Rankings Review: The Class of 2025 Top Ten

Preston Edwards

April 15, 2024 @ 11:57 PM

The latest class of 2025 rankings was released last week to the masses. The top ten of the class of 2025 saw a reshuffling of sorts as players moved up and down the rankings. While the positions might have changed, these players are still some of the best that will hit the various circuits this summer. In this rankings review, we will look at the top ten of the class of 2025 in Louisiana.   1. [player_tooltip player_id='1593728' first='Christopher' last='Cenac'] - Cenac is arguably the best player in the state regardless of class. He has the ability to hurt teams inside and out offensively while protecting the rim defensively. His ascent to #1 in this class was almost inevitable. Winning the MOP of the state title game helped that cause also.   2. [player_tooltip player_id='1347267' first='Drew' last='Timmons'] - Timmons was a district MVP and an all-state 1st team selection. Call him a guard or a wing, he is one of the best players at scoring the rock Louisiana has. His ability to play on the perimeter and in the paint makes him an interesting prospect to say the least.   3. [player_tooltip player_id='1394530' first='Daijon' last='Leatherman'] - The Class 4A Most Outstanding Player is the best back-to-the-basket big man Louisiana has seen in years. His ability to rebound and score in the paint is unmatched by anyone over 6'5". Leatherman has made his mark as a traditional big and colleges have taken notice. He is a throwback player who is dominant in his role.   4. [player_tooltip player_id='1358460' first='Christopher' last='Birden'] - Birden may not have impressed the sportswriters this season. However, he is one of the biggest talents in this class. Birden is a wing who is excellent in transition. He is also a player who can defend on the perimeter and lock things down. Birden is developing into a prototypical 3 & D player with a ton of potential.   5. [player_tooltip player_id='1347265' first='Jeremiah' last='Lucas'] - If district play and playoffs showed us one thing, it displayed that Lucas is a bonafide prep star in Louisiana. He is a three level scorer who can punish teams with his offensive rebounding ability. Lucas can take over games scoring from the mid-range as well. His star will continue to rise from the momentum of this season.   6. [player_tooltip player_id='1347283' first='Garrett' last='Shoemaker'] - There is no one in the public or private school setting who has the skill set Shoemaker has. He has the ability to score from distance, be lethal in the mid-range, and rebound like a big. His three level scoring prowess and his ability to fill the lane on the break make him special.   7. [player_tooltip player_id='1347180' first='Xavier' last='Ferguson'] - Ferguson has true combo guard skills. While he has the ability to score from the perimeter as well as attack rim, Ferguson can facilitate the offense. He has a high IQ for the game and has an innate ability to know how to attack offensively. His perimeter defense is also high caliber as well.   8. [player_tooltip player_id='1601451' first='Kobe' last='Butler'] - Butler may have the biggest upside of any of the top ten players. He is an elite defender who can protect the rim at a high level while giving support on the perimeter. His offense is still rounding into form. Butler can also rebound at a high level which makes him a candidate to finish with a putback dunk at any time.   9. [player_tooltip player_id='1285330' first='Antron' last='Mason II'] - Mason is an all-state and all-NELA performer. He is also the best scoring point guard in this class. Mason has high level vision and finds players with all types of passes. He can score at all three levels and has become a solid perimeter defender. His ability to play the point is second to none.   10. [player_tooltip player_id='1492966' first='Lantavious' last='Murphy'] - Murphy is the best all-around basketball player in the class. He can score, rebound, and pass like no other wing or guard. His basketball IQ and athletic ability make him one of the most feared athletes on the hardwood.   This top ten is one of the most important groups of players that Louisiana has. They can literally go out and compete with any other top ten in the country. Some people think that Louisiana is a football state. Well, we have hoops too and this top ten signifies that.

The latest class of 2025 rankings was released last week to the masses. The top ten of the class of 2025 saw a reshuffling of sorts as players moved up and down the rankings. While the positions might have changed, these players are still some of the best that will hit the various circuits this summer. In this rankings review, we will look at the top ten of the class of 2025 in Louisiana.