2025 Rankings: Biggest Risers
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A look at the players who made the biggest jumps in the latest class of 2025 rankings… No. 10 Chris Davis Jr. Chris Davis Jr. 5'10" Madison East | 2025 State WI – Sun Prairie West Davis was just unreal…
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No. 10 Chris Davis Jr. Chris Davis Jr. 5'10" Madison East | 2025 State WI – Sun Prairie West
Davis was just unreal during his junior season. Averaging 41 points per game, the 6-foot-3 guard was just casual about those nightly performances. Davis led the Wolves to a 19-6 overall record and a Big Eight Conference title. Despite being a high volume scorer, Davis was surprisingly efficient. He shot 55.1 percent from the field, including 46.4 percent from 3-point range. While his highlights may shot takeover ability as an isolation scorer, this is also a prospect that can play in the halfcourt and generate a high quality shot when he can’t get to his bread and butter or defenders face-guard him.
No. 14 Gavin Gores Gavin Gores 6'10" | PF Cumberland | 2025 State WI – Cumberland
Gores had a monster junior season, averaging 29 points and 13 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-8 forward has about all the upside you could want — athleticism, strength, mobility, versatility, and he’s coordinated too — not a guy that struggles with his hands, touch, basketball IQ, etc. It’s just a matter of how fast Gores can put it together. Gores definitely looks the part and shows big time flashes, which is why you see Big Ten schools getting involved.
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No. 17 Trevor Polite Trevor Polite 6'6" | SF Homestead | 2025 State WI – Homestead
The 2023-24 season was a big step forward for Polite and if you wanted him ranked higher, I’m not sure I’d fight you on it. Playing alongside another Division 1 guard, Polite averaged 14 points per game for a 20-7 Homestead squad that was one play away from going to the sectional finals and winning the North Shore Conference. Saw Polite really came into his own offensively. At 6-foot-5, Polite has developed a tough mid-range game and is someone who can take defenders down into the post and score falling away from the basket. Outside shooting is a little erratic, but it looks really good coming off his hands. Polite is a multi-dimensional prospect who can lead his team in rebounding or assists on any given night and defend multiple positions. Even at his size, playing a little point-wing is well within his abilities.
No. 23 Keegan Van Kauwenberg Keegan Van Kauwenberg 6'3" | CG Kaukauna | 2025 State WI – Kaukauna
Van Kauwenberg posted 19 points and four assists per game on a very deep and experienced Kaukauna squad. The 6-foot-3 sniper shot 46 percent from 3-point range while knocking down 86 triples. Van Kauwenberg also displayed true combo guard ability and runs a lot of the point for the Ghosts. Since last summer, Van Kauwenberg has improved his athleticism and all-around scoring ability, not just limited to being an outside shooting threat.
No. 24 Pryce Gregoire Pryce Gregoire 6'6" | SF De Pere | 2025 State WI – De Pere
Don’t be fooled by the 10.4 points per game — Gregoire can play. Part of a De Pere squad that was a well-oiled machine most of the season, Gregoire played alongside two future Division 1 players and has blossomed into a pretty solid Division 2 prospect himself. There’s a lot of things to like about Gregoire, who could really break out over the next year-plus and will likely still be developing at the next level. At 6-foot-6, he’s an excellent outside shooter, has some sneaky athleticism, and the tools/frame to defend multiple positions.
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No. 35 Jerimiah Johnson – Marquette
Johnson quietly played a big role for Marquette during its run to the Division 1 state championship. On a roster full of shooters, Johnson distributed the ball really well, averaging close to three assists per game for a balanced lineup. Johnson also got his offensively, putting up just shy of 10 points per contest. A 3-and-D guard, Johnson is also one of the better defenders in this state. His length and intuition at 6-foot-3 was quietly one of the best-kept secrets in the state in 2023-24.
No. 46 Julius Clark Julius Clark 6'0" | SG Eau Claire Memorial | 2025 State WI – Eau Claire Memorial
Clark gave a very good ECM squad over 13 points per game as a junior. When their star went down with an injury, Clark had five 20-point performances during the last 11 games of the season. A quick guard that can knife to the bucket and never stops moving without the basketball, Clark makes the game a lot easier, especially for his teammates. Just a high motor player that flies around and looks to make plays on both ends, Clark also averaged three rebounds and two assists per game at 5-foot-11.
No. 62 Kamarr Bridges Kamarr Bridges SG Verona | 2025 State WI – Verona
Bridges has some raw, natural talent and I’m not sure the state knows how good this kid is. The 6-foot-4 guard is very strong and explosive. Everybody in the Big Eight is well aware, but when you watch this kid jump and take off without a lot of momentum going towards the rim, it’s breathtaking. The lefty is more than just an athlete too. He’s got a nice face-up game from mid or 3-point range and is a reliable shooter when he can’t get all the way to the rim. Bridges averaged 8.2 points per game as a junior and I’d expect him to move into the No. 2 role next season.