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2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects

2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson January 13, 2025 @ 03:15 PM
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Ryan Howell
Ryan Howell 6'7" | C | 2025
NC
Alek Kornacki
Alek Kornacki 6'11" | C/PF | 2025
NC
Landon Vaughan
Landon Vaughan 6'9" | C | 2025
NC
Levon Jacobs
Levon Jacobs 6'9" | C | 2025
NC
Grant Overman
Grant Overman 6'8" | C | 2025
NC
Tay Tangiora
Tay Tangiora 6'7" | C | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the top six unsigned post prospects worthy of more attention on the recruiting scene in North Carolina's 2025 class.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077352"],"_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-67855a2bee6ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacobs remains a top unsigned big man prospect in the rankings with Davidson Day School. He brings an intriguing skill set to the table at 6-foot-9 with an ability to operate inside and out on both ends of the floor. He's shown he can be a menacing presence in the paint with his athleticism and finishing ability as well as a creator on the perimeter as well. DI and DII programs in need of an asset in the frontcourt/wing rotation would be wise to get him on their radar.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/phenommixtapes/status/1859771303504351244?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/phenommixtapes/status/1859771303504351244?s=46u0026amp;t=qEXdE3QMoZ3BIGZhga0-ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1990377"],"_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-67855a2bee753"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tangiora is an emerging prospect out of Swansboro High for DI and DII programs in the region to get on their radar. He's a consistent presence in the post for a 3A state title contender once again as they're 11-0 currently. He's putting up 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game on 68 percent shooting from the field as one of the top producers in the frontcourt. He's proving the post isn't dead with his consistency in the painted area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2093887"],"_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-67855a2bee7a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaughan is a versatile big man prospect for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on out of Bandys High. He's putting up 22.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per contest as they're out to a 9-4 start to the season. He's racked up eight double-double and has knocked down 22 3-pointers while shooting 54 percent from the floor and 46 percent from behind the arc. Get him on your radar! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2023923"],"_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-67855a2bee7eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Overman is one of the top defensive prospects to know at No. 82 out of Willow Spring High for DII and DIII programs to get on their radar. He's one of the top shot blockers in the class as he's recorded 4.6 blocks per contest while averaging a double-double with 12.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. He's shown he can be a consistent presence in the frontcourt once again as a Top 100 prospect in the 2025 rankings. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523173"],"_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-67855a2bee834"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howell is a sizeable prospect to get to know just outside the Top 100 in the 2025 rankings out of Pender High. He's averaging 8.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and. 3.6 blocks per contest and remains a top unsigned post prospect for DII/DIII/JUCO programs to get on their radar. He's a two-way presence in the painted area who continues to show his growth in the 2025 rankings and is worthy of attention from college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2441149"],"_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-67855a2bee879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kornacki is peaking at the right time in the Concord Academy frontcourt as he continues to climb up the 2025 rankings. He's put up 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in their last three games as they've gone 2-1 across that span. He's starting to draw interest from college programs at all levels as he continues to show his consistency in the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the top six unsigned post prospects worthy of more attention on the recruiting scene in North Carolina's 2025 class.

Levon Jacobs

Levon Jacobs

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Levon
Jacobs C
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Davidson Day
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Jacobs remains a top unsigned big man prospect in the rankings with Davidson Day School. He brings an...
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Levon Jacobs

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State: North Carolina
School: Davidson Day
Club: Garner Road
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Tay Tangiora

Tay Tangiora

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Tay
Tangiora C
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Swansboro
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Tangiora is an emerging prospect out of Swansboro High for DI and DII programs in the region to...
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Tay Tangiora

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State: North Carolina
School: Swansboro
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Lenoir-Rhyne
Landon Vaughan

Landon Vaughan

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Landon
Vaughan C
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Bandys
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Vaughan is a versatile big man prospect for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes...
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Landon Vaughan

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State: North Carolina
School: Bandys
Club: Carolina Riptide
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Grant Overman

Grant Overman

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Grant
Overman C
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Willow Spring
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Overman is one of the top defensive prospects to know at No. 82 out of Willow Spring High...
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Grant Overman

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State: North Carolina
School: Willow Spring
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Ryan Howell

Ryan Howell

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Ryan
Howell C
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Pender
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Howell is a sizeable prospect to get to know just outside the Top 100 in the 2025 rankings...
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Ryan Howell

State: North Carolina
School: Pender
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Alek Kornacki

Alek Kornacki

NC
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2025
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Alek
Kornacki C/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'11"
HS
Concord Academy
|
NC
2025 Rankings: Top Unsigned Post Prospects
Kornacki is peaking at the right time in the Concord Academy frontcourt as he continues to climb up...
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State: North Carolina
School: Concord Academy
Club: CC Elite
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