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The release of the class of 2025 basketball rankings by 247Sports on Tuesday afternoon has ignited a debate among fans, particularly around the placements of Bryce James and Kiyan Anthony. Leading the rankings is AJ Dybnasta, but the spotlight has shifted to the notable absence of James and the perceived undervaluation of Anthony, who is ranked 35th.
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Bryce James is the younger son of NBA legend LeBron James. Despite his impressive skills and the buzz surrounding his potential, Bryce’s absence from the rankings has left fans in shock. One fan on Instagram commented:
"No Bryce James crazy work."
On the other hand, fans feel Kiyan Anthony’s position does not reflect his true talent, with one supporter declaring:
"Kiyan got robbed."
Here is how other fans expressed their surprise at the rankings:
At the NBPA Top 100 Camp, Anthony showcased his abilities by scoring 42 points in one matchup and maintaining an average of 30 points per game. Ranked as the No. 9 shooting guard in his class and holding offers from top colleges like Syracuse, Tennessee and Michigan, Kiyan is set to make his college decision by the year's end.
Bryce, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 180 pounds, transferred from Sierra Canyon High School to Notre Dame High School. Despite being ranked as the No. 148 prospect nationally and the No. 22 shooting guard in California, Bryce has already received a Division I scholarship offer from Duquesne.
Bryce James joins star-studded U-17 team USA for FIBA World Cup
On Monday, Team USA announced Bryce James’ inclusion in the Under-17 squad, alongside top prospects like Cameron and Cayden Boozer, twins of former NBA star Carlos Boozer.
The training camp for the 2024 FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup took place from June 15 to 17 in Colorado Springs, featuring several sons of NBA players, including Bryce, Kiyan Anthony, Alijah Arenas and Tahj Ariza. A video showed Bryce proudly wearing his father LeBron James' No. 23 jersey. Team USA will begin its U-17 Men's World Cup campaign against France on June 29.
The finalists, hailing from the high school classes of 2025 and 2026, include Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Chris Cenac Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Gaskins, Kingston Flemings, Jalen Haralson, Caleb Holt, JJ Mandaquit, Brandon McCoy Jr., Jalen Montonati, Koa Peat, Deron Rippey Jr., Jordan Smith Jr., Tyran Stokes, Jaden Toombs and Elijah Williams.
These 19 players will compete for 12 spots on the final roster for the World Cup in Istanbul, from June 29 to July 7. Impressively, Team USA has won every edition of the tournament, boasting an unblemished 44-0 record.
