2025 Rankings: Post New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI has released our penultimate edition of the 2025 prospect rankings.&nbsp; This mid-season update reflects where prospects stand halfway through their senior years.&nbsp; We dive into it from all angles including here in <strong>2025 Rankings: Post New Additions</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2723848' first='Ian' last='Brantley'] (Piasa Southwestern)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'7” post from a small high school impressed us at Tournament of Champions over Thanksgiving.&nbsp; He is a plus shooter from three with a feathery stroke.&nbsp; Solid athlete that can finish in the paint and rebounds in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2723851' first='Matthew' last='Guthrie'] (Carlyle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like what this sleeper senior big man from southern Illinois showed this season as a shot blocker with good timing and mobility.&nbsp; Good low post scorer that rebounds well and can hit a three on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724245' first='Michael' last='Howell'] (Hinsdale Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howell is a 6'6” four that runs the floor well and has body control around the hoop.&nbsp; Gets on the offensive boards for second chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2688322' first='Zach' last='Ausburn'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warren big man popped on our radar as a senior posting consistent numbers.&nbsp; Broad shouldered post that snatches rebounds and finishes out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724288' first='Nathaniel' last='Marshall'] (Fenwick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall is an elite football prospect who is committed to Michigan, but with how well the power forward has played this season we felt he should be included in the hoops rankings after leading Fenwick to a great start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217947' first='Bobby' last='Grganto'] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical post that bangs inside, brings quality post moves to the table, and plays with power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2236760' first='Collin' last='Miller'] (Lockport)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized four at 6'4” that put his name on our radar with a strong performance at Pontiac.&nbsp; Carves out space inside, has touch around the hoop, and can step out to knock in a three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403368' first='Jack' last='Sladky'] (Maine South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw over the holidays from this 6'4” power forward.&nbsp; He is tough scoring in the paint with touch and his mobility.&nbsp; Can step out to hit a three as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->