NCAA basketball frenzy kicks off in March. The constant recruitment chase is an all-year sprint.
With the NCAA tournament nearing and the conference championships leading to net-cutting glory into the final 68—and perhaps Final Four—many fans are looking ahead to the future basketball dynasties beyond the current run.
The 2025 class has garnered significant attention due to its abundance of NIL deals and transfers, making it stand out among recent cohorts. With NBA lineage such as Anthony and Boozer being key members, this talented roster is expected to compete strongly for high seeds in future NCAA tournaments (for at least their first year).
Which teams boast the strongest recruiting for the Class of 2025?
Here is the current top 25 as March Madness gets underway…
25. Iowa
Points: 52.90
24. Penn State
Points: 53.30
23. West Virginia
Points: 55.39
22. Georgia Tech
Points: 57.12
21. Northwestern
Points: 57.43
20. Iowa State
Points: 57.64
19. Georgia
Points: 57.75
18. LSU
Points: 58.18
17. Butler
Points: 58.43
16. Marquette
Points: 58.69
15. Auburn
Points: 60.13
14. Washington
Points: 61.32
13. Alabama
Points: 61.76
12. Mississippi State
Points: 62.16
11. BYU
Points: 62.94
10. Syracuse
Points: 62.99
9. North Carolina
Points: 63.53
8. USC
Points: 63.57
7. SMU
Points: 63.80
6. Kentucky
Points: 64.35
5. Notre Dame
Points: 64.37
4. Arkansas
Points: 64.38
3. UConn
Points: 67.93
2. Houston
68.16
1. Duke
Points: 69.29
Data: 247Sports
The article initially appeared on the USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: As March Madness begins, here are the 2025 college basketball recruiting rankings.
