Deeper Dig: Stock Rising 2025s Pt. 1/3 – VT Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who got next? These guys. Check out a batch of 2025s who are ramping up, excelling, and thriving heading into AAU. Get to know these guys. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Musa Kasanga, 6'4 W - Burlington H.S. / Blueprint Basketball Varsity Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Musa has had a statement game that I've seen, it was the D1 Final. Kasanga's relentless attack on the rim culminated in buckets upon buckets, elevating nicely to outjump the defense while showcasing an array of finishes. Furthermore, Musa has the jumper and will hurt defenders that sag off and will attack the rotations with his passing to keep it moving. With that athleticism and size, Kasanga defends the perimeter well, pressures with good footwork + hands, and understands + times rotations keenly. A natural 2/3 swingman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2365945' first='Haidin' last='Chilafoux'], 6'1 G - North Country Union H.S. / NC Falcons Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The initiator has a handle as crafty as I've seen and Chilafoux's playmaking out of the 2nd layer has defenses on their heels. Haidin will break a defender down and puncture the paint often, and with his impressive lay-up package featuring savvy english using both hands, he can fill it up. Moreover, he's shown plenty of sly slip passes in the 2nd layer as well as plenty of range to force defenders to pick their poison. A solid defender with good instincts on and off ball, the southpaw gets it done on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clayton Foster, 6'1 G - Montpelier H.S. / Green Mountain Select Varsity Black Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more cunning and sly players around is Clayton. Foster has solid athleticism and length to bother opponents, but it's his wit and timing that stand out. He's the type of pesky off-ball defenders who'll jump ballhandlers from the blindside and force TOs or rotate behind the trap to snatch the pressure release. Offensively, Clayton's balanced his connectivity and his lethality. Foster hits open looks, can put the defense into rotation at times, and will make the D pay with passing and simple scoring if they're already scrambling. Electric guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2325800' first='Evan' last='Eaton'], 6'2 G - Rice Memorial H.S. / Middlesex Magic Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maybe the best athlete in this article, Evan can juice the offense with his agile attacks on the rim and shooting touch. Eaton's leaping ability inside will meet rim protectors at the rim or above, and he has the control to alter the shot and finish. Plus, he has microwave touch on the jumper and the range goes back a few feet. Defensively, Evan leans on that athleticism to challenge at the rim and rotate ahead of the ball to disrupt passing lanes. He's an eye catcher with that explosive offense and athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2547032' first='Dallas' last='St. Peter'], 6'0 G - Rice Memorial H.S. / Blueprint Basketball Varsity Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An absolute spark plug, Dallas comes in and lifts the energy. St. Peter's hustle mentality and defensive activity ensure opponents are under pressure, that each loose ball will be attacked, and that nothing is easy for the opponents. Offensively gluey, DSP connects the dots. He attacks the defense well when in rotation, able to hit catch-and-shoot jumpers or puncture the interior for quick-hitting slashes and heady feeds. Unselfish, energetic, and that connector which every successful team has. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2546890' first='Justin' last='Munger'], 6'8 F - BFA St. Albans / Blueprint Basketball Varsity Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Munger is breaking out as a dynamic modern forward. Justin checks the boxes you want from your lanky bigs; the length and timing is there as a rim protector and as a rebounder too. Yet he's shown savvy defending on the perimeter with his bothersome wingspan and footwork while pressuring. He can switch in a pinch, force tough decisions, and will cut the slasher off + challenge at the rim when they go. Offensively versatile, he's comfortable inside and out with his passing feel, progressing jumper, and finishing inside. 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