The Next 5 Uncommitted: Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We covered the top five from the 2025 class who are weighing their options before their season starts. Many of them hold offers from fantastic schools but feel they still have something to prove which may lead to more. We will look at the next 5 who are trying to challenge those at the top for attention and opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1199997' first='Lazerek' last='Houston']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln Northeast","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076063' first='Lincoln' last='Supreme']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671f0631922f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/LazerekH12">https://x.com/LazerekH12</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As one of the top perimeter players in his class, Houston's a versatile scorer from all three levels, now with added bounce to his game. Skilled with the dribble, he creates opportunities for himself and teammates, making him a dynamic offensive threat. On defense, he's a lockdown presence, frustrating opponents and shifting momentum with his intensity. A game-changer on both ends, he's sure to attract significant interest come spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17108906/65fd9d3cf31c531760247130' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672459140413c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"D'Marius Shumaker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln Southeast","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671f063192355"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/Marishumaker_">https://x.com/Marishumaker_</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true point guard, Shumaker has returned to Southeast to be a focal point and will step into that role seamlessly. With a knack for penetrating defenses, he consistently creates open shots for teammates while being able to finish at the rim through contact. A knockdown shooter from deep, he plays with patience, allowing plays to develop and making the right pass. His control over the tempo and his ability to set up the offense will catch coaches' eyes, displaying maturity and a readiness to take over games when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior year highlights<a href="https://t.co/6FWHqwq9vJ">https://t.co/6FWHqwq9vJ</a></p>&mdash; D'Marius Shumaker (@Marishumaker_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marishumaker_/status/1796011396053741905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580106"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671f06319239c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/ReeceKircher">https://x.com/ReeceKircher</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A top point guard in his class, he's a true floor general with multiple gears to put constant pressure on defenses. With excellent command of the Titans' offense, he effectively sets up his team in half-court sets and keeps them moving in rhythm. On defense, he's solid and disruptive, creating turnovers and igniting fast breaks. A dangerous shooter from beyond the arc, he's the type of player you trust with the ball to make the right play. Holding multiple offers already, he's sure to continue adding more as winter approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/MxzSMJcWHc">https://t.co/MxzSMJcWHc</a><br><br>11.9 PPG<br>4.8 RPG<br>5.0 APG<br>1.3 SPG<br>*ALL-TIME ASSISTS LEADER <a href="https://twitter.com/PLSbasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PLSbasketball</a> *<br><br>@NxtProNE <a href="https://twitter.com/NebraskaSupreme?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NebraskaSupreme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ETGmidwest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ETGmidwest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsNE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoopsNE</a></p>&mdash; reece.kircher (@ReeceKircher) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReeceKircher/status/1772273621349585098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580067"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671f063192461"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/sam24souerdyke">https://x.com/sam24souerdyke</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A terrific two-sport athlete, Souerdyke is a physical guard and three-level scorer who thrives in contact. His shooter's touch is evident, with a pure mid-range game and deep shooting ability that keeps defenders on alert. Around the basket, he uses his size and strength effectively, both as a finisher and a rebounder. His blend of athleticism, intelligence, and physicality make him a strong prospect whose game is primed to translate well at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16037410/65d0a0036655fc0a082a0a3a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6724591404283"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580079"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671f0631924af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An efficient sharpshooter with good length and size, Farrington runs the floor well and finds open space, ready to fire with a quick trigger. His ability to stretch the floor keeps defenses on edge, and he uses the pump fake to great effect, creating openings. Defensively, he uses his size to rebound and guard effectively, bringing impactful minutes on both ends of the court. A constant offensive threat, he's the type of instant-impact player who will make opponents pay if left unchecked at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights from KC Summer Live<br>19ppg<br>40.7 3pt% 42 attempts<a href="https://twitter.com/ElkhornNorthBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElkhornNorthBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AEF_Academy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEF_Academy</a> <a href="https://t.co/uo7hs4m9l3">pic.twitter.com/uo7hs4m9l3</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1580079' first='Will' last='Farrington'] (@WillFarringto10) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillFarringto10/status/1813987892256993411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->