RANKINGS REVIEW: 2025 National Prospects On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's our time to evaluate some of the top rising national prospects in the state. These kids are big-time college recruits who have not made a commitment decision as of yet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301718' first='Shon' last='Abaev'] | F | 2025 | Calvary Christian | @shon_abaev</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abaev has been at the top of the list for notable standouts at a few off-season tournaments now. The rising four-star recruit released two scheduled college visits he will take: Arizona State (June 19-20 and Georgia (June 26-28). ASU and Bulldogs fans, this means good news as the 6-8 versatile senior will have an early impact at the next level. He is currently listed in the top 10 for Florida recruits and the top 5 in the PH rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2306268' first='Babatunde' last='Durodola'] | F | 2025 | DME Academy | @5ivebaba</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Durodola seems to have got the attention of national media outlets with notable off-season performances competing with Canada Elite. The 6-8 forward is a beast on the court who averaged 17 points and 8 boards a game, he's a tough, physical post player who isn't afraid to mix it up down low. What stands out is his handle—he moves like a guard with the ball. Plus, he can lock down multiple positions on defense. Schools like George Mason, ODU, Southern, Arizona State, and Seton Hall are all after him. He's definitely one to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1240336' first='Amari' last='Allen'] | G/F | 2025 | IMG | @2amariii</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is a 6-7 guard/wing prospect who has blossomed into one of the top players in the country. He's still on the market with nearly every major college offer on the list. Impressed with his overall scoring bag with the rock in 1v1 situations where he's a tough guard for opponents. He has good speed and body control to get by defenders but finishes with a smooth jump shot. Watch out for his commitment to be a major move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301787' first='Jalen' last='Reece'] | PG | 2025 | Oak Ridge | @jalen_reece&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301787' first='Jalen' last='Reece'], at 5'11, is really turning heads in the Orlando area. This kid made a name for himself during the regular season, and he's keeping the hype alive in the AAU circuit. He's one of the top rising prospects right now. Electric with the ball in his hands, he's a real point guard prospect with a high IQ who can direct a program. Recently, he's gotten offers from big names like USF, UCF, SMU, Cincinnati, New Mexico State, Illinois, Xavier, and Virginia Tech. Watching him play, you can see why everyone's interested. He's got a bright future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494102' first='Kareem' last='Stagg'] | F | 2025 | IMG | @kareemstagg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising 2025 forward has been making major waves this offseason. This guy's a physical player with solid athleticism and some of the best footwork for his size in the class. He's a versatile big, able to fit into all sorts of sets on the court. Stagg is a rim rattler on the offensive side who has the strength to nearly break the rim. Another big-time recruit who is still available for college coaches to look at.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Able | G | 2025 | Sagemont Prep | @MatthewAble35</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Able is a 6-5 guard product from Sagemont Prep who is one of the better shot creators in the 2025 class. He's got serious confidence in his jumper, whether it's catch-and-shoot or pulling up off the dribble. With his size, Able can drive and finish at the rim, but it's his shot-making that really catches your eye. He knows how to get to his spots and his ability to create his own shot from multiple levels makes him a tough cover for any defender. Watching his film, you can see why he's one to watch in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Tillery | CG | 2025 | Oak Ridge | @jiggy_jordxn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-6 guard/wing prospect is back on the market after recently de-committing from Georgia Southern. This kid is a consistent scoring machine, and he's been a standout all offseason. He's got a smooth stroke and can score from anywhere on the court. His versatility makes him a matchup nightmare for defenders. College coaches should be all over him again during the evaluation period. Tillery's a hot prospect to keep an eye on. Look out for Oak Ridge to push for another state championship as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->