Class of 2025 Rankings Review: Players Rising through the Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 latest rankings were released last Wednesday with new information, names, and faces. The new additions throughout rose the number of ranked players to over 230. Within the rankings, there were players that saw their name rising throughout the ranks. In this review of the 2025 rankings release, we will look at players who saw their ranking rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601451"],"_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-67576bcc2c73f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Butler, the Jackson State signee, has added to his offensive game yearly. He has a consistent baseline jumper and has expanded his range to beyond the three point arc. Butler runs the floor like a gazelle and punishes the rim when he finishes. Defensively, he has been a game changer. His leaping ability allows him to protect the rim like a 7 footer. He is a freakish athlete who can change the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347295"],"_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-67576bcc2c7a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charles is one of the better players in Louisiana and is now a top 25 player in the state. He has recently joined the 1,000 point club at Beau Chene and with good reason. Charles is a multi-level scorer who is very good at shooting from deep. Charles also has a physique that takes contact well and allows him to finish at the rim. He is a player who will be vital in the BC playoff chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1275303"],"_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-6758b583ce14d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthews played well during the showcase part of the season. He has grown about three inches and is more explosive when it comes to finishing at the rim. Jordan, a top 30 player, can be a high volume scorer at more areas on the floor and a distributor. He is more of a threat from multiple areas which spells well for him team as the year continues. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347285"],"_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-6758b583ce1a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landry is a physical specimen on the gridiron. His route running, catching ability, and vertical are gifts he uses. Those same gifts help him perform at a high level on the hardwood, also. Landry can defend on the wing or the perimeter. He can also serve as a shot blocker and protect the rim defensively. Transition is where he really sets himself apart. Landry runs the floor like a wide receiver and finishes above the rim with ease. He makes plays and makes them well. Landry gives his team a chance to win night after night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347173"],"_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-6758b583ce1e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had a very good summer on the travel circuit. He proved to be the epitome of a two way player. Williams was already a high level half court defender. He improved to disrupting ball-handlers full court and had a lot of steals for finishes. His elevated play should help him as the season progresses making Carroll a team to watch in 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1347443"],"_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-6758b583ce22f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anding is a high level, two sport player. His football exploits may take him to LSU. However, his basketball game could win him a state championship. Anding is a strong-willed defender who is also very good on offense. He is very good at the draw and kick or he can spot up himself. Anding is a very good lead guard and is a player who can help Ruston win a state in basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other rising players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2302363' first='Sharmal' last='Booker']</strong>: Scoring point guard; can go for long stretches from behind the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532473' first='Jerren' last='Pugh']</strong>: Wing player who can defend at a high level; excellent player in transition (offense and defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400706' first='Jayden' last='Wells']</strong>: Improved point guard; timely shot-maker; plays excellent man-to-man defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1709794' first='Cage' last='Van Norman']</strong>: Scoring guard who has a high basketball IQ; knows how to play with or without the ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1275355' first='Ian' last='Malone']</strong>: Deadly three point shooter who will defend 1-5; has the heart of a lion and never takes plays off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408075' first='Logan' last='Riggs']</strong>: His jumper is his best asset; hard to defend because he is very good from numerous spots within the half court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->