THE 2025-26 JUCO TOP 40
While I've spent nearly two years evaluating JUCO prospects, here's my Top 40 of prospects that every Division I coach should have on their watchlist: https://t.co/KBVA7mgFZj
Credit to @JucoRecruiting, as I'm following their yearly tradition!
JC: 6’7 sophomore point guard Sterling Knox of Revocruit Powered Independence delivered 34 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, shooting 11-for-14 from the field in an 81–70 victory.
JC: 6’7 sophomore point guard Sterling Knox of Revocruit Powered Independence, a Loyola Chicago commit, delivered 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists while shooting 10-for-18 from the field in an 87-75 victory.
Top 100 Player Ranking:
Indy -
#5 Sterling Knox
#93 David Wilson
Trashaun Combs-Pierce (will be included in next rankings)
Barton -
#22 Aris Rodriguez
#33 Noah Williams
HM Sebastian Muchitsch
Coffeyville -
#45 Rashid Kuta
HM Daniel Ntambwe
Hutch -
#49 Kyrell Shaw
#69 Bobby Cannon
Dodge City -
#54 Derrick Rivers
#77 Wesly Rosa
HM Ricky Loftin
Cloud -
#59 Elidjah Savane
Seward -
#97 Lucas N’Gombo
HM Lyna Brooks
Butler -
HM Devin Kerr
Garden City -
HM Jordan Nevile
HM Devonte Reed
Cowley -
HM Leslie Owens
11 total players ranked in the top 100 along with 8 more honorable mentions.
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The rankings will be updated multiple times. The next update will be after the NJCAA National Tournaments in late March/early April.
The final update will be released in late May to account for freshmen commitments.
JC: Independence, a Revocruit Powered JUCO, continues its surge in Jayhawk Conference play, advancing to 10–5 with a dramatic 91–89 victory under head coach Jai Steadman.
6’7 sophomore point guard Sterling Knox, a Loyola Chicago commit, delivered a near triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals—capping the night with a clutch game-winner from the left baseline to seal it.
6’6 sophomore wing David Wilson stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
6’8 freshman forward Lonnie Bass Jr. added another interior presence with a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 5-for-10 from the field.
🚨 GAME. WINNER. 🚨
Overtime. On the road. Ice in the veins. 🧊
Knocked down the shot when it mattered most. 4️⃣🏹
This team is BUILT different. #Clutch#RoadWarriors#OvertimeWin#indy
The Jayhawk has reached the halfway point in conference play. Here are the top ball control leaders within conference play so far this season - minimum 10 games played:
Board Leaders:
Wesly Rosa - 9.1rpg
Noah Williams - 9.0rpg
Manasseh Stackhouse - 7.8rpg
Nana Keutcha- 7.7rpg
Matija Otasevic - 7.7rpg
Assist Leaders:
Sterling Knox - 5.7apg
Lolo Rudolph - 5.4apg
Syncere Burnette - 4.6apg
Kyden Thompson - 4.2apg
Hunter Vaughn - 4.1apg
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“I see myself really being a star and a dog for Loyola Chicago. The whole coaching staff believes in me..great fit for me and my play style. I’m excited to showcase my skills.”
#LoyolaChicago commit Sterling Knox on his decision to join @CoachDrewLU and @RamblersMBB