Joe Henricksen

Here are many of the expected top teams for next season and the player, based on their summer play, who is rising and set to thrive in bigger roles.

Heard will bypass his senior year and head to college. Bryce Heard's young basketball career has been all about big decisions.

Here is a short list of a few of those committed players who are ranked among the best in the state, along with several recruiting updates of other top uncommitted prospects.

While Matas Buzelis impressed in NBA Summer League play after being selected by the Bulls with the No. 11 pick in June's 2024 NBA Draft, the lesser-known Buzelis brother, Vince, made a name for himself in June and July.

Here are a few of the unsung stars of the summer who will build off their impactful offseasons, both on the floor this winter and in recruiting.

The 6-10 senior had over a dozen-plus offers, including eight from Missouri Valley Conference schools.

Waubonsie Valley's Tyreek Coleman was the breakout star in the junior class during the 2023-24 season, leading the Warriors to a 27–3 record while

A primer of some of the top talent with basketball season on the horizon

No, there aren't megastars in the Class of 2025 headed to blue-blood programs or a surplus of high-major prospects, but the overall list of Division I prospects is lengthier than expected.

The event Jan. 25 at Benet will include four teams making their debut: Marist, Waubonsie Valley, Warren and Rich.