Rankings Update: 2025’s New Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rankings have been updated for the <em>Class of 2025</em> and the <em>Top 10</em> looks different than it did just 3 months ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While there is always some movement inside the <em>Top 10</em>, the prospects in that group have stayed relatively consistent over the past few rankings updates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that in mind, we wanted to try to highlight them in a different way today, with a focus on what we believe is there top skill at this point in time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's go ahead and call this the <em>Top 10 Superlatives</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2317299' first='Dwayne' last='Aristode']: <strong><em>Defensive Stopper</em></strong>. Arguably the best overall defender in the country, Aristode has the ability to guard up and down a line-up with his athleticism, strength, and versatility.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1106063' first='London' last='Jemison']: <strong><em>Shot Maker</em></strong>. One of the top scorers in New England, Jemison is capable of getting it done at all three levels and excels as a late shot clock finisher.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2317310' first='Keyshuan' last='Tillery']: <strong><em>Offensive Creator</em></strong>. A crafty lead guard, Tillery is one of the best in the country at creating offense for himself and others.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1529071' first='Jaylen' last='Harrell']: <strong><em>Bucket Getter</em></strong>. A big guard that has an advanced feel on the offensive end of the floor, Harrell is a tough isolation scorer that can score by the rim or behind the arc.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2341272' first='Ben' last='Ahmed']: <strong><em>Post Scorer</em></strong>. A top big man in the country, Ahmed has an advanced feel for the game with his back to the basket, soft touch around the rim, and a plethora of finishing moves in the paint.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2317315' first='Preston' last='Fowler']: <strong><em>Two-Way Versatility</em></strong>. A big wing with serious two-way potential, Fowler impacts the game on both ends of the floor with his ability to fill multiple roles offensively and guard multiple positions defensively.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1239437' first='Ryder' last='Frost']: <strong><em>Knockdown Shooter</em></strong>. A major stock riser this spring and summer, Frost has quickly earned the reputation of being one of the nation's most consistent perimeter shooters.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1106097' first='Kelvin' last='Odih']: <strong><em>Elite Athlete</em></strong>. Maybe the most electric scoring guard in New England, Odih thrives in space where he can use his athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor as a scorer and a stopper.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2317323' first='Mason' last='Blackwood']: <strong><em>Efficent Scorer</em></strong>. One of the smoothest players in the region, Blackwood never seems to force the issue and as a result, has developed into one of the most efficient scorers around.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1532418' first='Vincent' last='Chaudhri']: <strong><em>Wing Scorer</em></strong>. A big wing that has long arms and impressive athleticism, Chaudhri is capable of knocking down shots from the perimeter or slashing to the rim to finish with authority.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these prospects continues to have room for growth and an incredibly bright future. All 10 should be fun to follow this winter as they continue to show out on the hardwood!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we continue to expand on our updated 2025 rankings, with thoughts on <em>newcomers</em>, <em>risers</em>, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*This article was written prior to Kelvin Odih's announcement that he would be transferring to SoCal Academy. The rankings have since been updated to reflect this move.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->