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Jeff Borzello
With Niko Bundalo and Braydon Hawthorne saying their commitments, we will lastly shut the ebook on the 2025 men’s basketball recruiting class.
With roster motion settling down, school basketball coaches are hitting the highway to look at the following era of highschool prospects. However earlier than we flip the web page to the following three lessons, it is time for the ultimate version of our 2025 recruiting class rankings.
There was loads of change because the last update in January, with a number of five-star prospects making commitments, in addition to teaching adjustments and switch portal machinations resulting in decommitments.
Right here had been the most important tales of the previous few months:
Arizona provides five-star duo: Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting class was lacking star energy coming into March, however that was rectified rapidly with Koa Peat and Brayden Burries committing to the Wildcats inside a two-week span. Each gamers ought to begin instantly and hold Arizona within the prime 15 nationally.
Nate Ament picks Tennessee: The only-biggest dedication of the spring got here on Easter Sunday, when top-five prospect Ament dedicated to Rick Barnes and Tennessee. The Volunteers emerged as the favourite down the stretch, beating out a protracted checklist of applications that pursued Ament. The 6-foot-9 wing could possibly be one of the best long-term prospect within the class.
Impression of teaching adjustments: Most springs, there are headline dedication flips because of the teaching carousel. And whereas there have been nonetheless a number of top-50 decommitments this 12 months, it was as a lot a results of portal additions because it was teaching adjustments. Darius Adams (UConn to Maryland) and Acaden Lewis (Kentucky to Villanova) made their strikes after the Huskies and Wildcats added a number of perimeter gamers from the portal — each landed with head coaches new to their applications, with Buzz Williams taking on at Maryland and Kevin Willard at Villanova.
Most different huge adjustments centered on Miami. Matt Able, who dedicated to the Hurricanes beneath Jim Larranga, flipped to NC State. And new Miami head coach Jai Lucas was capable of land top-50 recruits Shelton Henderson and Dante Allen, who had initially dedicated to Duke and Villanova, respectively.
Notice: Class rankings are decided by a mathematical formulation weighting numerous elements associated to the standard and amount of gamers within the class.
January rating: 1
High recruit: Cameron Boozer (No. 3)
Jon Scheyer retains Duke on the prime of the recruiting pecking order regardless of top-30 prospect Shelton Henderson decommitting in April to observe former Blue Devils assistant Jai Lucas to Miami.
Scheyer needed to work more durable than initially perceived for the commitments of Cameron and Cayden Boozer (No. 16), sons of former Duke huge man and NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, however in the end beat out Miami for the twins. The Boozer brothers carry profitable background after extremely embellished highschool careers.
In the meantime, Nikolas Khamenia (No. 15) boosted his inventory together with his performances on the USA Basketball circuit and could possibly be a one-and-done prospect.
With Washington State switch Cedric Coward staying within the NBA draft, Scheyer pivoted to switch him, increasing the hole between Duke and different applications within the course of. The Blue Devils landed projected first-round decide Dame Sarr, an Italian wing from FC Barcelona, in addition to top-25 recruit Sebastian Wilkins, who reclassified in 2025 from the 2026 class.
January rating: 2
High recruit: Chris Cenac Jr. (No. 6)
Kelvin Sampson landed this system’s highest-ranked recruit of the fashionable period by signing his backcourt of the long run. Cenac was one of many largest breakout stars within the nation final spring, then dominated at a number of occasions in the summertime. Isiah Harwell (No. 14) dedicated in September, changing into solely the second five-star prospect to select the Cougars since 2012. He’s a poised guard who’s adept as a playmaker and may make pictures from the perimeter.
Harwell will pair with Kingston Flemings (No. 22), the No. 1 participant within the state of Texas and one other impression recruit. Flemings is a fast level guard who likes to beat his defender and get into the paint, the place he can end in site visitors or create alternatives for a teammate.
In-state four-star guard Bryce Jackson has additionally signed with Houston.
January rating: 3
High recruit: Darius Acuff (No. 7)
Arkansas was inconsistent on the court docket in 12 months 1 with John Calipari on the helm, but it surely appears he’ll proceed to land elite recruiting lessons in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks are the one program with a couple of recruit within the prime 11 of the ESPN 100, with Acuff and Meleek Thomas (No. 11) each dedicated.
Acuff, one of the best level guard on this class, grew to become the sixteenth five-star level guard to decide to Calipari since 2009. And Thomas, a big-time scorer, introduced his choices simply earlier than the early signing interval. The 2 ought to type an extremely dynamic backcourt for the Razorbacks subsequent season.
In the meantime, Isaiah Sealy (No. 68) brings versatility and measurement on the perimeter, and is aggressive with the ball in his palms. 4-star Karim Rtail is a Lithuania native.
January rating: Unranked
High recruit: Koa Peat (No. 10)
Arizona noticed the most important rise within the closing iteration of those rankings, touchdown a pair of top-15 prospects within the spring. The Wildcats had been recruiting Peat and Brayden Burries (No. 12) for years, and it paid off in a two-week span in March when each five-star targets introduced commitments to Tommy Lloyd’s program.
Peat was one of the vital constantly productive gamers in highschool basketball, whereas additionally profitable 4 state championships and three gold medals with USA Basketball. Burris is a gifted scoring guard who continues to make strides as a playmaker and creator. The pair joined top-40 prospect Dwayne Aristode (No. 37) and three-star wing Bryce James, son of LeBron James.
Arizona additionally landed Senegal native Sidi Gueye, who will arrive after debuting for Actual Madrid as a 17-year previous this previous October.
January rating: 5
High recruit: Braylon Mullins (No. 17)
Successful back-to-back nationwide championships makes for a pleasant recruiting pitch. With Mullins and Eric Reibe (No. 23), that is the primary time because the ESPN recruiting database launched in 2007 that UConn has had a number of top-25 recruits in the identical class.
Mullins is among the elite shooters within the class, and Reibe — a left-handed 7-footer — is a talented huge man and the No. 2 middle within the nation. Dan Hurley additionally landed expert Australia native Jacob Furphy and four-star Jacob Ross, a former Minnesota commit and the youthful brother of present Husky Jayden Ross.
High-30 recruit Darius Adams decommitted following the additions of switch level guards Silas Demary Jr. and Malachi Smith.
January rating: 4
High recruit: Jasper Johnson (No. 18)
Mark Pope is rarely going to be John Calipari on the recruiting path, however he does not must be — and Pope has answered a whole lot of questions on his skill to recruit high-level highschool prospects with this class. There have been some elements working within the Wildcats’ favor: Johnson, a five-star guard, is from Lexington, and Malachi Moreno (No. 25) is one other in-state recruit. However Pope nonetheless needed to struggle off big-time competitors, notably for Johnson.
Acaden Lewis decommitting after the Wildcats landed a number of perimeter gamers from the portal dropped them down a few spots within the rankings. They did add Croatian huge man Andrija Jelavic within the spring, then fast-rising ESPN 100 prospect Braydon Hawthorne (No. 81) to shut out the roster.
January rating: Unranked
High recruit: Nate Ament (No. 4)
With Rick Barnes dropping six key gamers from this previous season, the Volunteers wanted an impactful recruiting class — they usually signed one of the best participant left on the board coming into the spring. Ament had a protracted, drawn-out recruitment with a slew of applications perceived to be on the prime of the pecking order at totally different cut-off dates. However with Tennessee capable of promote its string of profitable seasons and an enormous function from the beginning, Ament is headed to Knoxville. He has one of many highest ceilings of any recruit within the 2025 class and is a legit contender for the No. 1 decide in subsequent June’s NBA draft.
Ament is certainly one of three ESPN 100 prospects from this class to signal with Tennessee, together with DeWayne Brown (No. 70) and Amari Evans (No. 76). The Vols are loaded up entrance, however Evans may have a job to play early given the shortage of confirmed our bodies on the perimeter.
Former Fordham commit Troy Henderson and France native Clarence Massamba spherical out the category.
January rating: 8
High recruit: Caleb Wilson (No. 5)
Even after the Tar Heels missed on A.J. Dybantsa in December, it was clear they weren’t performed taking huge swings with this class. Then Wilson, one of many prime prospects left on the board, dedicated to North Carolina over Kentucky. Given his measurement and two-way skill, he is among the highest potential gamers within the class.
Earlier than Wilson picked Carolina, Hubert Davis had two ESPN 100 guards already signed in Derek Dixon (No. 54) and in-state prospect Isaiah Denis (No. 59). Each can actually shoot from the perimeter, whereas Dixon has extra of a college-ready body.
January rating: 9
High recruit: Jalen Haralson (No. 19)
If Micah Shrewsberry can kick issues into excessive gear in South Bend, he’ll look again at late September 2024 because the week that took the Preventing Irish to a brand new stage. Inside a five-day span, the workforce landed three ESPN 100 commitments, together with this system’s highest-ranked prospect within the fashionable period.
It began on a Monday with Brady Koehler (No. 94), adopted by the massive goal: Haralson, one of the best boys’ highschool participant within the state of Indiana, with the Irish beating out the Hoosiers for Haralson. Two days later, ESPN 100 wing Ryder Frost (No. 79) additionally dedicated.
Three-star middle Tommy Ahneman rounded out the group earlier than the month ended.
January rating: 6
High recruit: Jaden Toombs (No. 33)
Andy Enfield gained 24 video games in his first season as SMU’s head coach, however he has additionally introduced his highschool recruiting success at USC to Dallas.
The Mustangs had three ESPN 100 prospects commit early: Toombs, Nigel Walls (No. 69) and Jermaine O’Neal Jr. (No. 80). Through the early signing interval, they added one other four-star recruit in B.J. Davis-Ray. Toombs’ elite rebounding skill ought to translate early on the school stage; Partitions must bodily develop however has a excessive ceiling; and O’Neal could make performs at each ends of the court docket. Davis-Ray brings a big selection of offensive expertise.
January rating: 10
High recruit: Kaden Magwood (No. 39)
Bruce Pearl has a trio of ESPN 100 prospects within the fold, with a mid-November surge that netted Magwood and Sebastian Williams-Adams (No. 45). Magwood is a dynamic guard who performs with notable aggression offensively, consistently seeking to make a play. He can gentle up the scoreboard in a rush and is able to big scoring performances. Williams-Adams ought to match Pearl’s system completely, given his size and flexibility on the defensive finish.
The third member of the group is Simon Walker (No. 99), an in-state perimeter shooter. Junior school prospects Abdul Bashir and Emeka Opurum have additionally signed.
January rating: 11
High recruit: King Grace (No. 72)
With a top-15 recruiting class within the fold — together with the top-ranked participant within the state of Mississippi, Jamarion Davis-Fleming (No. 93) — Chris Jans continues the momentum began by three straight NCAA event appearances. The most effective participant within the class is Grace, a terrific scorer who can get factors in any respect three ranges.
Middle Tee Bartlett (No. 90) and four-star wing Cameren Paul are additionally dedicated.
January rating: 7
High recruit: A.J. Dybantsa (No. 1)
When Kevin Young took over in Provo, it was clear this system was keen to supply the assets to compete for prime expertise and improve the roster. It paid off rapidly.
In December, BYU landed the No. 1 prospect in highschool basketball when Dybantsa picked the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing, is a possible No. 1 decide within the 2026 NBA draft and possesses a complicated ability set and an extremely excessive ceiling.
Younger is planning to encompass Dybantsa with loads of expertise, together with ESPN 100 middle Xavion Staton (No. 55) and four-star huge man Chamberlin Burgess.
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A.J. Dybantsa slams it house to get the 2025 McDonald’s All American recreation began
No. 1 total prospect and BYU commit A.J. Dybantsa slams it house to get the 2025 McDonald’s All American recreation began.
January rating: 12
High recruit: Sadiq White (No. 27)
Syracuse was one of many first to strike within the 2025 class, touchdown White, a gifted ahead from North Carolina final spring. He is a terrific athlete and can both substitute present freshman Donnie Freeman or play alongside him in one of the vital explosive frontcourts within the nation. However the dedication that pushed the Orange into the highest 15 was Kiyan Anthony (No. 35), son of Corridor of Famer Carmelo Anthony. Anthony is an elite scorer with supreme confidence and limitless vary on his jumper.
Pink Autry can also be bringing in a pair of wings in four-star Australia native Luke Fennel and three-star Aaron Womack from Milwaukee.
January rating: Unranked
High recruit: Niko Bundalo (No. 34)
The Rebels surge into the ultimate rankings after the late addition of Bundalo, a former Washington commit who was a McDonald’s All American and one of the vital gifted frontcourt prospects within the class. Bundalo is the third ESPN 100 pickup for Chris Beard on this group, becoming a member of ahead Tylis Jordan (No. 91) and taking pictures guard Patton Pinkins (No. 97), the son of assistant coach Al Pinkins.
There’s loads of intrigue surrounding the addition of French guard Ilias Kamardine, who gained MVP on the FIBA U20 Eurobasket and has skilled expertise in France.
January rating: 13
High recruit: Nigel James (No. 67)
Shaka Sensible has constructed his previous couple of Marquette groups through roster retention and expertise, and is bringing in a four-man group that may have the power to develop throughout the program.
James rose practically 30 spots within the rankings throughout his highschool season; he brings toughness to the purpose guard spot. Fellow ESPN 100 prospects Michael Phillips II (No. 95) and Adrien Stevens (No. 100) be part of him. Phillips, who reclassified from the 2026 class, has big upside, and Stevens is aggressive going to the rim. Three-star wing Ian Miletic rounds out the group.
January rating: 14
High recruit: Mouhamed Sylla (No. 28)
Georgia Tech flashed in Damon Stoudamire’s first season on the helm (2023-24), and whereas the Yellow Jackets did not construct on that momentum this previous season, there may be actual promise on the recruiting path. They rose up the rankings when Sylla, a top-50 middle and top-five participant at his place, picked Georgia Tech over Arkansas and Oregon in mid-January. Akai Fleming (No. 52) dedicated shortly after final season ended; he can rating and is bodily prepared for the following stage.
4-star guards Eric Chatfield and Brandon Stores, in addition to three-star middle Cole Kirouac, are additionally signed.
January rating: 15
High recruit: Darryn Peterson (No. 2)
After coming into November and not using a single dedication from the 2025 class, Invoice Self and Kansas had a incredible three-week surge that vaulted the Jayhawks into the rankings.
The primary domino was one of the best of the group, with Peterson selecting the Jayhawks over Ohio State, Kansas State and USC. He’s one of the best guard within the 2025 class and top-of-the-line scorers popping out of highschool. He will probably be joined in Lawrence by fast-rising ahead Samis Calderon (No. 87), two-sport star Jaden Nickens and late signee Corbin Allen.
With top-30 prospect Bryson Tiller included, this might have been a top-10 class, however Tiller enrolled early at Kansas to redshirt and put together for subsequent season.
January rating: 17 High recruit: London Jemison (No. 42) The Crimson Tide secured a spot within the rankings when top-50 prospect Davion Hannah (No. 46) picked Bama over Cincinnati, Missouri and Ohio State. He joined a gaggle that already included four-star prospects Jemison and Amari Allen. Jemison is a flexible wing who continues to progress as a fringe shooter, and Allen can even make pictures from deep and will present depth immediately. However they did miss out on prime prospect A.J. Dybantsa. January rating: 24 High recruit: Alijah Arenas (No. 13) Eric Musselman and the Trojans did not have a single dedication popping out of the early signing interval however beat out Vanderbilt, Ohio State and SMU for Jerry Easter (No. 44) in late November, then made a giant splash with top-15 recruit Arenas — son of Gilbert Arenas — in January. Easter may need to play a much bigger function sooner than anticipated given the Trojans’ lack of level guards, and Arenas is a terrific scorer with nice measurement for the wing, although he’s recovering from a serious car crash in April. Musselman has historically constructed his rosters through the portal — and he did land eight transfers this spring — however he is establishing a powerful expertise base with highschool recruits up to now at USC. January rating: 23 High recruit: Trey McKenney (No. 20) Michigan noticed an enormous soar within the rankings proper earlier than the early signing interval in November, when Dusty Might landed his first five-star recruit (McKenney) as head coach. The in-state guard is among the harder matchups within the class due to his power and talent to attain in any respect three ranges. McKenney joined a category that already included four-star wing Winters Grady (No. 86) and New Zealand native Oscar Goodman, who broke out finally summer season’s FIBA U17 World Cup and enrolled early in Ann Arbor earlier than redshirting. Patrick Liburd joined the category late within the spring. January rating: 18 High recruit: Cornelius Ingram Jr. (No. 21) The Gators have two ESPN 100 prospects, each from the state of Florida. Ingram is an extremely intriguing participant. He is the son of former NFL tight finish Cornelius Ingram and made waves on the Nike EYBL circuit together with his explosiveness and highlight-reel skill in transition. Alexander Lloyd (No. 36) is not far behind Ingram within the rankings; Lloyd can play both guard place and rating in a wide range of methods. January rating: Unranked High recruit: Shelton Henderson (No. 30) A part of Jai Lucas’ enchantment to Miami was his skill to draw high-level expertise, which he did at Duke, Kentucky and Texas — and the Hurricanes are hoping his first recruiting class in Coral Gables is an indication of what’s to come back. The massive transfer got here when Henderson decommitted from Duke, the place Lucas had recruited him, and adopted the previous Blue Devils assistant to Miami. Henderson was the second top-50 prospect that Lucas delivered to Miami, after former Villanova commit Dante Allen (No. 41) signed. The ESPN 100 duo is joined by Slovakia native Timotej Malovec and Turkish middle Salih Altuntas. January rating: 16 High recruit: J.J. Mandaquit (No. 47) Danny Sprinkle’s first full recruiting class in Seattle seems to be prone to find yourself within the prime 25 regardless of top-35 prospect Niko Bundalo decommitting from the Huskies and reopening his recruitment. The Huskies nonetheless have a top-50 prospect within the fold in Mandaquit, one of many higher true level guards within the class. Mandaquit is joined by four-stars Courtland Muldrew, who signed early, and Jasir Rencher, who decommitted from Texas A&M following a training change. Junior school huge man Mady Traore and German ahead Hannes Steinbach spherical out the group. January rating: 22 High recruit: Jack McCaffery (No. 89) Regardless of three up-and-down seasons again at Butler, Thad Matta has two ESPN 100 prospects and a top-25 class coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse. McCaffery — son of Penn coach Fran McCaffery — and Azavier Robinson (No. 96) are one of the best of the group, however there’s a third four-star prospect within the fold in North Carolina native Jackson Keith. Three-star Canada native Efeosa Oliogu dedicated in January to spherical out the group.
