Which 2025 prospects made the biggest jumps in the new 247Sports rankings update?
Travis Branham
The 247Sports 2025 rankings dropped on Tuesday afternoon. It was a big update that took into consideration all the 247Sports team had seen during the 2024 high school season, the spring sneaker circuit, and the events early this summer, like the NBPA Top 100 Camp. With this update, there was quite a bit of movement from some of the top prospects in the country
While the very top of the rankings largely remained intact, there are several prospects right behind them who made significant leaps up the board. This includes two new five-stars and many players who jumped from way outside the top 50 into that range. These 11 prospects consistently impressed and will be among the players we'll keep an eye on into the summer and beyond.
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Below are the 11 biggest risers within this updated 2025 top-150 and an explanation of why they made the jump at this point in their development. What did we see that stood out and was worthy of a rankings boost?
Also, we provide a glimpse into where the recruitment for each prospect stands right now, the schools that are interested, and any upcoming visits.
New Five-Star: Will Riley
Previous Ranking: No. 21
New Ranking: No. 9
Recruitment:Will Riley ispoised to make a decision this Sunday, June 23. The 6-foot-8, 178-pound prospectis choosing betweenAlabama, Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky,and the New Zealand Breakers. Riley is also expected to make a decision on a possible reclassification to 2024.
Why he rose:Riley's ascent stems from a strong spring and summer with UPlay Canada on the Nike EYBL Circuit. What stands out about Riley more than anything is his size, length and athleticism. He is a versatile guard who can dribble, pass, and shoot. Riley possess plenty of untapped potential. The Canadian demonstrates prowess as a three-level scorer and playmaker against elite high school competition.He's still very thin, so as he gets into the weight room, adds muscle, and gets stronger, his play on the court will only continue to elevate.
New Five-Star: Chris Cenac
Previous Ranking:No. 47
New Ranking:No. 15
Recruitment:Chris Cenac'srecruitment has skyrocketed in the last week. He had already been toLSU and Houston,but he could be going back to the drawing board after landing offers from UConn, Kansas,UCLA, Kentucky, Michigan, Georgetown, Arkansas, Georgia, and USC with more keeping close tabs on him.
Why he rose: Cenacmade a significant leap in this update, but he is one we will be closely monitoring this summer as he may not be done rising yet. The newly minted five-star has made tremendous progress in his development over the last season and it all came together for him at NBPA Top100 Camp this past week. Playing against many of the best in all of high school, Cenac's physical tools and athleticism reigned supreme. He was a mismatch all week long using his size, fluidity and skill to face up and attack defenders, finishing above the rim and showing his potential as a shooter.
Shelton Henderson
Previous Ranking:No. 49
New Ranking:No. 19
Recruitment: Shelton Henderson's recruitment has ramped up this spring withDuke and Louisvillenow heavily involved and entering the mix with Houston, LSU,and Texas.
Kentucky has also been showing interest and will be a program to monitor in Henderson's recruitment. Henderson is expected tostart locking in visit dates soonto Duke and is expected to officially visit Louisville in August. His Louisville visit is currently set for August 23rd but could be subject to change this far out.
Why he rose:Shelton Henderson's talent has been eye-popping since he emerged as a Top 150 recruit as a rising sophom*ore. He has great length to go with a big and strong frame Over the last year he has really grown into his body and matured as an athlete. Henderson has been playing with an enhanced level of aggression on both ends of the court, utilizing his athletic and physical tools to defend multiple positions, slash his way to the rim, and create for others. He's added some highlight reel worthy blocked shots and monster dunks to his resume.
Braylon Mullins
Previous Ranking:No. 80
New Ranking:No. 24
Recruitment: Since April, the doors of Braylon Mullins' recruitment have blown wide open. Regional schoolsNotre Dame, Michigan, Indiana, Michigan State and Purdue all are putting in extensive effort but the blue bloods are now calling. UConn, North Carolina and Kansas have all offered Mullins.Tennesseeis also in the hunt and Kentucky is showing interest.
Mullins is taking an unofficial visit to Kentucky on June 24 and has official visits set to Tennessee for October 19, Indiana on September 21, Michigan on September 7, and another unofficial to Purdue on June 26.
Why he rose:Braylon Mullins rise has been a product of increased exposure this spring and summer while playing for Indiana Elite on the 3SSB Circuit. They're one of the best teams across all shoe circuits. Mullins has impressed this summer with his size, length, reliable skillset and high game IQ. Mullins has particularly shined with his shot-making. He drilled 43.5% of his 108 attempts from three, according to Synergy. However, he's much more than a shooter. He can also handle and pass the ball while creating for himself and others. Mullins has a very high floor and will help any college team win a lot of games in the future.
Davis Fogle
Previous Ranking:No. 73
New Ranking:No. 34
Recruitment:The recruitment of Davis Fogle is ramping up. He has set an official visit to go see the Gonzaga Bulldogs on June 28-29. The Washington native won't stop there. He is also planning trips to check outCreighton, Indiana, Kansas and UCLA.
One team to watch out for here is UConn. The Huskies have started to show interest but haven't offered just yet. Fogle has already taken one visit to Nebraska.
Why he rose: Fogle was Once an under-the-radar prospect playing for his hometown Anacortes (Wa.) high school team in season and then for his Seattle Select on the Under Armour Rise Circuit. Despite not playing on big stages, he was able to shine on the UA Rise last summer. Once we got updated looks at him, Fogle has added another two inches and started to grow into his body.
Now standing nearly 6-foot-7 now, Fogle has terrific size for a guard. He possesses budding athleticism, can create off the dribble, finish above the rim, and create for others. Fogle is smart, instinctive and skilled with plenty of upside to tap into moving forward.
Acaden Lewis
Previous Ranking:No. 80
New Ranking:No. 35
Recruitment:Lewis' recruitment has taken off in recent weeks, highlighted by an offer from Kentucky on Monday during an unofficial visit to Lexington. Along with the Wildcats, Auburn, North Carolina, Miami, Pittsburgh, Louisville, Michigan and many others have extended offers dating back to just April.He plans to take a unofficial visit to UConn on June 25th and is expected to take a visit to UNC before the end of the month and an official visit to Louisville in August.
Why he rose:Acaden Lewis has been on a tear dating back to December of 2023 when he torched nets at the National Hoops Festival. The 6-foot-1 point guard has taken his game to another level with his wiggle with the basketball, his quickness, shot-making prowess, and playmaking. On or off the ball, you can't ever let Lewis get comfortable because he is a threat from anywhere on the court and a threat with the ball in his hands. Lewis changes speeds and directions on a dime, breaks down defenders, is a creative passer, and can score from all three levels/Lewis' big rise during this update is because he continues to deliver on every big stage and never shies away from a challenge.
Isaiah Denis
Previous Ranking:No. 150
New Ranking:No. 44
Recruitment: Isaiah Denis' recruitment has gone to new heights this spring. The 6-foot-5, 165-pound guard held just two offers entering the EYBL season and has since landed offers from Florida, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, LSU, California, Virginia, Kansas, Georgetown, Michigan and Clemson.
Denis has already taken one unofficial visit to Wake Forest and is expected to start taking more unofficials toClemson, Tennessee, NC State and Virginia. On the official visit front, Denis has scheduled visits to Pittsburgh (Aug. 30), Ohio State (Sept. 7) and Michigan (Sept. 21). He is also in talks with Mississippi State regarding an official visit.
Why he rose: Anunder-the-radar recruit, Denis quickly stood out with Team CP3 on the Nike EYBL this summer. At 6-foot-4, he has impressive size for a guard and is a plus athlete.Denis is a three-level scorer whose biggest strength is in his shot-making As his ball handling continues to develop, Denis has upside as a playmaker.
Eric Reibe
Previous Ranking:No. 134
New Ranking:No. 48
Recruitment:Reibe is being heavily pursued by Creighton, Oregon, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana but following the NBPA Top 100 Camp more schools have entered the mix. Since camp ended, Reibe has picked up offers from Florida State and Washington while Kentucky, UConn, UCLA and Arizona are now all expressing interest.
Why he rose:Eric Reibe has been stirring up some buzz throughout the high school season and delivered on a big stage last week at NBPA Top 100 Camp. At 7-feet, 235-pounds, Reibe's size and frame immediately stand out, but it's his skill that sets him apart. He has great hands and touch, scores with a variety of moves in the post and can step away to score from mid-range. It's hard to find players with the skill and size of Reibe and guys like him are proving to be very valuable around college basketball.
Zac Foster
Previous Ranking:No. 146
New Ranking:No. 55
Recruitment:Zac Fosterhad a pretty quiet recruitment up to this point but has been turning some heads and intriguing coaches while competing for the Atlanta Celtics this spring and summer. Foster held just two offers from Mississippi State and South Florida but since the live period kicked off he has now landed scholarhips from Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Clemson, Virginia Tech and Murray State.
Xavier is one to keep an eye on. His older brother, Marcus Foster, just transferred to the Musketeers from Furman.
Why he rose:Foster is a talented and intriguing guard with positional size, long arms and budding athleticism. He is still thin and wiry right now but will continue to grow and physically mature in the coming months and years. Foster has caught the eyes of 247Sports over the last year due to those physical traits along with his ability to score from all three levels, flashes of playmaking ability and the plays he can make on the defensive end of the floor. The Georgia native continues to develop as he works on becoming consistently productive. His best basketball is ahead of him.
Keyshuan Tillery
Previous Ranking:No. 135
New Ranking:No. 73
Recruitment: Keyshuan Tillery's recruitment is starting to blossom as multiple high majors ramp up their pursuits. Tennessee, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Temple, Florida and Rutgers are recruiting him the hardest, Tillery told 247Sports.
On the visit front, Tillery is planning to take visits to Tennessee, Wake Forest and Cincinnati in the fall.
Why he rose:Tillery rose the ranks in large part due to his performances with City Rocks on the Nike EYBL Circuit. While he is small at roughly six-feet tall, he's got a lot of fight in him. The New Hampton (N.H.) School recruit is tough, quick, fast and has no fear on the floor, utilizing his burst and change of direction to beat guys off the bounce, getting into the lane for buckets and for creating for his teammates.
On the EYBL Circuit, Tillery is averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists with a whopping 1.97 AST:TO ratio, according to Synergy.
This article originates on 247Sports.
