Updated 2025 Rankings: Forwards (25-16)

It's that time of year again where we do our quarterly rankings updates, and we will start with the senior class! We've had quite a while to compile our 2025 rankings over the past four years, so we had a solid list already but that doesn't mean things haven't changed with transfers and shakeups throughout the list.   We will be doing content throughout the week on new additions, biggest risers and positional rankings. Here's a look at part one of the top power forwards and centers in the senior class.   25) [player_tooltip player_id='2548304' first='Jeremiah' last='Banks'] | 6'9” C | Norview (#116 Overall)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage0PmAe8.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage0PmAe8.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2547150" /></a></figure>   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Banks is an intriguing long term prospect that is worth a look as a project big for a school, as he could end up a steal in the long run. At 6'9” with good mobility, he has athletic tools that most players his size don't have, he is a good shot blocker and a lob threat, he has good touch out to the elbows and he is just scratching the surface with how good he can be moving forward.   24) [player_tooltip player_id='1956077' first='Jordan' last='Jackson'] | 6'7” PF | Highland Springs (#103 Overall)   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Jackson has been one of the top bigs int he Richmond area for years now, as he has started for Highland Springs since he was a sophomore and has gotten better throughout his career. At 6'7” he's a mismatch as he is a good athlete who can run the floor, he can step out and knock down shots from deep and he's both a good rim protector and can switch and move his feet too.   23) [player_tooltip player_id='1767530' first='Eann' last='Pennix'] | 6'5” PF | South County (#98 Overall)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-10-at-12.52.53-PM.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-10-at-12.52.53-PM.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1740594" /></a></figure>   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Pennix has been a force in NOVA public schools for years now, and he's one of those guys that will be able to step in to a college program and find a way to produce early. He can impact the game in a lot of different ways and play a lot of different roles, he's a versatile defender, he rebounds well even against bigger defenders and he's a mismatch with his mix of strength and quickness for his size.   22) [player_tooltip player_id='1767517' first='Xavier' last='Wilson'] | 6'7” C | Colonial Forge (#86 Overall)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-28-at-4.09.30-PM.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-28-at-4.09.30-PM.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1718992" /></a></figure>   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Wilson has been one of the best players in the Fredericksburg area over the last few years, and the two sport star is an absolute dominant force who is a nightmare to matchup with. He's a throwback big who uses his strength and length to rebound and finish in the paint, he can finish with both hands around the rim and he's a good screener who can roll and follow for easy buckets too.   21) [player_tooltip player_id='1956066' first='Michael' last='Manser'] | 6'7" PF | Virginia Academy (#77 Overall)   Manser is one of the more underrated prospects in the NOVA area, as he's a high academic and versatile big man who can create mismatches and open things up for other players as well. He's a stretch big who can knock down shots from deep at a good clip, he can put it on the deck to attack closeouts and in transition and he's able to guard multiple positions too.   20) [player_tooltip player_id='1956076' first='Matt' last='Henderson'] | 6'6” PF | Powhatan (#74 Overall)   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Henderson would likely be much higher on this list if he wasn't a Penn State commit for football, but he's been on an absolute tear his senior year as one of the top players in the Richmond area. The 6'6” forward is a big time athlete who thrives in transition with his ability to run the floor and play above the rim, he can score it from multiple levels which he's showed with multiple 40 point games and he is able to guard almost anyone on the court while being a rim protector too.   19) [player_tooltip player_id='2451966' first='Cole' last='Hoffman'] | 6'8” C | Manchester (#72 Overall)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageoXlNWn.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImageoXlNWn.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2504909" /></a></figure>   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Hoffman took another jump in the rankings with his strong play his senior year after a big summer with Team Richmond, and his play has led to him committing to D2 Shepherd in West Virginia. A throwback style big Hoffman buries defenders deep and uses a number of fakes and good footwork to finish at the rim, he has soft touch with both hands, he hits the glass on both ends and he has improved his range to the three-point line too.   18) [player_tooltip player_id='2242187' first='Braden' last='Norris'] | 6'8” C | Westfield (#71 Overall)   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Norris is another throwback style big that is an intriguing prospect with his size and ability to both score it and help others score it as well. The 6'8” center has soft touch around the rim with both hands, he has good footwork to get open looks, he's a good screener who can get others open looks and he's willing to do the dirty work as well.   17) Deng Wutchock | 6'7” PF | VA Academy (#69 Overall)   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Wutchock came on as of the last year or so since coming over as one of the more intriguing long term prospects you will come across, as he's oozing with potential with his specific skillset at his size. At 6'7” he has good ball skills and is a good passer who can create for others, he can make shots in the mid-post and from deep, he can take guys off the bounce and he's a good athlete who can rebound and finish above the rim too.   16) [player_tooltip player_id='1767529' first='Brandon' last='Edozie'] | 6'8” C | Forest Park (#68 Overall)   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   Edozie is another two sport star that shines on the football field and on the hardwood, and he's a handful to deal with and a nightmare to game plan for with his blend of size, mobility and high motor he plays with. He gets after it on the defensive end and hits the glass hard on both ends, he moves his feet well on switches, he finishes well around the rim and hits the offensive glass for extra possessions and he makes a lot of the hustle plays as well.

It's that time of year again where we do our quarterly rankings updates, and we will start with the senior class! We've had quite a while to compile our 2025 rankings over the past four years, so we had a solid list already but that doesn't mean things haven't changed with transfers and shakeups throughout the list.