Another batch of top high school prospects will make their way through Great Southern Bank Arena for the annual Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.
This year’s tournament is loaded with four- and five-star prospects already signed with the top college programs in the nation. There will be plenty of NBA potential on the floor in a tournament that has seen some of the best in the game come through southwest Missouri.
The tournament will be held Jan. 16-18.
Here is a look at the players you need to know entering the biggest sporting event Springfield has to offer:
Chris Cenac Jr., Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite Ranking: 6
247Sports Composite Stars: 5
College: Signed with Houston
Previous offers: LSU, Arkansas, Kentucky, Auburn, Tennessee, Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, UConn, Illinois, Kansas, others
Scouting report: 247Sports wrote that Cenac, a 6-foot-10 center, might have the most long-term plus side of anyone in the senior class. Adam Finkelstein, 247Sports’ director of scouting, wrote that he’s a more mobile and fluid athlete than most big men his size.
Jerry Easter, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 35
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with USC
Previous offers: Vanderbilt, Ohio State, SMU, Michigan State, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Arkansas, others
Scouting report: The 6-foot-3 shooting guard is considered a high-volume scorer who wants to play a physical, attacking style.
Davion Hannah, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 32
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with Alabama
Previous offers: Cincinnati, Ohio State, Mizzou, Arizona State, Auburn, Iowa, LSU, others
Scouting report: Hannah is a 6-6 guard from Milwaukee with a 6-10 wingspan. Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Hannah’s elite athleticism is showcased in the open court, which should make him a fun watch.
John Clark, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 36
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with Texas
Previous offers: Kansas, Ohio State, Houston, Kansas State, Oklahoma, SMU, Tennessee, others
Scouting report: The 6-9 230-pound forward out of the Houston area was praised for his unique blend of finesse and power by recruiting analyst Blue Zertuche of Great American Shoot-Out. He has touch around the rim and can be physical when needed.
A’mare Bynum, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 101
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with Ohio State
Previous offers: Xavier, LSU, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Mizzou, Tennessee, Louisville, others
Scouting report: Bynum is a 6-8 220-pound forward who is described as an energetic, versatile post that can defend. Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler noted his comfort as a shooter inside and out upon signing him.
Legend Smiley, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 135
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Not committed
Offers: Montana, Seattle, UNLV, Utah State, Washington, Weber State
Scouting report: Smiley is a 6-5 shooting guard who was considered one of the top prospects in Washington before moving to southwest Missouri. He’s a knockdown 3-point shooter who can also show off his athleticism at the rim.
Andre Iguodala II, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports National Ranking: 83rd-ranked SF
247Sports Stars: 3
College: Not committed
Offers: Northern Arizona
Scouting report:Â Iguodola Jr., the son of the 2015 NBA Finals MVP, is a 6-foot-6 small forward whose recruitment has been kept mostly secret aside from a post from his recent visit to California. Last month, he notably scored 14 points against Kiyan Anthony’s team in New York, although Carmello Anthony’s son didn’t play in the contest. It’s worth noting that Iggy Jr.’s father attended Arizona.
Cy Merrett, Link Academy, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Louisana Tech, San Jose State
Scouting report: Merrett is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who recently visited LSU.
Keonte Greybear, Link Academy, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 137
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Not committed
Offers: Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
Scouting report: Greybear is a 6-1 combo guard who is getting more time off the ball than when he was a standout playing in Frisco, Texas. He’s also proven to be a capable scorer in addition to point guard duties.
Trent Perry, Link Academy, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 88
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Not committed
Offers: Texas, TCU, Texas A&M, SMU, Oklahoma State, New Mexico State
Scouting report: Perry is a 6-4 small forward who has been dubbed a “premier human highlight reel,” thanks to multiple videos online showing him throwing down one-handed slams over defenders.
Malachi Jordan, Link Academy, 2027
ESPN 25 for 2027: 18
ESPN 25 for 2027: 4
College: Not committed
Offers: Arizona State, Tennessee, Texas Tech
Scouting report: Jordan is a fast-rising 6-5 small forward who is ranked among the best sophomores in the nation. He’s smooth at everything he does, whether it’s gliding when going to the basket or turning around for a fadeaway jumper.
Kingston Tosi, Millennium, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 183
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Signed with Utah State
Previous offers: Loyola Marymount, Nevada, Siena
Scouting report: Tosi, a 6-foot-7 forward, is considered a great rim protector who has a powerful first step to the basket. He averaged 17 points and 6.8 rebounds for high high school team a year ago.
Cameron Holmes, Millennium, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 20
247Sports Composite Stars: 5
College: Not committed
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Dayton, Georgetown, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Portland State, TCU, Utah State, Washington State, UCLA, North Carolina
Scouting report: The 6-foot-6 wing has been a tear to start his junior season, with plenty of college and NBA coaches paying close attention. He’s scoring at a high rate, notably averaging 20.3 points and 6.3 rebounds at a well-regarded City of Palms Classic in December’s Florida-based event.
Jacob Williford, Millennium, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 139
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Texas A&M, TCU, Lamar, Texas State, Arizona State, Sam Houston, San Jose State, Cal State Bakersfield, Prairie View A&M
Scouting report: Williford is a 6-4 wing who has caught more attention in recent months. He was considered one of the highest-impact transfers heading into the 2024-25 season.
Eric Reibe, The Bullis School, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 24
247Sports Composite Stars: 5
College: Signed with UConn
Previous offers: Oregon, Indiana, Kansas, Creighton, Iowa, Harvard, Clemson, Butler, Illinois, Louisville, others
Scouting report:Â Reibe is a 7-foot center who is regarded as one of the most skilled big men nationally. He can shoot from beyond the arc and use his size to score in the lane.Â
Adrien Stevens, The Bullis School, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 131
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Signed with Marquette
Previous offers: Albany, Butler, Florida State, George Mason, Georgetown, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, others
Scouting report: Stevens is a big-bodied 6-foot-4 shooting guard who Golden Eagles coach Shaka Smart said can play either guard position, handle the ball, play the pick-and-roll as well as shoot the ball.
Angelo Dickerson, The Bullis School, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Previous offers: Howard, Temple, Towson, Norfolk State, Bryant, Old Dominion, NJIT, Virginia Union
Scouting report: Dickerson is a 6-4 shooting guard whose recruitment started to take off over the summer. He’s considered one of the top 10 juniors in Maryland.
Jamier Jones, Oak Ridge, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 38
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with Providence
Previous offers: LSU, Cincinnati, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Mizzou, Ohio State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M, UCF, USF
Scouting report:Â Jones is a 6-6 forward who averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds for Oak Ridge last year. Providence coach Kim English said his athleticism and knowledge make him effective at driving to the basket, creating for others and being a force on the glass at both ends of the floor.Â
Jalen Reece, Oak Ridge, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 66
247Sports Composite Stars: 4
College: Signed with LSU
Previous offers: Providence, Penn State, Cincinnati, Dayton, Alabama, Illinois, Kansas State, Mizzou, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Xavier, others
Scouting report: Reece is a 6-foot point guard who averaged 16 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 steals as a junior. LSU coach Matt McMahon called Reece a “true floor general” because of his vision and elite passing ability. He can also consistently knock down a 3.
Treyvon Maddox, Oak Ridge, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 139
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Signed with Stephen F. Austin
Previous offers: Boston College, Georgia Tech, Illinois, LSU, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, others
Scouting report: Maddox is a 6-7 shooting guard who SFA coach Kyle Keller says has “dynamic versatility, impressive skill set and basketball IQ” that makes him one of the more exciting players in the 2025 recruiting class.
Zay Mosley, Oak Ridge, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Signed with Ohio
Other offers: Tulsa, UIC, Texas State, Samford, Portland, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Stetson
Scouting report: Mosley is a 6-foot-7 forward, who Ohio coach Jeff Boals says has a high motor and is hard working.
Josh Dixon, Milton, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: 232
247Sports Composite Stars: 3
College: Signed with Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Previous offers: Georgia Southern, Hofstra, Mercer, Middle Tennessee, others
Scouting report: Dixon is a 6-foot-1 point guard who was an all-stater in Georgia last season. He eclipsed 1,500 points in his high school career. Wisconsin-Milwaukee coach Bart Lundy complimented his speed at the position and his ability to score.
Daniel Ogunyemi, Milton, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Committed to Yale
Previous offers: Unavailable
Scouting report: Ogunyemi is a 6-foot-7 wing, who is among the top frontcourt players in Georgia.
Nathan Earl, Milton, 2026
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Auburn, Chattanooga, UCF, Alabama State, California, Stetson, St. Bonaventure, UT Arlington, Cal State Bakersfield
Scouting report:Â Earl, a 6-foot-2 point guard, recently saw his recruitment take off after receiving offers from Auburn and visiting Tennessee. He’s a speedy guard who can jump and can score off the dribble.
Markell Alson, Christ the King, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
Rivals.com Stars: 3
College: Not committed
Offers: Seton Hall, Fordham, George Mason, Illinois, Manhattan, Robert Morris, Creighton, St. John’s
Scouting report:Â The 6-foot-2 point guard is described as a floor general who has put up big offensive numbers for the Royals during the first month of the season.
Jayden Ramirez, Christ the King, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
Rivals.com Stars: 3
College: Not committed
Offers: DePaul, UAB, Manhattan
Scouting report:Â Ramirez is a 6-4 shooting guard who has had a big season for the Royals, especially when shooting from deep.Â
Johnny Magna, Christ the King, 2027
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Illinois, TCU, East Carolina
Scouting report: Magna is a 6-1 shooting guard who will attract more attention in the coming years. He’s a quicker player who can score at all three levels.
Skye Ragoo, Christ the King, 2028
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: St. John’s
Scouting report: Ragoo is a 6-4 guard in his freshman season. He’s a flashy guard with great ball-handling and passing ability. He’s already caught the attention of Rick Pitino at St. John’s.
Keion Epps, Central, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Drury
Scouting report: Epps was named the News-Leader’s 2023-24 boy’s basketball player of the year after leading the Bulldogs to their first semifinal since 1963. The 6-foot point guard is a strong and physical player who averaged 14.6 points as a junior.
Eli Govan, Parkview, 2025
247Sports Composite National Ranking: None
247Sports Composite Stars: None
College: Not committed
Offers: Unclear
Scouting report: Govan has been one of the Springfield area’s best since he took a major role with the Vikings as a sophomore. He’s a 6-foot-6 wing who averaged 14.6 points on 60% shooting with 9.7 rebounds, three assists and two steals through the Vikings’ first seven games of the season.
The USA Today Network contributed to this report
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Bass Pro Tournament of Champions 2025: Top prospects
