2025 Rankings: PG/Combo Stock Risers
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PHI unveiled the latest edition of the 2025 class rankings. Now we dive into each position breaking them down in a variety of categories. Here we examine 2025 Rankings: PG/Combo Stock Risers! Dietrich Richardson Dietrich Richardson 6'6" | PG Peoria…
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Continue ReadingPHI unveiled the latest edition of the 2025 class rankings. Now we dive into each position breaking them down in a variety of categories. Here we examine 2025 Rankings: PG/Combo Stock Risers!
Dietrich Richardson Dietrich Richardson 6'6" | PG Peoria Manual | 2025 State #177 Nation IL (Peoria Manual)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #8
We saw Richardson play late in the high school season with Manual where he showed some flashes, but nothing to insinuate he would become a top 10 player in the class. Our staff didn’t see him all summer as he was hidden on the grassroots circuit. Then the buzz came this fall about how he had grown to 6’6” and become more of a lead guard. We saw him four times in the first half with the best showing coming in a game at Pontiac where he displayed an all-around game with size that really intrigues!
EJ Horton EJ Horton 6'2" | PG Phillips | 2025 State IL (Phillips)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #24
Horton moved to Illinois from Florida and our staff has taken notice of what he did early in the season. Our scouts Reggie Bates and Steve Parham have both been impressed with what they saw. The lefty plays with a high motor. Very athletic guard that shoots it well. Putting up numbers this season for Phillips.
Blake Fagbemi Blake Fagbemi 5'10" | PG Benet | 2025 State IL (Benet)
Previous Ranking: #73
Current Ranking: #52
Fagbemi has been a rock for Benet this season. His brother ran the show on a team that made it to the state title game and this junior is looking to take it one step further. Off the charts IQ and feel for the game. Runs the team with sound decisions while picking his spots to score.
Reid Olson Reid Olson 6'0" | PG Niles North | 2025 State IL (Niles North)
Previous Ranking: #88
Current Ranking: #60
Olson is a combo guard that can play both on and off the ball. Right now his biggest value comes in his shot making from deep. High level shooter that has range out to the volleyball line (literally).
Elijah Daugherty Elijah Daugherty 6'0" | PG Rockford Christian | 2025 State IL (Rockford Christian)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #79
Liked what we saw from Daugherty when we saw him during the first half of the season. Pass first guard that gets his teammates involved while also finding his spots to score. Good feel and understanding of how to run a team.
Ashton Grieves Ashton Grieves 6'2" | PG Metamora | 2025 State IL (Metamora)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #80
Grieves put his name on our radar with a strong first half of the season for Metamora. With so many high level weapons they just need a lead guard that will put them in position to succeed. Enter Grieves! The coaches son shows a lot of the qualities you typically see with the son’s of coaches being an extension of them on the floor.
Lucas Melendez Lucas Melendez 6'0" | PG Ridgewood | 2025 State IL (Ridgewood)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #94
Melendez absolutely lit up the nets when we saw him at the Ridgewood Shootout. The 5’11” lead guard dropped 37 points in that game on a variety of floaters, crisp mid-range shots, and threes off movement. More than just a scorer as he can pass it as well. Dual sport star has arrow pointing up!
Cooper Hoffman Cooper Hoffman 6'1" | PG Pecatonica | 2025 State IL (Pecatonica)
Previous Ranking: NR
Current Ranking: #103
Hoffman is a small school player that sees the floor as a passer, hits tough shots from the perimeter, and mixes in straight line takes for scores at the rack. Competitive guard with sneaky athleticism.