Top new names from 2025 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 rankings update saw over 20 new names get added to our rankings for the first time. In this article we'll break down the five highest ranked debut prospects from our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1409598"],"_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-679bc106277f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new transfer to Ohio, Wilkins came over from North Carolina to spend his senior season in the Cincinnati area. Leading Winton Woods in scoring at over 13 PPG, Wilkins is an athletic wing guard who can knock down perimeter shots with his 30 3-point makes already on the season. For Wilkins, I want to see him be more efficient from the field and look to make plays for his teammates more consistently but the talent is obvious when you watch him play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2058610"],"_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-679bc106278d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the biggest players in Ohio, it's clear when you see Atkins just walk around that he's a power conference football recruit. He's fit in really well this season at Trotwood and has been a major reason why the Rams have been one of the top teams in Dayton this season. Atkins is a problem on the offensive glass and usually finishes with a powerful slam dunk if he catches it underneath the basket. It'll be interesting to see if Trotwood can make a deep playoff push with Atkins helping lead the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2737004"],"_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-679bc10627949"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Dayton area product, Allen impressed at Flyin' To The Hoop as a new name I hadn't ever heard about prior to the game. I was impressed with Allen's ability to move his feet for his size and he was productive with 10 points and 6 rebounds in that game, very similar to his 12 point and 6 rebound averages for the season. Efficiency is key for Allen as well as he's shooting over 50% from the floor and 37% from 3-point range. A name for small college prospects around the region to monitor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2703741"],"_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-679bc106279b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I caught Pollard at the NEO Youth Elite Christmas Classic and he was playing with a ton of energy and athleticism. A forward who can run the floor, finish above the rim and rebound on both ends, Pollard checks some key boxes that college coaches look for from their bigs. While Pollard is a player I've only seen one time in person, his physical tools plus production this season warranted an addition to our rankings as Pollard is one of the more productive senior forwards in northeast Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709153"],"_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-679bc10627a18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more intriguing new names I've seen from the senior class this season, Moore has a ton of potential with his size, fluidity and ability to make shots from the perimeter. While he still has a ways to go physically for the college level, Moore would be a prospect I'd be happy to develop and be patient with because it's clear he has a very high ceiling. Known as a football powerhouse, Moore is a bright spot for the Shoeman basketball program this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->