2025 player rankings: Changes inside Top 25

Courtney Smith December 18, 2024 @ 02:47 PM

In the latest 2025 Tennessee player rankings, changes were made inside the Top 25. Here are notable stock-risers: [player_tooltip player_id='1532545' first='Keron' last='Jackson'], Houston: The 6-foot-6 forward has the Mustangs' offense humming. He opened the 2024 season with an 18-point performance in a home win against Christian Brothers. His scoring took a turn for the better with 38 points in a win over Don Bosco then a 27-point outing in a home win over a talented Whitehaven team. Houston has Class 4A state title aspirations, and Jackson realizes this season is it for him to prove he can be a viable component on a team looking to play on the final day of the season in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. [player_tooltip player_id='1578683' first='Clay' last='Payne'], University School of Nashville: Payne moved up eight spots to No. 12. The program just started league play in the TSSAA Division II-A Middle District 3. In three wins over Columbia Academy, Middle Tennessee Christian, and Grace Christian Academy, the 6-8 forward has averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game. Payne has been consistent throughout his high school career. [player_tooltip player_id='1259395' first='King' last='Keary'], Goodpasture: Keary, who moved up 12 spots to No. 17, picked up right where he left off. He has the Cougars undefeated in district play. The 6-0 point guard eclipsed 1,000 career points last week. Keary is averaging 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. He's the best point guard available. [player_tooltip player_id='1318557' first='Tylan' last='Lewis'], Independence: I know many people are counting out the Eagles. That's okay with them. As long as Lewis is there, Independence is going to be competitive. Up three spots to No. 7, Lewis is a polished prospect. His ball handling and court vision are on point. Lewis is a threat offensively each night he steps onto the floor. [player_tooltip player_id='1947172' first='Landon' last='Bryant'], LaVergne: The 6-5 shooting guard moved up three spots to No. 19. If a college program is looking for a solid two-way player, Bryant is the best available. He doesn't give up anything cheap on defense. Offensively, he knows how to get to his spots. Bryant is an efficient prospect, and finishes well around the rim.

In the latest 2025 Tennessee player rankings, changes were made inside the Top 25.

Here are notable stock-risers:

Keron Jackson Keron Jackson 6'7" | SF Houston | 2025 State #341 Nation TN , Houston: The 6-foot-6 forward has the Mustangs' offense humming. He opened the 2024 season with an 18-point performance in a home win against Christian Brothers. His scoring took a turn for the better with 38 points in a win over Don Bosco then a 27-point outing in a home win over a talented Whitehaven team. Houston has Class 4A state title aspirations, and Jackson realizes this season is it for him to prove he can be a viable component on a team looking to play on the final day of the season in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Clay Payne Clay Payne 6'8" | SF University School Of Nashville | 2025 State TN , University School of Nashville: Payne moved up eight spots to No. 12. The program just started league play in the TSSAA Division II-A Middle District 3. In three wins over Columbia Academy, Middle Tennessee Christian, and Grace Christian Academy, the 6-8 forward has averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game. Payne has been consistent throughout his high school career.

King Keary King Keary 6'2" | PG Goodpasture | 2025 State TN , Goodpasture: Keary, who moved up 12 spots to No. 17, picked up right where he left off. He has the Cougars undefeated in district play. The 6-0 point guard eclipsed 1,000 career points last week. Keary is averaging 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. He's the best point guard available.

Tylan Lewis Tylan Lewis 6'3" | PG Independence | 2025 State TN , Independence: I know many people are counting out the Eagles. That's okay with them. As long as Lewis is there, Independence is going to be competitive. Up three spots to No. 7, Lewis is a polished prospect. His ball handling and court vision are on point. Lewis is a threat offensively each night he steps onto the floor.

Landon Bryant Landon Bryant 6'4" | SG/PG LaVergne | 2025 State TN , LaVergne: The 6-5 shooting guard moved up three spots to No. 19. If a college program is looking for a solid two-way player, Bryant is the best available. He doesn't give up anything cheap on defense. Offensively, he knows how to get to his spots. Bryant is an efficient prospect, and finishes well around the rim.