Final 2025 Rankings: New Additions Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday we released the final edition of the PHI Top 300 Prospect Rankings for the Class of 2025.&nbsp; Here we look at the top new additions to the rankings along with evaluations from the games that got them in the rankings!&nbsp; This is <strong>Final 2025 Rankings: New Additions Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815522' first='Herbert' last='Martin'] (Edwardsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had been hearing buzz about Edwardsville senior guard Herb Martin who is averaging 20+ a game as a senior.&nbsp; This was our first chance to see him.&nbsp; He was very impressive with his quickness off the bounce.&nbsp; Scoring lead guard that was super quick with his first step blowing past defenders on straight line takes.&nbsp; He did it consistently throughout the night.&nbsp; Had a massive and-1 at the end of the half.&nbsp; With the game on the line the Tigers went to their senior who hit a tough turnaround jumper for the win.&nbsp; He had 23 points in the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438037' first='Jayden' last='McKinnon'] (Dyett)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinnon proved he should be a NAIA, D3, JUCO priority with his play during his time in Champaign.&nbsp; In the championship game he went for 17 points (5-7 FG) (4-5 3 PT) as the 6'4” small forward banged in threes at a high level in the victory.&nbsp; Good defender that can finish out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815549' first='Jovan' last='Thomas'] (Sheppard)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at Shepard 6'9” five man [player_tooltip player_id='2815549' first='Jovan' last='Thomas'] and we came away impressed.&nbsp; He is a legit 6'9” with a massive frame.&nbsp; He knows how to use it as well.&nbsp; Excellent at sealing through defenders on the block for finishes and uses the glass well banking it off for scores.&nbsp; Hook shots, dunks, and always seemed to keep the ball high.&nbsp; Solid passer and rebounded well in his area.&nbsp; Was an intimidating force early swatting shots.&nbsp; He had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks.&nbsp; Can definitely see him going to a JUCO and developing into a player with more refinement.&nbsp; Has some NC State DJ Burns in there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815563' first='Ben' last='Goeh'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goeh is an athletic 6'2” guard that plays with a ton of burst pushing the pace in the open floor and putting a lot of pressure on the rim recording multiple and-1s.&nbsp; Acrobatic finisher at the rim including slamming in a one handed lob along with being a solid passer as he had 13 points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815576' first='Cameron' last='Appenzeller'] (Chatham Glenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815576' first='Cameron' last='Appenzeller'] threw down a big lefty dunk to start the game.&nbsp; The athleticism really pops for the nation's top lefty starting pitching prospect.&nbsp; Also knocked in a three as he had 8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815617' first='Jae'Vion' last='Clark-Pugh'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inside it was 6'4” [player_tooltip player_id='2815617' first='Jae'Vion' last='Clark-Pugh'] who was the force.&nbsp; Athleticism really shined with his quickness on the offensive glass, finishing out of the dunker spot, and using his agility around the rim.&nbsp; Rebounded well on both ends.&nbsp; Not sure if he is an undersized post or a three man that is just playing there as the tallest man on this team.&nbsp; Small college should definitely be on this 2025 forward regardless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1469251' first='Cooper' last='Kavanaugh'] (St. Patrick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1469251' first='Cooper' last='Kavanaugh'] had a nice outing for St. Patrick.&nbsp; The 6'2” senior guard is a sound perimeter shot maker that can play both on and off the ball.&nbsp; Flashed some smooth handles being able to get in the lane for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598711' first='Hudson' last='Fuller'] (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior brother Hudson is a lefty two guard at 6'4” that has a clean stroke from three and some athleticism around the rim going for 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815635' first='Aidyn' last='Beck'] (Champaign Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Beck you are buying the size for position at 6'5” as a wing.&nbsp; He flashed a mid-range jumper, but most of his damage came on slashes to the rim for floaters and had a nice conversion on a reverse layup.&nbsp; Solid passing feel as well.&nbsp; Went for 11 points and definitely should be on the radar of D3/NAIA/JUCO.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2815637' first='Kendall' last='Webb'] (Tinley Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their 6'5” wide bodied five man [player_tooltip player_id='2815637' first='Kendall' last='Webb'] showed a lot of intriguing tools.&nbsp; Light on his feet for how big he is.&nbsp; Excellent footwork round the hoop, has a nice mid-range jumper, and rebounds very well in his area going for 17 points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->