Touring between Ohio and Minnesota during the last couple of weeks, I made a decision to focus extra on a number of the gamers who’re going to be subsequent in line. Each states supply huge quantity of D1 prospects in every class, so I spent a couple of weeks gamers who’re the longer term in each states. In truth, each rank amongst the highest ten within the nation when it comes to producing D1 prospects, so there is no such thing as a scarcity of D1 expertise on the horizon.
Listed below are a variety of the highest kids I evaluated in my latest travels:
Darryn Peterson, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (OH), 2025 6-5 SG
The consensus No. 1 capturing guard within the class of 2025 nationally was matched up towards defending D1 (highest classification) state champs Akron St. Vincent St. Mary over President’s Day weekend and regardless of fixed face guards and double groups, definitely lived as much as the hype. He dropped 28 factors, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks from the 2 guard spot on the Ken Ganley Nissan Scholastic Play-By-Play Traditional. Most spectacular, he received to the road 17 instances (hitting 15 of his free throws) by way of quite a lot of scoring strikes with restricted dribbles. Peterson will enter the spring AAU circuit as one of the extremely wanted gamers within the nationwide class of 2025.
Jackson McAndrew, Wayzata HS (MN), 2024 6-9 PF/SF
The epitome of a brand new age ahead, McAndrew brings the within/exterior sport that faculty coaches are dying for out of somebody standing 6-foot-9. He owns a picturesque stroke from the 3-point line with a fluid launch, is aware of learn how to make the most of his top to take advantage of mismatches, and has improved his degree of physicality drastically over the previous yr. McAndrew holds a variety of excessive main provides and can proceed so as to add extra working with Howard Pulley on the EYBL circuit.
Dorian Jones, Richmond Heights HS (OH), 2025 6-3 SG
The best touted prospect from arguably the very best group in Ohio no matter division that lately cracked the Ballislife FAB 50, Jones is a reputation that’s about to explode nationally. Ranked by some within the high 50 nationally, the bouncy two guard has been important piece for the defending D-4 state champs who personal a 42-game profitable streak. Jones is a freak athlete who performs effectively above the rim, has deep vary effectively past the 3-point line, and has the potential to be a lockdown defender. Already the proprietor of provides from applications equivalent to Michigan State, Houston, Ohio State, and a bunch of others, Dorian will probably be one of many hotter names from the Midwest within the EYBL.
Jaleel Donley, Benilde St. Margaret’s (MN), 2025 6-1 PG
The perfect lead guard in Minnesota’s sophomore class has continued to place his footprint on that spot and doesn’t seem like transferring off it anytime quickly. In a latest sport I noticed Donley matched up towards a group that featured two D1 prospects, he merely dominated to the tune of 26 factors (4 3-pointers), seven assists, six steals, and 5 rebounds whereas sitting the ultimate 12 minutes of the sport. The mix of blinding velocity, potential to make excessive degree passes with each arms, and improved jumpshot make him one of the intriguing 2025 level guards within the Midwest.
Calvin Little Jr., Garfield Heights HS (OH), 2024 6-2 PG
The most effective defensive guards within the state of Ohio, Little Jr. confirmed that he can present nice on ball protection to all three perimeter spots. “C.J.” is an enormous time athlete, makes use of his robust body to supply physicality on the perimeter, but additionally makes use of his athleticism to remain in entrance of fellows laterally. The explosive guard has already visited West Virginia and owns a handful of mid-major provides.
Zashon Wealthy, Minneapolis North (MN), 2024 6-2 SG
A D1 prospect on the gridiron in addition to on the hardwood, Wealthy has proved to be top-of-the-line defensive guards that the Land Of 1,000 Lakes has to supply. The highly effective lefty gives immense strain on the rock, has no scarcity of coronary heart, and is a menace to place anybody on a poster along with his severe bounce. Wealthy is enjoying for former NBA 20 ppg scorer Ricky Davis for the town league champs and is one among greatest beneath the radar guys in Minnesota.
