The 2025 high school class is one of the most highly regarded to enter men’s college basketball in quite some time. While college coaches largely spend less time than ever recruiting multiple classes ahead, many made exceptions to invest time in the ’25 class as 15- and 16-year-olds. That work should end up paying huge dividends this season for many of the top programs in the sport. Who are some of the top freshmen to watch and a few sleepers whose names you’ll learn quickly? Sports Illustrated has 15 names you’ll want to get familiar with.
