2025 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 rankings update is here with 280 prospects taking part of the update. With every update, new prospects enter the rankings, and this update is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2025 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634707' first='Kuai' last='Deng'], 6'10 SF/PF Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deng is the top ranked newcomer in the 2025 update and will be one to track throughout the season. The 6'10 forward attacks the basket with a purpose and finishes strong above the rim. Deng knows how to get to his spot on the floor and rises up nicely on his jumper. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Deng is a lanky forward prospect whose ability to play either forward spot makes him one to follow during the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2673075' first='Luka' last='Lokhmanchuk'], 6'9 PF/SF Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lokmanchuk is an intriguing forward prospect as he has the potential to play either forward spot. The 6'9 forward has a good face-up game, which he uses to get to the basket and can finish through contact. Lokhmanchuk sets his feet before he shoots and can pass out of the post. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Lokhmanchuk is a skilled forward prospect whose ability to score inside and out will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2640117' first='Jayden' last='Myers'], 6'2 CG/PG College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers returns to the Garden State this season and is looking to make an impact right away. The 6'2 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the basket. Myers can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Myers is a tough guard prospect whose ability to play on and off the ball will help his game over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628228' first='Aidan' last='Gazaway'], 6'7 SF Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gazaway joins the High from Kansas and will be looking to help them retain their Group 2 title. The 6'7 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong above the rim and does not mind drawing contact. Gazaway is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is an underrated rebounder and has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor. Gazaway is a long wing prospect who is looking to make an instant impact in Camden's lineup this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1889492' first='Najai' last='Hines'], 6'9 C Plainfield</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hines joins a talented Plainfield squad that is looking to take home a sectional title. The 6'9 post uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a good touch around the basket. Hines plays with nice footwork in the paint and has a high release on his free throws. He is a force on the boards at both ends of the floor and swats shots around the paint. Hines is a physical post prospect and has the potential to be a double-double machine throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621462' first='Kyryl' last='Streltsov'], 6'7 PF/SF Montgomery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549661' first='Preston' last='Neuenhaus'], 6'8 PG/SF Saddle River Day</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2638068' first='Keenan' last='Gray'], 6'4 SG Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2624505' first='Jalen' last='Baker'], 6'4 PF/SF Newark Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407084' first='Amir' last='Abdullah'], 5'10 PG Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->