2025 Ranking Analysis: #1-5
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The class of 2025 in the state of Washington is really stacked, in our eyes. There’s many, many players who could’ve made this top 5, let alone the top 25. Here’s the 1-5 that our team came up with for…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 in the state of Washington is really stacked, in our eyes. There’s many, many players who could’ve made this top 5, let alone the top 25. Here’s the 1-5 that our team came up with for the class of 2025!
#1 Cam Hiatt Cam Hiatt 6'4" | CG Western Reserve Academy | 2025 OH -Kings HS
Cam is one of the most polished 25’s in the state, maybe regardless of class. His games doesn’t have many holes in it. Cam has a very long wingspan so he can easily get his arms in the passing lanes, creating turnovers. Offensively, he can get to the bucket almost as effective as anyone. Hiatt is a phenomenal shooter, with a smooth stroke. Hiatt scores on all 3 levels and is even more dangerous in transition, as he’s not afraid to dunk on any opponent. As Kings HS made the state title game last year in the 1A class, he was the 2nd leading scorer on that team as a freshman and is poised for an even bigger sophomore year.
#2 Martin Kaupanger Martin Kaupanger 6'5" | SG Annie Wright | 2025 State WA -Annie Wright HS
Martin’s offensive game is extremely well rounded. He can take his defender to the rim and finish through traffic, very athletically I should add. Martin can also stop on a dime and hit the mid-range shot, rising over his defenders. Kaupanger also has a deadly three point shot in his game, one of, if not, the best shooters in the class. Standing at 6’4” currently, he is only growing, as will his game. Last season his game took a big jump, I wouldn’t be surprised if he took another big step this season.
#3 Legend Smiley Legend Smiley 6'5" | SG Garfield | 2025 State #98 Nation WA -Garfield HS
Smiley has great size for a guard standing at 6’5”. He’s extremely athletic and plays the game very smooth on the court. Legend is a pure scorer, at all three levels. He will always find a way to get the ball in the bucket. He’s able to easily rise above defenders, using his incredible vertical, for the mid-range shot. The sophomore to-be has AMAZING ball handling, maybe the best in the entire state. He will lead Garfield along with 2023 #1 overall player Jaylin Stewart Jaylin Stewart 6'7" | SG Garfield | 2023 State #71 Nation WA and #10 overall player Sherell McCullum Jr.
#4 Boston Walker Boston Walker 6'6" | SG Rosemary Anderson Prep | 2025 WA -La Center HS
To me, Boston is one of the most intriguing players in the whole class. I believe Walker’s ceiling is endless and will have a huge year for La Center. Walker is dominate at the high post. He can rise up and hit the shot, find an open teammate, or get by his defender using his length to finish through traffic. He’s an athletic finisher, able to dunk the ball home or switch hands and finish with his off hand. Boston can also knock down the three well, which defenders tend to sag off of him so he uses that to his advantage. I’m excited to see his growth during the season later this winter.
#5 Shelton Henton Shelton Henton 6'4" | SG Interlake | 2025 AZ -Interlake HS
Shelton was impressive last season as a freshman. He was not scared to attack the bucket, defensively he was very active with his hands. All of that is still showing this spring/summer on the court but Henton is also showing off a very much improved deep shot. He can handle the ball well, creating his own shots with ease. So far this spring/summer his game has taken the next step, which is why he’s a top 5 player in the class of 2025. Interlake plays in a very tough KingCo 3A but with Henton taking the next step in his game, Interlake will be a team to watch.