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2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten

2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi December 2, 2024 @ 09:15 AM
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Andy Johnson
Andy Johnson 6'4" | SG | 2025
KY
Jonah Butler
Jonah Butler 6'5" | SG | 2025
KY
Armelo Boone
Armelo Boone 6'3" | SG | 2025
KY
Isaiah Cochran
Isaiah Cochran 6'6" | SF | 2025
KY
EJ Walker
EJ Walker 6'8" | PF | 2025
KY
Julius Edmonds
Julius Edmonds 6'7" | PF | 2025
KY
Malachi Moreno
Malachi Moreno 6'11" | C | 2025
KY
Maddox Huff
Maddox Huff 6'3" | PG | 2025
KY
Vince Dawson
Vince Dawson 6'6" | SF | 2025
KY
Zander Carter
Zander Carter 6'6" | SG | 2025
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their Senior seasons are kicking off but it seems like it hasn't been that long since the Class of 2025 were freshmen and just touching the varsity court for the first time. Only a few more update cycles in this class before they're done and off to college. Let's look at the latest Top 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1130310"],"_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-674cdc12b3c7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The heavy favorite to be named Mr Basketball. Moreno came back to Great Crossing in hopes of winning the state title that eluded them last spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089524"],"_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-674cdc12b3cf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zander is a player who you appreciate the more you see him. There is a level of professionalism with which Carter carries himself on the court. He's a steal for Liberty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252216"],"_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-674cdc12b3d56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">EJ has had a really strong career and will go down as one of the best to ever play at Lloyd Memorial. If he can get the Juggernauts to Rupp Arena from the always tough 9th region, they may have to retire Walker's jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1130313"],"_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-674cdc12b3db8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't be shocked if Huff leads the state in scoring as a Senior. He's going to need to put up big numbers for Harlan County to get back to Rupp Arena and make a second run at the state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110323"],"_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-674cdc12b3e17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vince has been starting varsity for his entire career and will end as Great Crossing's all time leading scorer. One of the best big shot makers in Kentucky, Dawson is one of the better 1 on 1 scorers in Central Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344607"],"_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-674cdc12b3e75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Melo made the move from Douglass to Woodford this summer and will look to make a run at 8th region player of the year this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2357590"],"_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-674cdc12b3ed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Probably the biggest stock riser in Kentucky this summer. Johnson went from no D1 offers to almost double figures and has signed with UIC. He could get Cooper out of the 9th and into Rupp Arena with a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513532"],"_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-674cdc12b3f30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The best player that no one talks about. Butler is signed with D1 Stony Brook and hoping to get Calloway County out of the first region after a disappointing finish last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292861"],"_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-674cdc12b3f8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cochran missed several months after a gnarly ankle injury that ended his AAU season and made him miss all summer and fall. Now back from injury, Isaiah could be a huge stock booster with a big Senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1144955"],"_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-674cdc12b3fec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mismatch forward who can post up or attack off the bounce, I think JuJu is the biggest X factor in Trinity winning the 7th region again or not. He's a talented forward with a high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Their Senior seasons are kicking off but it seems like it hasn't been that long since the Class of 2025 were freshmen and just touching the varsity court for the first time. Only a few more update cycles in this class before they're done and off to college. Let's look at the latest Top 10.

Kentucky
Malachi Moreno

Malachi Moreno

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Malachi
Moreno C
Class
2025
Height
6'11"
HS
Great Crossing
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
The heavy favorite to be named Mr Basketball. Moreno came back to Great Crossing in hopes of winning...
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Kentucky
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Malachi Moreno

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State: Kentucky
School: Great Crossing
Club: Indiana Elite 3SSB
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Liberty
Zander Carter

Zander Carter

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Zander
Carter SG
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Ashland Blazer
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Zander is a player who you appreciate the more you see him. There is a level of professionalism...
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Liberty
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Zander Carter

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State: Kentucky
School: Ashland Blazer
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB
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South Carolina
EJ Walker

EJ Walker

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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EJ
Walker PF
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Lloyd Memorial
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
EJ has had a really strong career and will go down as one of the best to ever...
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South Carolina
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EJ Walker

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State: Kentucky
School: Lloyd Memorial
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB
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East Tennessee State
Maddox Huff

Maddox Huff

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Maddox
Huff PG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Harlan County
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Don’t be shocked if Huff leads the state in scoring as a Senior. He’s going to need to...
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East Tennessee State
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Maddox Huff

Twitter
State: Kentucky
School: Harlan County
Club: Griffin Elite
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Morehead State
Vince Dawson

Vince Dawson

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Vince
Dawson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Great Crossing
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Vince has been starting varsity for his entire career and will end as Great Crossing’s all time leading...
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Morehead State
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Vince Dawson

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State: Kentucky
School: Great Crossing
Club: Griffin Elite
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Western Kentucky
Armelo Boone

Armelo Boone

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Armelo
Boone SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Woodford County
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Melo made the move from Douglass to Woodford this summer and will look to make a run at...
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Western Kentucky
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Armelo Boone

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State: Kentucky
School: Woodford County
Club: Team Thad
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Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Andy
Johnson SG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Randall K Cooper
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Probably the biggest stock riser in Kentucky this summer. Johnson went from no D1 offers to almost double...
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Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
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Andy Johnson

State: Kentucky
School: Randall K Cooper
Club: Kentucky Hoops Dreams
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Stony Brook
Jonah Butler

Jonah Butler

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jonah
Butler SG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Calloway County
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
The best player that no one talks about. Butler is signed with D1 Stony Brook and hoping to...
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Jonah Butler

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State: Kentucky
School: Calloway County
Club: Griffin Elite
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Isaiah Cochran

Isaiah Cochran

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Isaiah
Cochran SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Adair County
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
Cochran missed several months after a gnarly ankle injury that ended his AAU season and made him miss...
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Isaiah Cochran

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State: Kentucky
School: Adair County
Club: Central Ky Basketball Club
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Georgetown (KY)
Julius Edmonds

Julius Edmonds

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Julius
Edmonds PF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Trinity
|
KY
2025 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
A mismatch forward who can post up or attack off the bounce, I think JuJu is the biggest...
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Georgetown (KY)
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Julius Edmonds

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State: Kentucky
School: Trinity
Club: Griffin Elite
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