2025 MADE Recruiting Report: Part One
June 22, 2023 by Tony McNiff
2025 MADE Recruiting Report Part One: It’s been a busy few weeks on the recruiting trail as the contact period opened for 2025 prospects last week and there was a live period held over the weekend. Here, we break down some new updates while focusing on rising juniors in the 2025 class. Stay tuned in the upcoming days for more news and updates.
2024 MADE Recruiting Report: Part One Story
VCU is the latest to offer Top-95 2025 wing Adlan Elamin. Long-limbed, rangy athlete who is a prominent floorspacer in catch & shoot scenarios. Leverages extensive ground coverage on both ends of the floor, whether it’s rotating promptly or rim running. Plenty of upside to tap into down the road and he’ll be playing for Paul VI (VA) this upcoming season. VCU, Penn State, George Mason, & more have offered the stockrising wing.
Ohio State is the latest to offer Top-20 2025 guard Darius Acuff. The Michigan native shot up our rankings after producing at a high level while playing up an age division on the EYBL Circuit. Potent pull-up scorer who leverages his burst & counter moves to generate advantages. Shifty ball handler who can produce paint touches at a high volume, plus he’s a tough finisher at the rim. He’s added offers from Kansas, Michigan State, Kentucky, Michigan & more this spring.
Iowa, Tulsa, & Oklahoma State are the latest to offer Top-80 2025 wing Kaidon Rayfield. Long & rangy athlete who has popped on the defensive end this spring. Reliable grab & go threat who has the ability to push the ball after securing rebounds or outlet passes. Instinctual defensive playmaker who leverages his length to jump passing lanes, rebound or block shots. The Oklahoma native is a toolsy, two-way wing prospect to keep tabs on.
Wake Forest, Iowa, & Creighton are the latest to offer Top-55 2025 big man A’Mare Bynum. The Mokan Elite product has been one of the biggest stockrisers nationwide and there’s an array of reasons we’re high on him long-term. Mobile & physical athlete with a relentless, never-ending motor. Possesses strong/soft hands which allow him to secure lobs or post entry passes through tight windows. The Nebraska native continues to trend upwards as a high-upside prospect. Tennessee, Iowa State, Texas Tech, & more have offered.
Mississippi State & Georgetown are the latest to offer 2025 guard Jayden Forsythe. The Westtown School (PA) product is a tough athlete who is a physical handler at the point of attack. Hard-nosed finisher who seeks out contact & possesses the strength to finish through it. Capable spot-up shooter who can hurt opponents from the perimeter as well. Additionally holds offers from the likes of Penn State, High Point, & Hofstra.
Fairfield is the latest to offer 2025 guard Ebuka Okorie. Quick-twitch athlete who leverages his speed & handle to beat closeouts routinely. Flexible finisher at the rim with some touch, plus he has the feel & accuracy to complete drop-downs. Scrappy on-ball defender who is light on his feet & tends to disrupt opponents rhythm. The Cushing Academy (MA) product is young for his class and worth tracking. Albany recently offered as well.
Fairfield is the latest to offer 2025 frontcourt prospect Jayden Reid. The Westminster School (CT) product recently played well at the NEPSAC Showcase. Long & fluid athlete who caught my eye with his upside as a floorspacer. Flashes a smooth shooting release at 6’8”, plus he has the size & functional touch to exploit smaller mismatches in the post. Holds offers from St. Louis, Albany, Bryant, & a few others.
USC is the latest to offer Top-25 2025 wing Hudson Greer. The Texas native has been on a tear this summer, as he’s added offers from Alabama, California, Iowa, & more in recent weeks. Bouncy & skilled swingman with a smooth shooting stroke at 6’7”. Heady decision-maker with a strong feel & extensive touch. He’s shown off improving burst & counter moves when attacking closeouts as well. The ProSkills product is a prospect to keep an eye out for at Peach Jam in early July.
USC is the latest to offer Top-80 2025 guard Jeremiah Green. Ultra-quick, shifty ball handler who beats close outs routinely & provides paint touches. Crafty finisher at the rim with an advanced & soft float game in the lane. A slithery & flexible finisher who has minimal issues when converting layups against length. Consistent downhill playmaker who has caught the attention of numerous high-major programs. Kansas, Auburn, Maryland, Alabama, & more have offered as of late.
Nebraska is the latest to offer Top-85 2025 wing Jalen Wilson. It was only a matter of time until his recruitment expanded, although he could be poised for a big summer. The Minnesota native is a mismatch machine who has the versatility to score inside-out. Highly skilled & fluid face-up scorer who can generate space off the bounce. Still expanding his range & sharpening his handle, yet the blend of his productivity on the EYBL Circuit and his physical tools is appealing.
George Mason & Penn State the latest to offer Top-20 2025 wing Will Riley. Canada native is an appealing long-term prospect with a blossoming pass, dribble & shoot skillset. High-feel ball handler who has flashed his fair share of playmaking chops on the EYBL Circuit. Smooth pull-up scorer who is a reliable spot-up shooter on the perimeter. Continues to diversify his shot profile while building up his frame. Oregon, Arkansas, Villanova, Illinois, & more have offered this spring.
Georgetown & Virginia Tech are the latest to offer 2025 frtoncourt prospect Zymicah Wilkins. Physical & rugged rim finisher who is a powerful post presence. Continues to flash growing offensive versatility & floorspacing ability when given enough space on the perimeter. Plays with a relentless motor which makes him productive on the offensive glass & when running the floor. The North Carolina native has added offers from South Carolina, LSU, Illinois, & more this spring.
Virginia Tech, Rhode Island & George Mason are the latest to offer 2025 guard Adrien Stevens. The stockrising backcourt prospect has earned numerous offers this spring while performing at a high level. Physically mature & well-built athlete who is a force to handle at the point of attack. Rugged, aggressive rim finisher who has the build to absorb & finish through contact. Capable spot-up shooter who possesses numerous counter moves to generate advantages with. Providence, Maryland, Penn State, & Albany also offered this spring.
North Carolina is the latest to offer Top-20 2025 forward Bryson Tiller. The Georgia native is a well-built athlete who is a skilled scorer on the offensive end. Demonstrates advanced ball skills, strong coordination, & a smooth face-up game. A physical finisher at the rim who has the strength to exploit smaller mismatches in the post. One of many talented, versatile prospects in the 2025 class. Already holds offers from the likes of Houston, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, & multiple other high-major programs.
Marquette is the latest to offer 2025 wing Kelvin Odih. The South Kent (CT) product is an underrated prospect who is a bouncy & tough athlete. Physical, hard-nosed finisher that embraces contact at the rim. Heady off-ball cutter who is constantly moving without the ball. Aggressive on-ball defender who can wall-off slashers, plus he has the foot speed to guard in space. Albany recently offered as well and the Rhode Island native is another prospect who will likely see more schools get involved.
Missouri State is the latest to offer 2025 guard Brandon Lee. The Puerto Rico native is a polished offensive prospect with a skilled pull-up prowess. Smooth spot-up shooter with extensive range, plus he’s capable of knocking down self-created jumpers. Sharpshooting off-guard has proven time & time again that he can fill it up on the perimeter. The Patrick School (NJ) product is bound to see his recruitment expand in the coming weeks & months.
Illinois is the latest to offer Top-70 2025 wing Chuck Love. The Nebraska native possesses an appealing blend of measurables & skill. Fluid spot-up shooter with a smooth stroke at 6’6”, plus he can put it on the deck & settle into pull-up jumpers. Continues to flash a growing feel as a playmaker & there’s plenty of long-term indicators to like. The Mokan Elite product holds offers from the likes of Washington, Mizzou, Northern Iowa, & few others.
Kansas is the latest to offer Top-50 2025 guard Brayden Burries. The California native is a well-built & bouncy athlete with strong positional size at 6’4”. Smooth pull-up scorer who has flashed plenty of playmaking chops on the EYBL Circuit. He shot up in our rankings last update and it’s possible he could rise even higher. The Strive For Greatness backcourt prospect has added offers from St. John’s, UCLA, Washington, & more this spring.
Dayton is the latest to offer 2025 wing Kingston Land. Long & toolsy wing who provides a budding two-way impact on the floor. Productive weak-side slasher who can get downhill while using minimal dribbles & extensive ground coverage. Bouncy & quick finisher at the rim who is a reliable lob threat or drop-down option. Leverages his length & positional size (6’8”) to jump passing lanes or generate deflections. The Ohio native holds offers from Virginia Tech, Xavier, Ohio, & Bryant as well.
George Washington is the latest to offer 2025 wing guard Jalen Rougier-Roane. Well-built athlete with advanced ball skills, strong positional size & multilevel scoring ability. Fluid spot-up scorer who can score on the perimeter, yet he’s proved to be a functional pull-up scorer when given the space. Aggressive slasher at the point of attack who plays highly physical on the drive. Penn State, Xavier, Towson, & more have offered the Team Takeover product this spring.
Michigan State is the latest to offer Top-95 2025 wing Jordan Scott. The stockrising wing is a smooth shotmaker with plenty of upside to tap into down the road. Demonstrates a diverse shot profile with a wide array of shot-creation versatility. Potent pull-up scorer with a fluid & quick release, plus he’s capable of wiggling his way to the rim. Still developing physically, although the scoring prowess & talent is hard to go unnoticed. Washington, Georgetown, Maryland, Texas A&M, California & more have offered the Virginia native this spring.