2025 Rankings Update: Top 135 additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently updated our Southern California class of 2025 rankings and were able to add a handful of talented prospects who earned their way into the mix. Below we take a look at the newcomers who rank among the top 135 players in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#73 [player_tooltip player_id='1674773' first='Austin' last='Maziasz'] | Westlake</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maziasz has good size and skill for the wing position. At 6-feet-5, the junior can stretch the floor to the three-point line off the catch and is a capable driver and finisher with a good pop of athleticism and physicality when finishing around the basket. Maziasz has put together a number of impressive two-way performances when it comes to scoring and rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#80 [player_tooltip player_id='2323689' first='MJ' last='Smith'] | La Mirada</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith's skill-set is an intriguing one because of his combination of size, length, athleticism and ability to play multiple positions. The 6-foot-4 junior has been playing some point guard for the Matadores this season and has shown to be a capable initiator of offense who can slide off the ball and be a secondary playmaker as well. Smith is still progressing on the offensive end, but his versatility as an on-ball defender makes him a very good high school player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#105 [player_tooltip player_id='2323690' first='Matthew' last='Mendias'] | Norco</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mendias has been putting up big scoring numbers at Norco and his ability to shoot the catch and shoot three in addition to the mid-range jumper makes him an effective high school two guard. Mendias scored a school record 60 points earlier this season and is averaging 19.1 points per game on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#108 [player_tooltip player_id='2323691' first='JD' last='Wyatt'] | Sun Valley Poly</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wyatt is a dynamic scoring guard who thrives in the open court where he uses his speed and craftiness to get to the rim and score. He also has a shiftiness and stop-and-go ability that allows him to blow-by defenders in the half-court setting and put pressure on defenses. Wyatt can also get it going from three-point range off the catch and off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#113 [player_tooltip player_id='2323692' first='Dominic' last='Copenhagen'] | Eastvale Roosevelt</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Copenhagen is a really solid glue guy for a team that's bound for an Open Division appearance. The 6-foot-3 forward makes hustle plays, guards multiple positions, rebounds in and out of his area and brings a toughness and energy factor to the floor that is much needed in the type of schedule Roosevelt has played this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#119 [player_tooltip player_id='2316177' first='Desmond' last='Every Jr.'] | Pasadena</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every has put together a strong junior campaign as a guard who can score in bunches or run the team with a high IQ at the point guard spot. The 5-foot-11 guard is a knock down shooter off the catch from three-point range and can get to a balanced mid-range jumper off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->