Up Next: Darryn Peterson & Top OH, MN Underclass Prospects!

Touring between Ohio and Minnesota over the past couple of weeks, I made a decision to focus extra on a few 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 number of weeks taking a look at gamers who’re the longer term in each states. In reality, each rank amongst the highest ten within the nation when it comes to producing D1 prospects, so there isn’t a scarcity of D1 expertise on the horizon.

Listed below are various the highest kids I evaluated in my current travels:

Darryn Peterson, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (OH), 2025 6-5 SGThe consensus No. 1 taking pictures 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 Basic. Most spectacular, he received to the road 17 occasions (hitting 15 of his free throws) through quite a lot of scoring strikes with restricted dribbles. Peterson will enter the spring AAU circuit as one of the crucial extremely wanted gamers within the nationwide class of 2025.

Jackson McAndrew, Wayzata HS (MN), 2024 6-9 PF/SFThe epitome of a brand new age ahead, McAndrew brings the within/exterior recreation 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 how one can make the most of his top to use mismatches, and has improved his stage of physicality drastically over the previous yr. McAndrew holds various excessive main affords and can proceed so as to add extra operating with Howard Pulley on the EYBL circuit.

Dorian Jones, Richmond Heights HS (OH), 2025 6-3 SGThe highest touted prospect from arguably one of the best workforce in Ohio no matter division that not too long ago 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 successful 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 affords from packages resembling Michigan State, Houston, Ohio State, and a number of others, Dorian can be one of many hotter names from the Midwest within the EYBL.

Jaleel Donley, Benilde St. Margaret’s (MN), 2025 6-1 PGThe greatest lead guard in Minnesota’s sophomore class has continued to place his footprint on that spot and doesn’t seem like shifting off it anytime quickly. In a current recreation I noticed Donley matched up towards a workforce 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 pace, skill to make excessive stage passes with each fingers, and improved jumpshot make him one of the crucial intriguing 2025 level guards within the Midwest.

Calvin Little Jr., Garfield Heights HS (OH), 2024 6-2 PGOne of one of the best 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 sturdy body to supply physicality on the perimeter, but in addition 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 affords.

Zashon Wealthy, Minneapolis North (MN), 2024 6-2 SGA D1 prospect on the gridiron in addition to on the hardwood, Wealthy has proved to be probably the greatest 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 risk to place anybody on a poster along with his critical bounce. Wealthy is enjoying for former NBA 20 ppg scorer Ricky Davis for town league champs and is considered one of largest beneath the radar guys in Minnesota.