High School Basketball: National Player of the Year Watchlist Unveiled
High School on SI has released the 2025 National Player of the Year watchlist, featuring top talents such as Darius Acuff Jr., Alijah Arenas, and Cameron Boozer, setting the stage for an exciting high school basketball season.
Published on April 9, 2025
High School on SI, a collaboration between SBLive Sports and Sports Illustrated, has released its preseason watchlist for the 2025 National Player of the Year award in high school basketball. Announced on April 07, 2025, the list spotlights elite talents including Darius Acuff Jr. from IMG Academy, Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth, and Cameron Boozer from Columbus, setting high expectations for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
In addition to the boys’ watchlist, a parallel list for high school girls basketball has been unveiled, highlighting standout athletes from programs like Purcell Marian and Grandview. Both lists underscore the impressive pool of emerging talent nationwide as schools prepare for what promises to be an exciting season.