Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

It’s Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and we tip things off as always with the Five-Star Countdown. Check back here throughout the day as national basketball analyst Rob Cassidy counts down the 15 five-stars and gives his thoughts on each.

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3. SG Darryn Peterson

Cassidy’s Take: The clear top guard in the 2025 class, Darryn Peterson boasts a college-ready body, elite athleticism and a true three-level scoring ability. The 6-foot-5 Peterson is also one of the top defenders in the country and is a near-surefire impact freshman on the next level.

Kansas, USC and Ohio State are among the schools in the mix to land his pledge.

4. SF Nate Ament

Cassidy’s Take: A new entrant to the top 10, Nate Ament shot up from the No. 10 spot in the rankings update. NBA GMs are already kicking the tires on the 6-foot-9 wing, whose length and perimeter skills make him a tantalizing long-term prospect. A young prospect in the Kevin Durant-mold, Ament handles and shoots the ball well but is also a gifted passer and Swiss Army Knife of a defender.

He remains uncommitted, but Kentucky, Virginia, Duke and UConn are involved.

5. PF Caleb Wilson

Cassidy’s Take: A strong and athletic two-way forward that makes as much of a splash as a defender as he does on the offensive end, Caleb Wilson boasts sure hands, catches everything thrown into the block and has a knack for finishing with dunks.

He’s taken strides as a shooter but still has work to do on that front. Wilson’s long wingspan makes him a formidable rim protector but also a terror in passing lanes.

The two-way star is considering schools such as Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina and Stanford. Mark Pope’s Wildcats, however, seem to be making the strongest move as of late.

6. PF Chris Cenac Jr.

Cassidy’s Take: Chris Cenac Jr. has been on a steady rise all year and earned five-star status in this update. Now the No. 6…

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Publish date : 2024-09-23 15:58:03

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