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Another Friday means another episode of the Rivals Roundtable. This week, our analyst duo Jason Jordan And Fly Cassidy attacks a catch-all of questions that include questions about low-key engagements and important weekend visits.
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1. WHICH OFFICIAL TOURS THIS WEEKEND DO YOU FIND MOST INTRIGUING?
“I’m interested to see how Brylon Mullins‘ visit to North Carolina go. The conventional line of thinking at the moment is that Kentucky, University of Connecticut And Indiana are the three schools to watch along with Mullins, but this weekend could turn the Tar Heels into a party animal. Hubert Davis “The University of North Carolina doesn’t have a 2025 commitment yet, so there’s a world where he and his staff start making a push for Mullins after being impressed with him on the adidas 3SSB circuit this summer. I’ve always seen UNC as something of a wild card in recruiting the four-star wing, but it’ll be more apparent where things stand between Mullins and Davis’ program by the end of the weekend.” – Cassidy
“For me, it is Shelton Hendersonvisit of Texas TechThe Red Raiders made him the priority of the class and rightly so for many reasons, including that Grant McCasland “It’s possible Henderson could secure a win for the 2025 cycle. Breaking through for Henderson would bode well for attracting other elite talent because of Henderson’s versatility and workmanlike approach. Sewing up five-star talent is always the goal, but for a guy with his specific skill set, it’s even more appealing to other players.” – Jordan
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2. WHAT RECENT, UNDER-THE-RADAR COMMITMENT DO YOU THINK MIGHT BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN IT APPEARS?
“Clemson Four-star guard landed Zachary Foster No big fanfare this week, but it’s an interesting case, to say the least. Foster needs to add a lot of muscle to become the best version of himself, that’s for sure. Should that happen, though, he has the wingspan, motor, court vision and maneuverability to be a hyper-dynamic guard capable of playing any guard position. Foster is already a gifted positional rebounder, a consistent finisher at the rim and a solid long-range shooter. He could quickly become much more consistent and dangerous if Clemson’s conditioning program gets its hands on some lean muscle in this first year or so. He may not be a plug-and-play guy as a freshman, but his long-term ceiling as a college player is absolutely tantalizing if things go right. – Cassidy
“I like Omari Witherspoon has PittHe’s one of those underrated, tough guys who will thrive at the next level; a kid from DC who plays in the grueling WCAC and dominated the Under Armour Association this summer. He finished the summer averaging 18.4 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals per game for DC Premier. He has great size at 6’4” with efficient scoring ability from three levels and a chip on his shoulder. Jeff Capel does well with this guard profile. – Jordan
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3. WHICH CURRENTLY UNRANKED CLASS OF 2025 PLAYER DO YOU PLAN TO FEATURE IN THIS MONTH’S RIVALS150 UPDATE?
“I was really impressed with how everything started to come together for Miami commit Matthew Able “I’ve long been intrigued by the 6-foot-5 winger this summer, whose size and shooting ability have always been evident. This year, however, the Florida-based prospect has shown a level of consistency and effort that was sometimes lacking in his game. Able has also become a more dynamic and reliable shot creator than he was a year or two ago. His development trajectory is as encouraging as anyone’s and could land him among the top 25 prospects in the class when the rankings are reworked.” – Cassidy
“I really like Josiah Sanders and I think he had a solid summer in the Under Armour mix. A solid guard with good positional size who can get to the rack whenever he wants and creates his own shots relatively easily. His ability to make plays and knock down shots while playing with a consistent motor is what impressed me the most. That and his consistency. – Jordan
