Stock rising forwards from 2025 rankings update

Our 2025 Rankings Update saw a handful of players make moves up our rankings with strong senior seasons. In this article we'll break down five stock risers from this update.    One of the more naturally talented forwards in southwest Ohio, Imade has the ability to handle the ball, spread the floor and flashes upside as an all around offensive player. On a Sycamore squad that's hovering around .500 Imade has had some big individual performances this season. With 28 points Vs Mason and 30 points Vs Milford, Imade has shown the ability to take over games. His 86% mark from the charity stripe also shows some potential shooting touch. Still a ways away physically from competing at the Division I level, Imade will have to be patient with his development.     A player who got very little run on varsity as a Junior, Hines is one of the most improved players in Ohio's 2025 class. A solid rim protector who has also added muscle to provide extra rebounding and post defense, Hines can defend on the interior or switch onto guards on the perimeter. Offensively Hines is still a work in progress but he rebounds it well and has the right idea when catching the basketball. I could see Hines using a JUCO or post grad program to get stronger and more ready for the college level but his trajectory is pointing upwards.     Another player who has taken a huge leap as a senior, Shaker went from a player who was coveted by top Division III programs in the state during the summer to having multiple Division II programs offering him before picking Walsh to continue his basketball career. Shaker has improved as an athlete and has a knack for scoring in the paint. Also capable of making the occasional perimeter shot, Shaker will be able to play the four or the five for the Cavaliers. I think Brunswick has a chance to win the region after falling in a thriller to Saint Ignatius last season.     A state champion on the gridiron, Theado is one of the more productive senior forwards in central Ohio as well. His versatility as a roll man who can also space the floor combined with his strength makes Theado a tough cover for high school opposition and he's a big reason why Bishop Watterson has had as much success as they've had this winter. We'll see where Theado chooses to play in college and what sport as he'll attract interest for both football and basketball.     Making the transfer from Mayfield to Cleveland Glenville, Vickerstaff has fit in well with the Cleveland Senate league champions. Vickerstaff has a strong body and can really space the floor. I've also been impressed with the work Vickerstaff has made in the weight room improving his frame and continuing to produce at a high level on the court. I'll be curious to see where he winds up at the next level as his recruitment has been fairly quiet so far.

Our 2025 Rankings Update saw a handful of players make moves up our rankings with strong senior seasons. In this article we'll break down five stock risers from this update.