2025 Rankings Update: Top Small Forwards
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The Junior class is loaded with talent from top to bottom. It’s been a good class for a long time and a ton of these players will be making an impact in college over the course of their careers. Let’s…
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Continue ReadingThe Junior class is loaded with talent from top to bottom. It’s been a good class for a long time and a ton of these players will be making an impact in college over the course of their careers. Let’s take a look at the top small forwards in this latest rankings update. This does not include any players who were in the top 10 in the class.
A long and athletic wing who is starting to reach his considerable ceiling as he’s really taken off in the past 9 months or so. Justice is averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds per game and has earned multiple scholarship offers in the last year, including one from EKU.
Blakeman has been one of the top scoring players in this 2025 class over the course of his career and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds per night with impressive shooting splits of 58/50/80, Hayden has become an even more efficient scorer than in years past.
Gutman is one of my favorite prospects in the class and a player who should be on the radar of all the in-state D1 and D2 schools. A big wing that can knock down 3s at a high clip, the 6’7 Gutman has been scoring 20+ per game for a couple of seasons now and is an underrated athlete.
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Speaking of athletic wings, Walton is one of the better athletes in the class. Elijah has a quick first step that allows him to get into the paint and finish. He needs to continue developing his outside shot as he’s only attempted 12 threes in 10 games.
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Hanke has been an overlooked player for Saint X for the last two seasons but he’s one of their most steady contributors. Will is a double figure scorer and the Tigers leading rebounder. He’s possesses a high basketball IQ and while he’s not an explosive athlete, he is actually pretty athletic and can guard multiple positions.
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Jace Birney Jace Birney 6'3" | SF Ballard Memorial | 2025 State KY , Ballard Memorial
Makhi Smith Makhi Smith 6'3" | SF Woodford County | 2025 State KY , Woodford County
Ashton Moser Ashton Moser 6'6" | SF Pineville | 2025 State KY , Pineville
Conner Lockhart Conner Lockhart 6'4" | SF Calloway County | 2025 State KY , Calloway County
Cameron McDaniels Cameron McDaniels 6'4" | SF Jeffersontown | 2025 State KY , Jeffersontown