2025 Rankings Reveal: Strength of the Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a state that has a long history of producing good guards, the 2025 class is littered with "power" forwards and centers. There are multiple D1 level guys at the top, but the middle and back end of the class has some intriguing guys who can play the 4 or 5. Here are a few:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352340"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A pure stretch four, Hunter Jr is one of the best shooters in the state, regardless of class. He is confident enough to catch-and-fire from wherever he's spotting up, even from NBA range. His prowess from deep sets up his one-dribble pull-up from the high post. Hunter Jr can occasionally make plates from there too.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2352349"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The lone big man for the Ducks, Wilborn has to cover a lot of ground as their last line of defense and he does just that. He mobilizes his length and agility to block shots, dig for steals, and rebound. And when he's out on the perimeter, he can hard hedge and recover or just switch. Offensively, Wilborn uses quick moves to score in the post.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2352346"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Conway isn't the tallest or most athletic, but he's one of the more skilled post players in this class. Whenever he gets a touch on the low block, he can put the ball on the deck to create advantages and angles to finish off the glass. Of course, he's not limited to the paint: Conway has to be respected when he gets an open look for three.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2352344"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Built like an Olympic shot-putter or a 5-tech defensive end, Norwood is a powerful athlete in the middle. His strength shows up when he's snatching away rebounds and walling up at the rim. But he's still athletic enough to get up and down the floor well in transition and he has the touch to easily score on dump-offs around the basket.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2369648"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Without much flash or flare to his game, Nichols is effective in the middle for the Bluejays. He's particularly sturdy on the glass, throwing his body around to box out and create second-chance opportunities. And because he gets more rebounds than one would expect, Nichols also makes a living on putbacks.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ee6cd58a22a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, [player_tooltip player_id='2352511' first='Tyrus' last='Roney'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2352350' first='Ayo' last='Odumoshu'] are two more bigs to keep an eye on. They're raw but have some potential.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->