Updated Player Rankings: Amari Allen takes over top spot in 2025

It's splitting-hairs time when it comes to trying to rank the state's top boys' basketball players in the loaded 2025 class. The top 10 players have each committed to NCAA Division I programs, and each is having a strong senior season for their respective schools. When you look at the top four players in the class, all are ranked by Rivals.com in their national list of the top 150 players in the country. And, depending on the day, any one of the four could legitimately be called the best in the state. But at the halfway point of the 2024-25 season, Ashwaubenon senior [player_tooltip player_id='1240336' first='Amari' last='Allen'] has emerged as the most consistent performer and thus takes over the No. 1 ranking in the updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings released today. The 6-foot-7 Allen is having nothing short of a monster season for an Ashwaubenon team that lost four starters to graduation. Allen, an Alabama recruit who is ranked No. 64 by Rivals, is averaging 33.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists while helping the Jaguars to a 10-3 record. His ability to rip down a defensive rebound, bring the ball up the court, and get into the lane or kick the ball to an open teammate is nearly impossible to stop. Allen gets to the foul line at an extremely high rate and is shooting 60 percent from the field, 77 percent from the line and 33 percent from outside the arc. Allen attended Kaukauna as a freshman before playing the past two seasons at IMG Academy. He returned to Wisconsin for his senior season in order to be closer to his family, which had moved into the Ashwaubenon district. Allen might have been at his best against one of the state's best teams as he had 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in an 83-82 Fox River Classic Conference loss to De Pere. [player_tooltip player_id='1282617' first='Xzavion' last='Mitchell'] (6-7) of Oshkosh North slips from No. 1 to No. 2 despite having another outstanding season for the Spartans. The Iowa State recruit, ranked No. 55 by Rivals, is averaging 36.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists for a young Oshkosh North squad that has played every games thus far without injured junior [player_tooltip player_id='1973116' first='Bryce' last='Ott'] (6-6). Mitchell, who has scored 2,335 points during his four-year prep career, is shooting 57 percent from the field, an impressive 87 percent from the foul line and 24 percent from three-point range. His fluidity on the court and ability to make shots in just about every way possible are extremely impressive, and he's an unselfish player and good team leader. De Pere's [player_tooltip player_id='1351717' first='Zach' last='Kinziger'] (6-3) moves from No. 2 to No. 3 even though he, too, is having a stellar season. The University of Wisconsin recruit is ranked No. 133 in the country by Rivals, and has led De Pere to an 11-1 record by averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Kinziger has scored 1,567 career points and is shooting 55 percent from the field, a stellar 86 percent from the line and 36 percent from three. Kinziger plays at a steady pace, attacks when the opportunity presents itself, is as competitive as any player in the state, and is a very willing passer. Fourth-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1447228' first='Jamarion' last='Batemon'] (6-3) of Milwaukee Academy of Science might be the best on-ball defender of the top four players in the 2025 class. The lanky combination guard, who is ranked No. 92 by Rivals, can take out an opponents top perimeter scorer thanks to his length, lateral movement, athleticism and desire to excel on that end of the floor. Batemon, who will join Mitchell at Iowa State, also can contribute on the offensive end of the court with his long-range shooting and slashing ability. He is averaging 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists while helping Academy of Science to a 13-1 record. Fifth-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1853648' first='Gavin' last='Gores'] (6-9) of Cumberland moves up one spot thanks to his consistent production for the Beavers. The Wyoming recruit is averaging robust numbers of 35.3 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists for an 8-4 squad. Gores has scored 1,793 career points and is shooting 54 percent from the field, 79 percent from the line and 30 percent from three-point range. No. 6 [player_tooltip player_id='1447229' first='Will' last='Garlock'] (6-11) of Middleton missed the first seven games of the season while recovering from an injury, but he is starting to make a difference for the Cardinals as he continues to round into basketball shape. Garlock's size, length, shooting and passing are all assets for a team that could become a big factor in the WIAA playoffs. The University of Wisconsin recruit is averaging roughly 13.0 points and 9.0 rebounds while having his minutes closely monitored during his first few contests. The remainder of the top 10 remains the same with Syracuse recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1351718' first='Aaron' last='Womack'] (6-6) of Dominican at No. 7, Arkansas State recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1481176' first='Chris' last='Davis Jr.'] (6-5) at No. 8, Coastal Carolina recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1390441' first='Devin' last='Brown'] (6-7) at No. 9 and St. Thomas recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1412882' first='Luka' last='Momcilovic'] (6-8) of Pewaukee at No. 10. Each of the top five prospects in the updated Player Rankings figure to have a shot for the Mr. Basketball award, presented annually by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. Outside of the top five, both Davis Jr. and [player_tooltip player_id='1418511' first='Drew' last='Daoust'] (6-2) of Southern Door figure to be in the running for Mr. Basketball. Davis plays for an up-tempo squad at Sun Prairie East and is averaging 40.0 points and 7.5 rebounds for a team that sits at 9-4. He is shooting 52 percent from the field, 82 percent from the line and 39 percent from three. Davis has scored 2,223 points during his prep career, which includes stops at Madison East (freshman) and Sun Prairie West (sophomore, junior) in addition to Sun Prairie East (senior). Daoust, a UW-Stevens Point recruit, is averaging 30.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists while helping Southern Door to an 11-2 record. Daoust has scored the most career points of any senior in Wisconsin at 2,625 and is shooting 48 percent from the field, 68 percent from the line and 32 percent from three. Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2025 link to see the entire list of 285 ranked players.

It's splitting-hairs time when it comes to trying to rank the state's top boys' basketball players in the loaded 2025 class.

The top 10 players have each committed to NCAA Division I programs, and each is having a strong senior season for their respective schools.

When you look at the top four players in the class, all are ranked by Rivals.com in their national list of the top 150 players in the country.

And, depending on the day, any one of the four could legitimately be called the best in the state.

But at the halfway point of the 2024-25 season, Ashwaubenon senior Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'7" | SG Ashwaubenon | 2025 State #53 Nation WI has emerged as the most consistent performer and thus takes over the No. 1 ranking in the updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings released today.

The 6-foot-7 Allen is having nothing short of a monster season for an Ashwaubenon team that lost four starters to graduation.

Allen, an Alabama recruit who is ranked No. 64 by Rivals, is averaging 33.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists while helping the Jaguars to a 10-3 record. His ability to rip down a defensive rebound, bring the ball up the court, and get into the lane or kick the ball to an open teammate is nearly impossible to stop.

Allen gets to the foul line at an extremely high rate and is shooting 60 percent from the field, 77 percent from the line and 33 percent from outside the arc.

Allen attended Kaukauna as a freshman before playing the past two seasons at IMG Academy. He returned to Wisconsin for his senior season in order to be closer to his family, which had moved into the Ashwaubenon district.

Allen might have been at his best against one of the state's best teams as he had 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in an 83-82 Fox River Classic Conference loss to De Pere.

Xzavion Mitchell Xzavion Mitchell 6'7" | SF Oshkosh North | 2025 State #119 Nation WI (6-7) of Oshkosh North slips from No. 1 to No. 2 despite having another outstanding season for the Spartans.

The Iowa State recruit, ranked No. 55 by Rivals, is averaging 36.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists for a young Oshkosh North squad that has played every games thus far without injured junior Bryce Ott Bryce Ott 6'7" | SF Oshkosh North | 2026 State WI (6-6).

Mitchell, who has scored 2,335 points during his four-year prep career, is shooting 57 percent from the field, an impressive 87 percent from the foul line and 24 percent from three-point range. His fluidity on the court and ability to make shots in just about every way possible are extremely impressive, and he's an unselfish player and good team leader.

De Pere's Zach Kinziger Zach Kinziger 6'3" | CG De Pere | 2025 State #127 Nation WI (6-3) moves from No. 2 to No. 3 even though he, too, is having a stellar season.

The University of Wisconsin recruit is ranked No. 133 in the country by Rivals, and has led De Pere to an 11-1 record by averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Kinziger has scored 1,567 career points and is shooting 55 percent from the field, a stellar 86 percent from the line and 36 percent from three. Kinziger plays at a steady pace, attacks when the opportunity presents itself, is as competitive as any player in the state, and is a very willing passer.

Fourth-ranked Jamarion Batemon Jamarion Batemon 6'3" | CG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State #174 Nation WI (6-3) of Milwaukee Academy of Science might be the best on-ball defender of the top four players in the 2025 class.

The lanky combination guard, who is ranked No. 92 by Rivals, can take out an opponents top perimeter scorer thanks to his length, lateral movement, athleticism and desire to excel on that end of the floor.

Batemon, who will join Mitchell at Iowa State, also can contribute on the offensive end of the court with his long-range shooting and slashing ability. He is averaging 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists while helping Academy of Science to a 13-1 record.

Fifth-ranked Gavin Gores Gavin Gores 6'10" | PF Cumberland | 2025 State WI (6-9) of Cumberland moves up one spot thanks to his consistent production for the Beavers.

The Wyoming recruit is averaging robust numbers of 35.3 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists for an 8-4 squad. Gores has scored 1,793 career points and is shooting 54 percent from the field, 79 percent from the line and 30 percent from three-point range.

No. 6 Will Garlock Will Garlock 6'11" | C Middleton | 2025 State #204 Nation WI (6-11) of Middleton missed the first seven games of the season while recovering from an injury, but he is starting to make a difference for the Cardinals as he continues to round into basketball shape. Garlock's size, length, shooting and passing are all assets for a team that could become a big factor in the WIAA playoffs. The University of Wisconsin recruit is averaging roughly 13.0 points and 9.0 rebounds while having his minutes closely monitored during his first few contests.

The remainder of the top 10 remains the same with Syracuse recruit Aaron Womack Aaron Womack 6'6" | SF Dominican | 2025 State #228 Nation WI (6-6) of Dominican at No. 7, Arkansas State recruit Chris Davis Jr. Chris Davis Jr. 6'4" | SG Sun Prairie East | 2025 State WI (6-5) at No. 8, Coastal Carolina recruit Devin Brown Devin Brown 6'7" | PF Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State #196 Nation WI (6-7) at No. 9 and St. Thomas recruit Luka Momcilovic Luka Momcilovic 6'8" | PF Pewaukee | 2025 State WI (6-8) of Pewaukee at No. 10.

Each of the top five prospects in the updated Player Rankings figure to have a shot for the Mr. Basketball award, presented annually by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association.

Outside of the top five, both Davis Jr. and Drew Daoust Drew Daoust 6'1" | CG Southern Door | 2025 State WI (6-2) of Southern Door figure to be in the running for Mr. Basketball.

Davis plays for an up-tempo squad at Sun Prairie East and is averaging 40.0 points and 7.5 rebounds for a team that sits at 9-4. He is shooting 52 percent from the field, 82 percent from the line and 39 percent from three. Davis has scored 2,223 points during his prep career, which includes stops at Madison East (freshman) and Sun Prairie West (sophomore, junior) in addition to Sun Prairie East (senior).

Daoust, a UW-Stevens Point recruit, is averaging 30.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists while helping Southern Door to an 11-2 record. Daoust has scored the most career points of any senior in Wisconsin at 2,625 and is shooting 48 percent from the field, 68 percent from the line and 32 percent from three.

Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2025 link to see the entire list of 285 ranked players.