2025 Players to Watch Across Programs Part 1

The 2025 class is loaded with talent that will be competing all over this spring and summer with a number of quality programs. Below, I’m highlighting 8 players from 8 different programs that you should keep an eye on for big springs/summers. 6’1 Abram Vos (DSM Hoover), 6’0 Anthony Galvin (Cedar Falls), 5’11 Carson Lambert (Monticello), 6’3 Jahlil Manago (Waterloo West), 6’1 Jackson Lieurance (Cascade), 6’1 Kayvion Hodges (Muscatine), 6’8 Trevin Jirak (Valley), and 6’1 Brody Buck (Madrid) look set for potential breakout grassroots seasons.

Abram Vos | 6’1 | G | DSM Hoover | Kingdom Hoops

Vos is a talented player, particularly on offense. He’s a sharpshooter and playmaker that can be a multidimensional threat with or without the ball in his hands. A good passer lights out shooter on the move, advantage creator as a ball handler, and overall savvy player, there is a lot to like about the 2025 guard’s game. Defensively, he has good positional length and can defend the guard spot well.

Anthony Galvin | 6’0 | G | Cedar Falls | Iowa Barnstormers

Galvin is a good candidate to have a breakout summer on the Pro16 and NXT circuit with the Barnstormers. He’s a super solid point guard who can be a leader on offense, defense, and in transition. With a great three-point jumper, advantage creation ability off the bounce using handles and quickness, playmaking as a passer, and high effort off the ball, Galvin opens up looks for himself and others. As a functional athlete as a guard, Galvin also defends well on the perimeter and plays with good effort on the boards and forcing turnovers.

Carson Lambert | 5’11 | G | Monticello | Iowa Mavs

Lambert started to boost his profile significantly towards the end of the season and postseason for Monticello. A high impact defender and shooter with the basketball instincts of a coach’s son, Lambert looks prepared to take the baton to the Panthers offense from Tate Pederson. A good decision maker and precision shooter from range, the 2025 guard looks prepared to take a big step up in the coming year.

Jahlil Manago | 6’3 | W | Waterloo West | Martin Brothers

I think Manago has a bright future at Waterloo West and with this very good 2025 Martin Brothers squad. He’s versatile, skilled, athletic, and is a consistent positive force for his team. He uses his length and handle to get to the bucket, can space the floor from three, keeps the defense off balance with off ball movement, and is a willing passer and playmaker. Defensively is where I’ve been most impressed with Manago. He can clamp down multiple spots and plays with a high motor.

Jackson Lieurance | 6’1 | G | Cascade | DCBA

Lieurance is one of the better scorers in this 2025 class, as he proved this season putting up big numbers with Cascade. Him and DCBA had a good first weekend of the grassroots season competing with some high-level competition. With one of the smoother handles and quick pull-up you’ll see, Lieurance is a tough guy to stop. When you are in a tight spot and need someone to just go get you two or three, Lieurance is a great option.

Kayvion Hodges | 6’1 | G | Muscatine | Quad City Shockers

Part of an up and coming young core at Muscatine with fellow 2025 Luke Wieskamp, Hodges had a statement sophomore season. He averaged 12 points and nearly 5 rebounds per contest while chipping in nearly 2 steals and assists as well. A great athlete and overall producer, I’m excited to see more of Hodges on the NXT Circuit with the Shockers this weekend.

Trevin Jirak | 6’8 | F | Valley | All Iowa Attack

A skilled big that can put the ball in the hoop efficiently and block a lot of shots, the intrigue with the 2025 big man is obvious. A state champion and high-level varsity producer on top of that, Jirak is a name for everyone to learn before the grassroots season kicks into full swing.

Brody Buck | 6’1 | G | Madrid | Pure Prep

Buck helped boost Madrid to their first State Tournament appearance in school history this season as a starter. He was fantastic defensively and, in his role, overall, doing whatever his team needed of him to help win games. On top of good defense, Buck can pass, shoot efficiently, and handle the ball without turning it over. I’ll definitely be tuning in to watch him and the Pure Prep 2025 group this summer.