Darius Acuff (No. 4), Koa Peat (No. 5) and Caleb Wilson (No. 6) have maintained their positions atop the national senior class. But new challengers have emerged in recent months, making for an intriguing summer ahead.
Mikel Brown (No. 8) has closed the gap in the backcourt, thanks to a late growth spurt. He’s now emerging as a highly skilled, true point guard. Meleek Thomas (No. 10), Brayden Burries (No. 12) and Jasper Johnson (No. 14) have also maintained their five-star status.
Nate Ament (No. 7) and Chris Cenac (No. 15) are two rapidly emerging frontcourt players who have a lot of potential. Ament was considered for a move into the top-5. And if he continues to progress this summer, that jump could become a reality. Cenac impressed at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and his tryout for the USA Basketball U17 team will likely highlight his considerable upside.
Will Riley (No.9) has experienced a steady rise that stated during the winter season at Phelps and continuing through the spring. However, his future in this class remains uncertain. His college decision is set for June 23 and rumors of possible reclassification are circulating.