Rankings Roundtable: Takeaways from 2025, 2026 rankings update

The rankings for the classes of 2025 and 2026 received makeovers this week, and there was plenty of movement to discuss inside both groups. This weekend’s roundtable deals with the rankings week that was, as rankings contributors Jason Jordan and Houston Wilson join Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy to address three questions related to the Rivals150 refresh.

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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK

Tuesday: Five-Star Countdown for 2025

Wednesday: New Rivals150 for 2025 | Biggest storylines

Thursday: New position rankings for 2025

Friday: New Rivals150 for 2026 | Biggest storylines

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1. WHICH PROSPECT DID YOU HELP PUSH UP EITHER SET OF RANKINGS THAT YOU THINK WILL MAKE YOU LOOK SMART IN THE END?

Matthew Hatfield, VirginiaPreps.com

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Cassidy: “I’m a big believer in Jordan Smith, and had no problem at all moving him to the precipice of the top 5. The upside is there, but so too is the consistency of production against top-tier talent. Smith impacts the game in a long list of ways and is possibly as well-rounded as any guard in the country despite lacking the truly elite athleticism of fellow five-stars Brandon McCoy Jr. and Ikenna Alozie. Still, I’ll hitch my wagon to a skilled scorer with an elite motor and a high basketball IQ any day.”

Jordan: “Kaden Magwood just because of his consistency and his mentality. At the risk of sounding cheesy and cliche, he really does implore a Mamba mentality when he’s competing, whether he’s attacking the rim, running the offense or draining NBA threes. He had a strong season at Oak Hill and raised the bar to dominance in the adidas 3SSB. He’s a safe bet to continue to ascend.”

Wilson: “When Eric Reibe is on, there are not a lot of big men that I have seen dominate like him. Standing at 7-foot, he can finish well around the rim, hit mid-range shots consistently and stretch his…

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Publish date : 2024-06-24 22:35:25

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