2025 was a very good class for Southern California – producing 4 McDonald’s All-Americans (Tounde Yessoufou, Brayden Burries, Nikolas Khamenia and Alijah Arenas). Most of the top 2025 prospects in Southern California are already off the board but they are still several good quality prospects still around for NCAA D1, D2 and DII programs.
This list includes players primarily from the Southern California area including HS seniors and post-grads that have ties to that region but does not include 2025 players that have either signed during the November signing period or have committed to colleges prior to the publishing of the article.
Below is my current NBN Magazine Best Available SoCal Class of 2025..
Southern California Best Available HS Seniors (2025)
Trigonis Top 20 SoCal 2025s
1. Brayden Burries 6’5” SG Roosevelt (Eastvale CA)
Newly minted McDonald’s All-American and Top 10 national prospect is the leader of the Ronnie Flores produced Fab 50’s #11 team in nation who claimed prestigious holiday titles at both the Tarkanian Classic (Las Vegas NV) and Classic at Damien (La Verne CA) – named tourney MVP at both events. Smooth WG with polished shot that extends to the 3-point arc also has the strength and savvy to finish impressively at the rim. 2024 Pangos All-American Camp Top 30 Game pick rebounds very well for his size. Nationally ranked #10 by On3 and #11 by 247Sports. Lots of college heavyweights currently vying for his future services including Kansas, UCLA, Oregon, Arizona, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisville and SMU.
2. Kendyl Sanders 6’7” CF IMG (Bradenton FL)/Los Angeles CA
Very versatile and athletic forward is a product of St. Bernard (Playa del Rey CA) where he played for Tony Bland (now an assistant at Washington/Big 10) and had a impressive academic profile (3.8 GPA). Sanders played well for Belmont Shore last grassroots season at the Pangos Terrific 24 (@ Indy), Pangos All-American Camp (Top 60 Game pick), Pangos Premier 80 and Pangos Sweet 16 (led squad to championship) but turned down late summer D-I overtures from the likes of UC-Irvine to spend a year under the tutelage of former long-time college coach Jimmy Carr to get stronger and better at IMG’s post-grad program. Kendyl can finish with either hand on his sweeping drives to the cup and has a very improved perimeter shot. Averaging 14.2 points (63% FG) and 8.1 boards per game for a balanced 18-4 IMG post-grad squad that is averaging 93 points per game this season. Father Yamen Sanders played at USC during the George Raveling years and his younger brother Kyle Sanders is a promising 6-10 freshman at Bishop Montgomery (Torrance CA) that is oozing with long-term potential. Penn, Harvard, San Jose State, Northern Illinois, Missouri State, George Mason and others showing interests for this nationally underrated player who plays winning basketball.
3. Kenyon DeMunyck 6’9” PF Link Prep (Branson MO)
San Leandro CA (Bay Area) native with 7’3″ wingspan is a very long and athletic shot-blocker with a very underrated face-up ability. Kenyon is a terror running the lanes in transition and his length, bounce and huge upside make him an attractive long-term prospect. DeMuynck played with SoCal-based Belmont Shore last Spring and Summer and was an invitee to last June’s 2024 Pangos All-American Camp where his impressive play earned his a selection to the camp’s Top 60 Game and strong reviews from scouts there including NBADraft.net which remarked: “On offense he showed potential as a shooter, finished plays off with dunks and even had a few assists for good measure. He needs some work with his handles and there are question of consistency but he did create some follow up intrigue from two NBA scouts I was sitting near.” Among his signature games this season with Link Prep was 27 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks vs. The New School (Branson MO). Colleges showing interest include San Francisco, San Jose State, Montana (will visit), TCU, Missouri, Pepperdine, UC-Irvine & Florida A&M.
4. Jayden Harris 6’7″ WF Windward (Los Angeles CA)
Swiss-army knife swingman is a productive and athletic 2-way player that is averaging 19 points, 8 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals per game this season. Terrific student (3.88 GPA) is quick in transition, has the length to be a disrupted defender and has worked really hard refining his perimeter shot. Pepperdine, Missouri-Kansas City, San Diego, Dartmouth, Cornell and UC-San Diego are among those in the mix with TCU, Nebraska and USC beginning to show interest as well.
5. Isaiah Carroll 6’7” WF Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood CA)
Sleek and athletic forward has impressive shooting touch (38% 3FG) and the ability to get to and finish above the rim on his drives to the cup. Isaiah is a core factor on the Fab 50’s #2 team in nation and his recent play includes efforts like his 22 points (5 threes) in H-W’s Trinity League win over St. Francis/La Canada CA at the Intuit Dome. Solid student (3.0 GPA) at arguably California’s top academic high school is getting recruiting attention from the likes of Cal Baptist, San Francisco, Grand Canyon, Seattle and Pepperdine. Love his long-term potential.
6. Caspian Jones 6’7″ WF St. Mary’s (Phoenix AZ)
Skilled scorer can put the rock in the basket in a wide variety of ways including a soft touch that extends to the 3-point arc. Very good student (3.8 GPA) played well with Long Beach-based Belmont Shore last Spring and Summer and was a 2024 Pangos All-American Camp invitee (where he ranked in the camp’s Top 20 in both scoring and rebounding – earning him a selection to the event’s Top 60 Game). Caspian has a strong physique that allows him to be a regular factor on the glass and his impressive athleticism provides him with the ability to flush it on defenders at the rim. Jones is averaging 17.4 points (53% FG; 35% 3FG), 6.3 boards and 3.8 assists per game this year. Signature game this year was a 31 point outburst vs. Poly (Riverside CA) at the recent Torrey Pines Holiday Classic. Extremely underrated prospect with potential to be a dependable scorer on the next level.
7. Bryce Cofield 6’6” WF Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth CA)
Chiseled and athletic wing forward likes to attack the basket with force. Cofield is an excellent rebounder for his size and has the requisite strength to finish plays at the rim through traffic. Cofield is averaging 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.2 steals on a deep Sierra Canyon team ranked #9 by Frank Burlison in Southern California. Top 200 national prospect is a Mid-major talent with the physical skills to develop into a high-major player. Played with Strive For Greatness in the Nike EYBL last Spring and Summer. Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Northridge among those showing interest.
8. JJ Sanchez 6’5” WF Montgomery (San Diego CA)
Strong and savvy multi-dimensional player is a hard-match up at HS level. Sanchez is a tough hombre, ultra competitor and can really score at a high clip. Terrific student (4.2 GPA/weighted) is averaging 18 points (44% from the 3-point line), 7 boards and 6 assists per game and is getting interest from the likes of UC-Irvine, UC-San Diego, Air Force, Cornell, Idaho, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Marist. Top player on the top team in the San Diego CIF Section was named MVP of the Tarkanian Classic Nike Division in December – leading his squad to the championship in that division.
9. Myles Walker 5’9” PG Roosevelt (Eastvale CA)
Small but quick and cerebral point guard for the Fab 50’s #11 team in nation has been a big cog in the Roosevelt wheel this season. Very good student (3.9 GPA) has “big shot” making ability and his innate ability to penetrate and kick to open teammates has Roosey being a tour de force in HS basketball this season. Myles is averaging 12.0 ppg (43% from 3FG) and 7.4 apg this year. Pesky defender too. Uncle Billy Walker played PG for Long Beach State in mid-80s.
10. Jeremiah Hampton 6’5″ SG Windward (Los Angeles CA)
Versatile scoring wing is averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds per game this season. Excellent student (3.8 GPA) is shooting 54% from field, 40% from 3FG and 80% from the FT line. Hampton had 24 points (8/11 FG; 3/6 3FG) and 4 assists in a recent win over Campbell Hall (Studio City CA). Western Michigan is among the schools showing recent interest.
11. Shamar Jones 6’5″ SG Mountain House (CA)
Long-time fixture on the California’s basketball scene has had a strong senior season, averaging 22 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game this year. Strong wing with nice mid-range game can score through contact at the rim. NorCal native has spent a lot of time in Southern California over the past 4 years showing his hoop worth including starting his HS career at SoCal Academy.
12. Da’Vian Brooks 6’3″ SG Knight (Palmdale CA)
One of Southern California’s most underappreciated players is no stranger to those in the SoCal “know” like veteran scout Frank Burlison. Quick and elusive scorer off bounce, Brooks has nice range on his 3-point shot. Excellent defender also excels in the classroom (3.5 GPA).
13. Kade Bonam 6’7” PF Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth)
St. John Bosco/CA transfer had a late summer injury (ACL) that forced him to miss his entire senior season. But for that injury, would be much higher on this list. Rugged rebounder with nice face-up scoring ability. If he fully recovers from injury, could be a Spring 2025 diamond in the rough recruit.
14. EJ Vernon 6’7” CF Crossroads (Santa Monica CA)
Skilled forward with a well-built frame is a versatile scorer with potential to explode at the rim. Very good student (3.6 GPA) averaging 18 points and 9 boards per game this season. Played in the Under Armour Association with Ryan Silver’s West Coast Elite (now All In Elite).
15. Joshua Palmer 6’4” SG St. Bernard (Playa del Rey CA)
Slender WG with soft and accurate shooting touch! Son of UCLA assistant Rod Palmer is an excellent student (3.7 GPA) that is averaging 18.8 ppg this season including 48% 3FG (72/148). UC-Irvine among the schools showing interest in this Compton Magic standout.
16. Chris Komin 6’2” SG St. John Bosco (Bellflower CA)
Athletic guard has been knocking down long-range shots for the Fab 50’s #23 team in nation this season. At one time committed to Point Loma, Komin decided to recently open his recruiting back up and interest has started to warm-up.
17. Mason Hodges 6’7 PF San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano CA)
Physical PF with nice footwork and scoring touch in the post. Rugged rebounder and interior defender is an off the charts student (4.6 GPA).
18. EJ Spillman 6’4” CG Pacifica Christian (Newport Beach CA)
Strong lead guard plays with excellent confidence and can make plays at both events. EJ is averaging 14.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season. Manhattan, Cal Poly, UC-Riverside, Portland, Montana, South Alabama and Howard are among schools showing interest.
19. Malachi Knight 6’4″ SG Leuzinger (Lawndale CA)
Son of former University of Portland guard Eric Knight and nephew of the late Billy Knight (played at UCLA) has a long reputation on a long-distance flame-thrower but has been displaying blossoming athleticism during his senior season. Knight is averaging 18 PPG with signature performances of 23 points and 5 assists versus perennial power Mater Dei (Santa Ana CA) and 26 points and 5 boards versus Top 10 national junior Jason Crowe Jr. and Inglewood (CA).
20. Donald Thompson 6’2” SG Washington (Los Angeles CA)
High scoring combo-guard is averaging 25.6 points and 6 assists per game and has offers from Northern Illinois and Cal State San Marcos. Very good student (3.5 GPA) too.
NEXT 20 Best Available Seniors 2025 (in alphabetical order)
* Alexandros Alexakis 6’5” SG SoCal Academy (CA)
Athens Greece import with a legit 3-point downtown stroke (39% 3FG) is averaging 12 ppg (16 ppg last 6 games) on a stacked squad.
* Solomon Bailey 6’2” WG St. Monica (Santa Monica CA)
Very athletic slashing scoring guard has the tools to be a terrific defender.
* Jorden Embry 6’4” WG Calvary Chapel (Downey CA)
Senior sleeper wing will surprise you with his hops in transition and is a versatile scorer. Very good student too (3.7 GPA) has heard from Cal State Fullerton, Azusa Pacific and Hawaii Pacific.
* Preston Ezewiro 6’8” PF St. Bernard (Playa del Rey CA)
Muscular post-man is aggressive on the floor and has nifty footwork on the block. Younger brother of Bradley Ezewiro (LSU/Georgetown/St. Louis) is a Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach CA) transfer.
* Collin Haugh 5’11” PG Dana Hills (Dana Point CA)
Lights-out shooter with deep range has been out for this entire season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Haugh led Orange County in scoring the previous two seasons, averaging 26.2 points as a junior and 23.7 points as a sophomore while shooting 47 percent from 3-point range to help the Dolphins win back-to-back Sea View League championships.
* Chris Holland 6’3” SG Poly (Riverside CA)
Quick guard can get off shot in a hurry and has nice scoring confidence. Very underrated defender and extremely coachable young man is averaging 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals this year. Father (Patrick Holland) played at Fresno State.
* Jaden Hubbard 6’4” WG SoCal Academy (CA)
Former Orange Lutheran star (now spending a post-grad year at SoCal Academy) is a streaky shooter that can light up the scoreboard in bunches. Very good student (3.5 GPA) is averaging around 20 ppg this season.
* Jaison Joyce 6’8″ PF Gahr (Cerritos CA)
Strong and bouncy PF with a confident perimeter stroke that extends to 3-point arc. St. John Bosco/CA transfer averaged 16 points 8 boards per game this year and had 24 points, 11 boards and 2 blocks at Classic at Damien tourney vs. Leuzinger (Lawndale CA). Best playing days are ahead of him. Really like his attitude/work ethic and drive to get better.
* Osami Maciel 5’11” PG St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs CA)
Arguably one of the finest pure point guard/playmaking types still on the board. Terrific floor-vision with pin-point passing skills. Bona-fide leader that can run a team.
* Austin Maziasz 6’5″ WF Westlake (Westlake Village CA)
Skilled, strong and deceptively bouncy swingman can hurt defenses off the dribble to the cup as well as dial from deep. Top shelf student (4.7 GPA) with very good work ethic is averaging 21.4 ppg this year and is now the all-time 3-point shooter leader at Westlake (186 threes made in HS career there).
* Ashton McCullough 6’4” WG Oak Hills (CA)
Athletic slashing scorer is also a very good perimeter defender has an offer from Cal State Northridge with Cal Baptist, San Diego and Loyola Marymount also showing interest. Ashton has averaged 21.4 points (66% FG), 8.7 board and 4.6 assists per game this season.
* Brayden Minor 6’1” CG Redondo Union (Redondo Beach CA)
Son of former USC star and NBA guard Harold Minor is a terrific but undersized wing shooter with legit 3-point range. Very good student too (3.5 GPA).
* Julius Olanrewaju 6’5” WF San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno CA)
Strong as an ox forward is rugged on the boards and can score at a high clip – averaging 17 points as well as 8 boards per game this season.
* Eneasi Piuleini 6’7” WF Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach CA)
Very underrated swingman with polished shooting stroke is a key component of Mira Costa’s impressive 25-3 season that included a share of league title with likely CIF-SS Open Division member Redondo Union (Redondo Beach CA).
* Abraham Potts 6’3” CG San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno CA)
Smooth shooting combo-guard has deep range on jump shot. Very good student (3.6 GPA) is averaging 18 points and 4 assists per game this season.
* Alek Sanchez 6’4” WG Montgomery (San Diego CA)
Rangy guard is part of very effective 1-2 punch for San Diego’s #1 HS squad. Terrific student too (4.2 GPA/weighted) is averaging 10 points, 6 boards and 5.5 assists per game. Good 3-point shooter too (44% 3FG).
* Gabaree Scott 6’8” PF Washington (Los Angeles CA)
Very improved power forward is a force on the glass and can finish in traffic inside. Scott is averaging a double-double this year (16 points/11 boards per game).
* Austin Unegbu 6’5” SG Poly (Long Beach CA)
Well-built lefty wing has nice ability to spot up from deep and is emerging as an explosive vertical athlete. Very solid student (3.4 GPA) is averaging 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game.
* Wesley Waddles 6’6” WF Viewpoint (Calabasas CA)
Versatile and athletic swingman with very nice slash and score ability. Waddles is averaging 18.5 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks per game. Intriguing long-term prospect is an outstanding student (3.8 GPA).
* Denis Woods 6’2” PG Bishop Montgomery (Torrance CA)
Quick and crafty playmaker has averaged 16 points and 8 assists per game this season. Solid student (3.0 GPA) is deceptively athletic and has legit range to the 3-point arc.
Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
* Jaiden Agbo 6’2” CG Rancho Christian (Temecula CA)
* Ekene Anyiam-Osigwe 6’7” PF Santa Margarita (CA)
* Ry Atkins 6’7” WF Modesto Christian (Modesto CA)
* Michael Baba 6’8” PF Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth CA)
* Logan Ball 6’5″ WF Loyola (Los Angeles CA)
* Dominic Bolton 6’3″ WG JSerra (San Juan Capistrano CA)
* Zion Booker 6’5” WF Etiwanda (CA)
* Tariq Bridges 6’5” WF Millikan (Long Beach CA)
* Coco Britt 6’0” PG Crossroads (Santa Monica CA)
* Marc Cherfan 6’7” WF Alemany (Mission Hills CA)
* Dominic Copenhagen 6’4” WF Roosevelt (Eastvale CA)
* Jacob De Armas 6’4” WG Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach CA)
* Cheikh Diebakhate 6’9” C Crossroads (Santa Monica CA)
* Jaden Erami 6’2” CG St. Pius X/St.Matthias (Downey CA)
* Steven Evans-Glynn 6’4” WG Cathedral Catholic (San Diego CA)
* Roman Fisher 6’3” SG Heritage Christian (Northridge CA)
* Shane Frazier 6’4” WG Brentwood (Los Angeles CA)
* Rocco Gaffoglio 5’10” PG Foothill (Santa Ana CA)
* Joshua Garland 6’4” WF Leuzinger (Lawndale CA)
* Aeneas Grullon 6’1” CG Viewpoint School (Calabasas CA)
* Devin Hamilton 6’5” WF Montgomery (San Diego CA)
* Luke Hammerschmidt 6’8: PF Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach CA)
* Aman Haynes 6’6” WF St. Anthony (Long Beach CA)
* Loukas Jones 6’3” CG Clovis North (Clovis CA)
* Mark Jones 6’2” PG Oak Hills (Hesperia (CA)
* Muhammad Kanji 6’5” CF DNA Prep (Chatsworth CA)
* Daniel Kennard 6’10” C Foothill (Santa Ana CA)
* Jacob Lillard 6’6” CF Hillcrest (Riverside CA)
* Donez Lindsey 5’10” PG Lincoln (Stockton CA)
* Derrick Martinez 6’3 WG Bellflower (CA)
* Tong Mawien 6’7” PF St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs CA)
* Delijah McAlpin 6’7” WF Village Christian (Sun Valley CA)
* Xair Mendez 6’2” SG Montgomery (San Diego CA)
* Jordan Myvett 6’3” WG Canyon (Anaheim CA)
* Giovanni Ofoegbu 6’3” 2G Poly (Long Beach CA)
* Prince Okonkwo 6’9” PF West Ranch (Santa Clarita CA)
* Donovan Pitts 6’3” SG St. Anthony (Long Beach CA)
* McKel Shedrick 6’2” PG Rancho Cucamonga (CA)
* Grayson Sinek 6’2” CG JSerra (San Juan Capistrano CA)
* Jayden Smoot 6’3” SG Rancho Christian (Temecula CA)
* Mateo Trujillo 6’0” PG Rolling Hills Prep (Palos Verdes CA)
* Moses Wright 6’5” WG St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs CA)
* JD Wyatt 6’2” SG Poly (Los Angeles CA)
