2025 Prospects – Prep Hoops New Faces

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're about to dive into some exhilarating fresh talent that's been flying under the radar. Join us as we zoom in on their playstyles and uncover the game-changing skills they're bringing to the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2376831' first='Alex' last='Martinez']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex is a solid player who can rebound and finish in the lane. He has a knack for timing rebounds and going back up quickly keeping the ball high for putback, second chance points opportunities. He is a long-armed, slender-framed wing player who uses his quick movements and hustle to secure extra possessions and points near the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2376583' first='Noah' last='Berry']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah is an all-around forward who brings an edgy defensive game. He likes to hunt for blocks and steals with his ability to read opponents passes and shot attempts. He plays defense with good agility and mobility covering wing to block. He has a sharp IQ and understands his positioning while on offense and can hit shots from deep when not tightly contested.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2281877' first='Kolson' last='Crone']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crone is a strong forward who likes to drive the lane for scoring chances. He plays fundamentally off two feet when approaching the paint and makes good use of ball fakes and pump fakes to keep defenders off balance. He is a strong passer who can find teammates while being tightly guarded and on the fast break using his playmaking skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375039' first='Chyjuan' last='Dumas']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chyjuan is an interior scorer with good athleticism, especially his vertical jump. He uses his plus wingspan and pogo-like jumping for blocks, deflections, steals, rebounds, dunks and alley-oops. He's a help side defender and can cover some ball handlers who tend to drive the lane. He has good mobility and agility, making him a forward fit for the fast break and slashing in the lane. He </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2281881' first='Ryder' last='McClain']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryder is a crafty ball handler with a 3&amp;D playstyle. He can find teammates in seams, but fares best finding his own shots around the perimeter. He has a fast release on his jump shot, that he likes to shoot off the screen or dribble. He plays scrappy defense getting underneath guards to grab steals using his speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->