2025 Rankings Update: Rounding Out the Top-10 - Prep Hoops (2024)

Westphal is the biggest riser for the class by far, reaffirming his abilities as a shot blocker and budding floor spacer at roughly 6’10. Against the state’s top matchups, he has proven himself defending the post, bringing great instincts to contest attempts around the rim. Another area of value has been perimeter shooting, displaying soft touch on attempts off the catch or the occasional step back jumper. Continuing to progress as a passer along the perimeter, he possesses immense potential on both ends of the floor, easily the highest upside small school athlete in the state.

The lanky forward is a knockdown shooter behind the arc, one of the most confident frontcourt perimeter shooters in the state. The high release point coupled with the notably wide reach has allowed Praytor to be a dependable shotmaker ever versus incoming contests. His long strides allow him to slip screens early, putting immediate pressure on the rim following the ball screen. Praytor’s passing vision has been on full display last season and this summer as well, actively hitting backdoor cutters or shotmakers following the double team.

Thomason continues to bring defensive toughness up against a wide variety of matchups, quick laterally alongside the verticality. Especially quick up and down the court, he is a constant threat to leak out in transition circ*mstances. Still progressing as a playmaker with the ball, Thomason is getting tighter handling the rock versus pressure. Showing greater confidence getting to pull-ups or three point attempts along the perimeter, his all around offensive game continues to round itself out. Recently receiving an offer from MSU Denver, Thomason has all the tools to be a dependable RMAC forward, particularly as his skillset develops like it has recently.

A notably athletic, two-way guard with shotmaking chops, Graham remains an intriguing name with a top program in Smoky Hill. Boasting above average size in backcourt complemented by notable quickness and verticality, his defensive attributes allow him to be a switchable option even while a backcourt threat. His quick first step makes him a dependable driver off the rip, more than capable of drawing a high volume of fouls around the rim. Along the perimeter, Graham has routinely knocked down open jumpers, capable of those attempts well throughout the playoffs.

One of the winningest athletes in the state, Riehl has constantly provided unmatched energy on either end of the floor. Creating chaos in passing lanes or the point of attack, he is an impressive competitor each game. A talented shotmaker behind the arc, he has repeatedly shown value rising up into shots off of movement or ball screens. Given how far out he stretches the floor, opponents are often forced to go over on screens, further opening up the driving lanes. This follows up recognition from multiple local and out of state events, alongside back to back state titles with Mesa Ridge.