2025 Rankings Update: The Centers

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2025 with a look at the Centers.   It's no surprise that the top spot here continues to be held by [player_tooltip player_id='2341272' first='Ben' last='Ahmed']. The Putnam Science Academy big man is a nightly double-double threat that has shown an expanded offensive game early in the season. With terrific hands, impressive footwork on the block, and a motor that never stops on the glass, he's cemented himself as not only one of New England's top prospects, but one of the best big men in the country.    Below, we take a look at ten Centers to watch from the Class of 2025:   [player_tooltip player_id='2396725' first='Samuel' last='Nosakhare']   Nosakhare, a big time athlete at Putnam Science Academy, has the tools to be an elite two-way presence. A vertical presence around the rim on both ends of the floor, he dunks everything he gets his hands on and can block shots way above the rim. He flies up the floor as a rim runner and covers a ton of ground defensively to clean up on the glass or protect the rim as the last line of defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='2641692' first='Cheickna' last='Sylla']   A physically imposing big man at Bridgton Academy, Sylla made a quick name for himself as one of New England's top rebounders. At 6'10" with wide shoulders and a strong base, he takes up plenty of space on the block, showing that he knows how to establish position offensively and carve out space as a rebounder defensively. He has good hands, moves well for his size, and plays hard every possession.   [player_tooltip player_id='2634122' first='Kieran' last='Mullen']   Mullen, a mobile big at St. Thomas More, has a great combination of positional size, length, and mobility. A long and lean 7-footer, he does a good job of running the floor in transition, can knock down threes from the trailer spot or corners, and has the ability to handle the ball in space. Defensively, he does a good job of using his length to clog passing lanes, protect the rim, and rebound in traffic.   [player_tooltip player_id='2641700' first='Rauan' last='Rodrigues']   A left-handed, rim running big man at Putnam Science Academy, Rodrigues has made an immediate impact since arriving in the region. He's a physical presence in the paint that excels as a rim finisher, both in transition and in the halfcourt. He does a nice job of establishing his position early, showing his hands, and finishing over either shoulder. He's a solid ball screen defenders that takes up space and protects the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='2325864' first='Ian' last='Randall']   Randall, an inside-out threat at Hotchkiss, is a high IQ big man that has a lot of skill on the offensive end of the floor. He makes intelligent plays on both ends of the floor, impacting the game by the rim defensively and from multiple levels offensively. He's a good passer, has great hands and soft touch around the rim, and can block shots both as a primary defender and from the help side.   [player_tooltip player_id='2633557' first='Jared' last='Coleman']   A physical, interior presence at Hillhouse, Coleman does a good job of controlling the paint on both ends of the floor. He plays hard, doesn't take plays off, and has really good mobility for someone his size. He moves quickly in tight spaces, allowing him to catch on the block and explode past defenders to the rim, where he's a high level finisher with either hand.   [player_tooltip player_id='2453001' first='Raheim' last='Orleans']   Orleans, an athletic 6'7" big at Attleboro, is a dynamic offensive presence that can take over games with his ability to score. An above the rim athlete, he does a great job of finishing with power both in transition and when making moves from the low post. He's a double-double threat due to his ability to rebound both in traffic and in space, while also supplying rim protection when he slides over from the help side.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546900' first='Javon' last='Wise-Normil']   A high motor big man at Premier Prep, Wise-Normil consistently makes plays on both ends of the floor with his effort and energy. He has some nice vertical pop around the rim, allowing him to finish through contact and make a big impact on the glass. He's a good rim roller out of ball screens, rim runs with a purpose in transition, and does a nice job of guarding in the post without fouling.   [player_tooltip player_id='2546817' first='Deng' last='Mathiang']   Mathiang, a true 7-footer at South Kent, has an impressive comination of size and length at the center position. Defensively, he's an anchor in the paint with his ability to take up space and protect the rim as a shot blocker and decision alterer. He's developed offensively, to the point of where he's constient with his ability to score around the rim and step out into the mid-range and hit baseline jumpers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2547091' first='Moses' last='Semuhoza']   A 6'7" big man out of Westbrook, Semuhoza has a verstile skill set on the offensive end of the floor that allows him to finish both in and out of the paint. While he can be a disruptive force in the paint, both as a scorer and defender, it's his versatility and ability to move in space that allows him to make a greater impact on the game. He's a switchable defender on one end, that can step out and hit threes on the other.   Keep an eye out for an article on our Watch List, as we wrap up rankings week coverage for the Class of 2025!

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2025 with a look at the Centers.