2025 Initial Rankings: The Top 10

(1) Curtis Stinson Jr Curtis Stinson Jr 6'4" | PG Valley | 2025 State IA . | PG | Valley (KC Run GMC) A big point guard at 6-4 with tremendous skill, Stinson’s combination of size, athleticism, IQ, and talent landed him in the #1 spot in the initial 2025 rankings. The son of former Iowa State lead guard Curtis Stinson put together a really good freshman season for the Tigers, improving as the season progressed and showing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor as a scorer, playmaker, and defender. He currently holds an offer from Missouri.    (2) Jack McCaffery Jack McCaffery 6'8" | SF Iowa City West | 2025 State IA | SF | Iowa City West (D1 Minnesota) McCaffery will be one of the best shooters in the 2025 class, and when you pair that with his 6-8 frame (and growing), you have a potentially elite college prospect. He can score from all three levels and has the size and length to be a quality defender.    (3) Nitish Sankaranthi Nitish Sankaranthi 6'7" | SF Waukee Northwest | 2025 State IA | SF | Waukee Northwest (Nebraska Supreme) Sankaranthi picked up an offer from South Dakota State before appearing in a varsity game, spending a majority of his freshman season playing with Northwest’s sophomores. A long and athletic 6-7/6-8 wing, he has a ton of ability on the defensive end as a perimeter defender and rim protector.    (4) Davis Kern Davis Kern 6'7" | C Linn-Mar | 2025 State IA | C | Linn-Mar (Martin Brothers) Kern put together one of the best freshman seasons in the state, averaging over 10 points a game in a good 4A league. A 6-8 big who runs the floor really well, Kern has started to noticeably gain strength and fill out. He’s a switchable defender who can protect the rim and stretch the floor.    (5) Kiki Deng Kiki Deng 6'4" | SG Valley | 2025 State IA | SG | Valley (D1 Minnesota) One of the highest upside players in this class, Deng has put together a strong spring with D1 Minnesota to follow an impressive freshman season with one of the best teams in the state. He can get others involved or fill it up by creating his own shot, and he’s stellar in transition. A 6-4 wing defender with great length, he’s oozing with potential.    (6) Cailen Shadrick Cailen Shadrick 6'2" | SF Davenport West | 2025 State IA | SF | Davenport West (EZ Work Elite) A big, physical wing who can create for himself and others, Shadrick can score from all three levels and uses his frame to finish through contact around the bucket. He uses his physicality to compete against bigger players on the defensive end, and he’s a great rebounder from his perimeter spot.    (7) Trey McKowen Trey McKowen 5'10" | PG Kennedy | 2025 State IA | PG | Kennedy (Martin Brothers) A high-IQ point guard from a basketball-loving family, McKowen is one of the best ball-handlers and decision-makers in the class. A confident lefty who can get to the bucket at will, he finishes through contact well and has a smooth pull-up jumper. He’s a good on-ball defender who moves his feet well and understands angles.    (8) Abe Vos Abe Vos 6'2" | SG Hoover | 2025 State IA | SG | Hoover (Kingdom Hoops) A knockdown shooter who moves really well off the ball, Vos buried 45% of his 3-point attempts as a freshman for the Huskies. His game is largely jump-shot reliant right now, but as he continues to develop, he could become one of the better three-level scorers in the state, much like older brother Elijah.    (9) Luke Wieskamp Luke Wieskamp 6'5" | SF Muscatine | 2025 State IA | SF | Muscatine (All-Iowa Attack) The younger brother of former Iowa standout Joe Wieskamp, Luke is a long 6-5 wing who can score inside and out. He averaged 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks a game as a freshman, and he should only continue to improve as his body continues to fill out.    (10) Xzavion Robinson Xzavion Robinson 5'10" | PG Valley | 2025 State IA | PG | Valley (Beyond Ball) Another part of a stellar 2025 class at Valley, Robinson is also a standout football prospect as a receiver. You can see some of those receiver skills on the hardwood as well, using a quick first step and great burst to blow by defenders and get to the rim routinely. He’s a good passer who sees the floor well and has the quickness to be a fantastic on-ball defender.