Updated 2025 Rankings: New Faces (Part 1)

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 30 new players added to the top 200 players in the 2025 class.   #10) [player_tooltip player_id='2323685' first='DeMarco' last='Johnson'] | 6'3” CG | Oak Hill Academy   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/DeMarco-Johnson-SM-crop-2436x1599-1704239628.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/DeMarco-Johnson-SM-crop-2436x1599-1704239628.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2312225" /></a></figure>   Johnson is one of the best available players on the Nike EYSL, and the California native is having a great senior season showing he's been undervalued for most of his career. The 6'3” combo has a well-rounded game as he is shifty and able to create space off the bounce, he's strong enough to finish and play through traffic, he can make an array of shots from multiple levels and he can make plays for others as well.   #16) [player_tooltip player_id='1296998' first='Cedric' last='Horton'] | 6'4” SF | Hargrave   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Cedric-Horton-crop-3226x2118-1705163545.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Cedric-Horton-crop-3226x2118-1705163545.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2320644" /></a></figure>   Horton transfered to Hargrave where he plays for their postgrad team as a true senior, and his tough play in the Elite Prep League has shown that he has major upside moving forward when he goes to play at Texas A&M Corpus Christi next year. The 6'4” wing is a big time athlete who can play above the rim in transition, he is a knock down shooter off the catch and as he continues to fill out he'll be a very good 3 and d archetype who can also create off the bounce as well.   #53) [player_tooltip player_id='2761798' first='Brady' last='Lam'] | 6'3” SG | William Monroe   Lam was a Second Team All State selection for Class 3 last season at Monroe, and is one of the more underrated prospects in the Charlottesville area who consistently produces and puts up huge numbers on a regular basis. The 6'3” wing is a dead eye shooter who can make shots on the move coming off screens and elevators, he is very bouncy and can play above the rim with authority and he is able to get to spots and use his size and athleticism to make shots over tough contests as well.   #59) [player_tooltip player_id='1202411' first='Daveyon' last='Lydner'] | 6'2” CG | Bethel Academy   Lydner transferred t Bethel from Philly area powerhouse Westtown, and he's shown he's one of the best available guards in the NOVA area with his natural ability to make plays off the bounce even against the best defenders. He's a super quick and shifty guard who can break down defenders with or without a ball screen, he's an athletic and crafty finisher around the rim, he can make tough shots in the midrange off the bounce and he's dynamic in transition with is end-to-end speed.   #65) [player_tooltip player_id='1677090' first='Djiby' last='Ly'] | 6'3” SG | S3 Academy   Ly transferred to S3 from Illinois and has quietly been one of the best guards in the Richmond area for the independent S3 team team with a number of under the radar prospects. The 6'3” shooting guard has a strong build and a quick twitch that allows him to get by defenders, he can make shots from multiple levels on or off the ball, he makes good decisions and makes plays for others and he's a stout defender as well.   #79) Ben Żuczek | 6'2” CG | Woodgrove   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/579-Ben-Zuczek.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/579-Ben-Zuczek.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2167216" /></a></figure>   Zuczek moved to Woodgrove from Ohio and immediately made them one of the best backcourts in NOVA, as he's a highly skilled guard who can play on or off the ball and make an impact in a number of different ways. He has a tight handle and great footwork to be able to get in the paint and finish with a number of floaters and pull-ups, he can knock down shots from deep on the move, he has a great feel and makes plays for others and he plays with a good motor on both ends.   #99) [player_tooltip player_id='2402642' first='Charles' last='Pargo'] | 6'5” SF | Unity Reed   Pargo is a highly intriguing late blooming prospect who has a lot of upside moving forward, and the way he's played so far this season he's a guy who could really benefit from a prep or redshirt year and end up as a steal at the next level. At 6'5” he has good size and a superb athlete who can play above the rim in transition and as a lob threat, he has improved his perimeter skillset and shooting significantly over the past few years, he plays with a great motor and has lock down potential on the defensive end.   #130) [player_tooltip player_id='2351969' first='Brady' last='Peterson'] | 6'5” SF | Riverside   Peterson is the senior leader for a Riverside team that has had a fantastic year so far, and he's a big reason why as he's been a versatile piece who plays multiple positions and creates a lot of mismatches. The 6'5” forward can play on the perimeter or play as a small ball four man, he shoots the ball very well from deep off the catch and pick-and-pops/ghost screens, he rebounds well on both ends and plays with a good motor as well.   #136) [player_tooltip player_id='2565389' first='Joshua' last='Feagin'] | 6'7” PF | Tuscarora   Feagin is another late blooming intriguing prospect for a Tuscarora team that has come out of nowhere to be a serious contender this year, and his overall production has been a major reason for that. The 6'7” forward is a guy who is willing to do the dirty work as a rebounder and a defender, he finishes well in the paint and can work out of the high post, he's a good athlete who can run the floor and he provides great energy for his team.   #139) [player_tooltip player_id='2761864' first='Teshawn' last='Ricks'] | 6'7” PF | Hargrave   Ricks transferred to Hargrave from Virginia Beach and earned a starting spot on their varsity team as their man in the middle who can impact the game with his versatility and athleticism. He's a high upside guy who can run the floor and finish above the rim, he uses his length and pop to protect the rim and challenge shots, he can switch defensively and he has a lot of room to continue to improve moving forward.

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.