dynamic scorer who can fill it up from anywhere on the floor, and he’s really started to fill out his frame and improve his athleticism. He can take over games in the blink of an eye with his ability to create looks for himself or his teammates, as well as his strong on-ball defense.
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Loney didn’t get much run at Johnston last season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 12 games, but he’s one of the highest upside players in the state. He’s raw, but as the old saying goes, you can’t teach size, and Loney certainly has that. He’s a mobile big man who could become an impact player for the Dragons this season.
Cason sometimes gets lost in an absolutely loaded 2025 Valley class, but he’s a really good player in his own right. An off-ball guard who is a sharpshooter off the catch, he’s able to stretch the defense and knock down shots routinely. He moves well without the ball in his hands, has a quick release, and is able to provide some secondary playmaking as well. He averaged 6.4 points and knocked down 39.1% of his 3s as a sophomore.