Jonathan Kuminga retains top spot in new 2021 Chosen 25 Boys Basketball Recruiting Rankings

The USA TODAY Chosen 25 Boys Basketball rankings for the Class of 2021 are compiled by Jason Jordan with input from USA TODAY Sports staff, recruiting experts and writers from around the country. The Chosen 25 is based heavily on current production – high school or spring/summer – on the stat sheet and otherwise. It also takes into account how the player projects as a prospect at the next level and beyond.

In all, six players in the new Chosen 25 made the ALL-USA preseason boys basketball team, including Patrick School (Hillside, New Jersey) wing Jonathan Kuminga, who retained his spot at No. 1.

Hamilton High School (Sussex, Wisconsin) wing Patrick Baldwin Jr., O’Dea High School (Seattle) forward Paolo Banchero, Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix) forward Michael Foster and Archbishop Stepniac High School (White Plains, New York) forward A.J. Griffin round out the top five.

With the start of the Early Signing Period a day behind us, here’s a look at our latest update in the Class of 2021.

<p><strong><a href="http://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-jonathan-kuminga-our-savior-new-american" target="_blank">1. Jonathan Kuminga</a><br /> School: </strong>Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-9/205<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Duke, Kentucky, St. John's<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Kuminga has a frontcourt frame with guard skills, making him arguably the biggest matchup problem in the country. Kuminga is a super competitor and his motor is always on. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-jonathan-kuminga-our-savior-new-american" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jeff Armstrong/Jon Lopez Creative</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-patrick-baldwin-jr-hamilton-high-school" target="">2. Patrick Baldwin Jr.</a></strong><br/><strong>School: </strong>Hamilton (Sussex, Wis.) <br/><strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br/><strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-10/205<br/><strong>Considering: </strong>Arizona State, DePaul, Duke, Florida, Iowa<br/><strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Baldwin in a matchup nightmare and uses his exceptional versatility to dominate the game on both ends of the floor. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-patrick-baldwin-jr-hamilton-high-school" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p><p><em>Photo: Scott Ash/Now News Group</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-paolo-banchero-odea" target="_blank">3. Paolo Banchero</a><br /> School: </strong>O’Dea (Seattle)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-8/230<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Gonzaga, North Carolina, Washington<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Banchero is a gifted mid-range shooter and strong rebounder with a good motor and the ability to find the open man at the most opportune time. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-paolo-banchero-odea" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Alex Woodhouse/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-michael-foster-jr-hillcrest-prep" target="_blank">4. Michael Foster​</a><br /> School: </strong>Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-8/210<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Arizona State, Kansas, LSU, Texas A&M<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Foster is a strong and versatile forward with the elite athleticism and quickness which allows him to dominate the opposition. Foster is a consistent rebounder and has a strong motor. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-michael-foster-jr-hillcrest-prep" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Nathan Clarke/Hillcrest Prep</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-a-j-griffin-archbishop-stepinac" target="_blank">5. A.J. Griffin​</a><br /> School: </strong>Archbishop Stepniac (White Plains, N.Y.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-6/195<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Duke, Illinois, Maryland<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Griffin is a strong slasher who knows how to use his body to finish tough shots in the paint and has a consistent stroke from the perimeter to keep the defense off balance. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-a-j-griffin-archbishop-stepinac" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-chet-holmgren-minnehaha" target="_blank">6. Chet Holmgren</a><br /> School: </strong>Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis, Minn.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Center<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>7-0/175<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Minnesota, Purdue, Texas, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Holmgren is an active big with a wide array of skills on the offensive end. He’s also a solid rim protector and plays with a consistent motor which translates into production all over the court. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-chet-holmgren-minnehaha" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Eric Delgado/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-jaden-hardy-coronado" target="_blank">7. Jaden Hardy​</a><br /> School: </strong>Coronado (Clark County, Nev.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-4/188<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Cal<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Hardy has the ability to score in bunches and at all three levels, keeping the defense off balance at every moment he’s on the court. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-jaden-hardy-coronado" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-moussa-diabate-dme-academy" target="_blank">8. Moussa Diabate​</a><br /> School: </strong>IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-9/185<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Florida State, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Memphis, others<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Diabate is a wiry and versatile forward with a relentless motor and high basketball IQ, which allows him to dominate the competition. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-moussa-diabate-dme-academy" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-aminu-mohammed-greenwood-laboratory" target="_blank">9. Aminu Mohammed​</a><br /> School: </strong>Greenwood Lab School (Springfield, Mo.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Shooting Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-3/190<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Florida, Indiana, Kansas State, Louisville, others<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Mohammed is an active guard who gets out in transition and scores at-will in the lane and has an efficient jump shot. Mohammed uses the same energy on the defensive end creating deflections and playing passing lanes well. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-aminu-mohammed-greenwood-laboratory" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-kennedy-chandler-briarcrest-christian" target="_blank">10. Kennedy Chandler​</a><br /> School: </strong>Briarvrest Christian (Memphis, Tenn.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-1/160<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Kansas, Memphis, Ole Miss, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Chandler is a superior playmaker who can create for his teammates, defend and score on all three levels on anyone. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-kennedy-chandler-briarcrest-christian" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong>11. Jabari Smith</strong><br /> <strong>School:</strong> Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-8/190<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> LSU, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia, Georgetown<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Smith is a long and wiry forward who stretches the defense with his perimeter shooting ability. He’s also strong in the face-up and active defensively.</p> <p><em>Photo: Jody Demling/247Sports</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-daeshun-ruffin-callaway" target="_blank">12. Daeshun Ruffin​</a><br /> School: </strong>Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>5-10/160<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Auburn, Alabama, LSU, others<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Ruffin is one of the most gifted scorers in the country, regardless of class, with the innate ability to make tough, contested shots all over the floor. He’s quick and fast and plays with an edge that serves him well. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-daeshun-ruffin-callaway" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jeff Armstrong/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="http://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-moussa-cisse-christ-the-king" target="_blank">13. Moussa Cisse</a><br /> School: </strong>Christ the King (Middle Village, N.Y.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Center<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-11/215<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Connecticut, Georgia, others<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Cisse is a rim protector and shot eraser with offensive skill who finishes with high percentage shots and rebounds exceptionally well. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-moussa-cisse-christ-the-king" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-devin-askew-mater-dei" target="_blank">14. Devin Askew​</a><br /> School: </strong>Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-3/205<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Arizona, Kentucky, Louisville, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Askew is tactical is his approach, whether breaking down his man and going by him, setting up a teammate or creating space to knock a three down. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-devin-askew-mater-dei" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-max-christie-rolling-meadows" target="_blank"><strong>15. Max Christie​</strong></a><br /> <strong>School: </strong>Rolling Meadows (Ill.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Shooting Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-4/170<br /> <strong>Considering: </strong>Duke, Illinois, Northwestern<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Christie is an elite shooter with the ability to create his own shot and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-max-christie-rolling-meadows" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: USA Basketball</em></p>

<p><strong>16. J.T. Thor</strong><br /> <strong>School:</strong> Norcross (Ga.) High School<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight:</strong> 6-10/195<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Kansas, Maryland, UCLA, Kentucky, Arizona, etc.<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Thor is a versatile southpaw who efficiently knocks down the perimeter jump shot and finishes with his percentage shots in the paint.</p> <p><em>Photo: Chris Fisher/247Sports</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-nate-bittle-crate" target="_blank">17. Nate Bittle​</a><br /> School: </strong>Crater (Central Point, Ore.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Center<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-11/175<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA, more.<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Bittle is fundamentally sound on the offensive end, finishing plays and can step out and knock down the perimeter jump shot. Bittle runs the floor well and is active on the defensive end. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-nate-bittle-crate" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Luke Schlaifer/Under Armour</em></p>

<p><strong>18. Langston Love<br/>School: </strong>Montverde Academy (Fla.)<br/><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting guard<br/><strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-4/190<br/><strong>Considering: </strong>Kentucky, UCLA, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Kansas<br/><strong>Noteworthy: </strong>Love is a marksman from the perimeter with the ability put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. Love also excels at getting into the lane and finishing efficiently.</p><p><em>Photo: Eric Delgado/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-kendall-brown-east-ridge" target="_blank">19. Kendall Brown</a><br /> School: </strong>Sunrise Christian Academy<strong> (</strong>Bel Aire, Kansas)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-6/180<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Arkansas, Cal, Illinois, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Brown plays above the rim and offers the wow factor on his dunks often. His motor remains in overdrive and he’s a capable defender and rebounder. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-kendall-brown-east-ridge" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: FIBA</em></p>

<p><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-keon-edwards-hillcrest-prep" target="_blank"><strong>20. Keon Edwards</strong></a><br /> <strong>School: </strong>Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-6/185<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Arizona State, Baylor, Cal, Houston, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Edwards is a gifted shooter who knows how to create his own shot and doesn’t need room to be efficient. He also uses his length to guard several different positions and plays with a motor. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-keon-edwards-hillcrest-prep" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Nathan Clarke/Hillcrest Prep</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-khristian-lander-fj-reltz" target="_blank">21. Khristian Lander</a><br /> School: </strong>F.J. Reltz School (Evansville, Ind.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-2/160<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, more.<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Lander is a shifty southpaw who gets wherever he wants whenever he wants to get there. Lander scores on all three levels and stays engaged on the defensive end. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-khristian-lander-fj-reltz" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: McCabe Brown/Courier and Post</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-zion-harmon-marshall-county" target="_blank">22. Zion Harmon</a><br /> School: </strong>Marshall County (Benton, Ky.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Point Guard<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>5-10/170<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Auburn, Creighton, LSU, Saint Louis, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Harmon is a scoring point guard with deadly accuracy from NBA range and quickness which allows him to get his shot off on anyone. Harmon is an underrated passer who competes on the defensive end. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-zion-harmon-marshall-county" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez Creative</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-johnathan-lawson-wooddale" target="_blank">23. Johnathan Lawson​</a><br /> School: </strong>Wooddale (Memphis, Tenn.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-6/170<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Kansas, Memphis, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Lawson is a long and athletic slasher who finishes plays and guards multiple positions on the defensive end. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-johnathan-lawson-wooddale" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Eric Delgado/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-franck-kepnang-westtown" target="_blank">24. Franck Kepnang​</a><br /> School: </strong>Westtown School (Westchester, Penn.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Center<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-10/220<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> UConn, Pittsburgh, Saint Louis, Syracuse, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Kepnang uses his wide frame to keep defenders off balance and couples that with good hands to finish plays and rebound well. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-franck-kepnang-westtown" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Jon Lopez Creative/Nike</em></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-trey-patterson-rutgers-prep" target="_blank">25. Trey Patterson​</a><br /> School: </strong>Rutgers Prep (Somerset, N.J.)<br /> <strong>Position:</strong> Small Forward<br /> <strong>Height/Weight: </strong>6-7/175<br /> <strong>Considering:</strong> Auburn, Cincinnati, Uconn, Florida, Georgetown, more<br /> <strong>Noteworthy:</strong> Patterson is an athletic wing who can score on all three levels and plays with a lot of energy on both ends of the floor, which translates into offense for him. <a href="https://usatodayhss.com/2019/chosen-25-recruiting-profile-trey-patterson-rutgers-prep" target="_blank">Recruiting Profile >></a></p> <p><em>Photo: Kelly Kline/Under Armour</em></p>