Top 25 unsigned high school basketball seniors in Southern California

Brayden Burries and Alijah Arenas headline the top unsigned seniors in Southern California. Both of which are McDonald All-Americans.
St. John Bosco senior guard Chris Komin is one of SoCal's top unsigned players.
St. John Bosco senior guard Chris Komin is one of SoCal's top unsigned players. / Heston Quan

Southern California is always filled with high school basketball talent, and 2025 is no different.

California will send nine players to the McDonald's All-American game this year, including boys and girls players. Six of those nine play in Southern California — three boys and three girls.

Most top seniors are committed by now, including Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia (Duke), St. Joseph's Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor), Long Beach Poly's Jovani Ruff (Cal) and Heritage Christian tandem Tae Simmons (San Diego St.) and Dillan Shaw (St. Mary's), to name a few.

Then there's Roosevelt's Brayden Burries, who was selected to the 2025 McDonald's All-American game, but is undecided on where to play in college.

Here is a list of SoCal's Top 25 unsigned seniors, plus a bevy of more players that are capable of playing at the next level, varying from NCAA Division I to junior college.

TOP 25 UNSIGNED SENIORS

1. Brayden Burries, Roosevelt, SG

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Eastvale Roosevelt guard Brayden Burries blows past a St. John Bosco defender in a 56-55 overtime win to take the Damien Classic on 12/30/2024. / Photo: Heston Quan

Burries is one of the country's best guards averaging 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He's a 5-star recruit headed to the McDonald's All-American game.

Burries has offers to Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, Kansas, Duke, Texas, USC and UCLA.

2. Alijah Arenas, Chatsworth, SG

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Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas led the Chancellors to a CIF State Division IV final last year. / Greg Jungferman

Arenas is the first player from the City Section to be selected to the McDonald's All-American game since Renardo Sidney (Westchester) in 2009. Arenas' top five schools are Kentucky, Arizona, Louisville, USC and Kansas.

Arenas has since committed to USC since this list was published.

3. Chris Komin, St. John Bosco, G

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St. John Bosco's Chris Komin attacks the basket against Eastvale Roosevelt in the 2024 Classic at Damien. / Heston Quan

Komin might be one of the biggest sleepers in America. The bouncy guard can shoot from range and is very good at picking his spots when to be aggressive on a team full of superstars.

Komin is a 6-2 guard averaging 12 points per game, shooting 50% from the field and 42% from 3.

4. Bryce Cofield, Sierra Canyon, W

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Sierra Canyon's Bryce's. Bryce Cofield (12) is at the free throw line while Bryce James (goggles) watches in the background. Sierra Canyon lost a tough 75-74 game at Santa Barbara on Dec. 30, 2024 / Photo: Mike Bouffard

The Swiss-army knife of Southern California. Cofield can morph into a post defender, a wing stopper or even a ball handler. Great athlete at 6-foot-5 with high competitive nature. If the perimeter jump shot becomes more consistent, there's a high ceiling for Cofield.

5. Isaiah Carroll, Harvard-Westlake, W

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Isaiah Carroll dunks the ball against Crespi at home. / Nic Monroe

Carroll has a skillset that can help a college team right away. He's a 6-6 long, athletic, smart and strong wing that can shoot the 3. Carroll is likely to end up in a West Coast Division I conference like the Big West, Big Sky or WAC.

6. Josh Palmer, St. Bernard, G

Palmer is the son of UCLA assistant Rod Palmer. Josh (6-3) has a savvy, basketball mind that translates into 19.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. He's shooting 54% from the field.

7. Jeremiah Hampton, Windward, PG/G

Lefty. Hampton just scored 25 points against Brentwood, including multiple 3-pointers and slashes to the basket. The senior guard has a strong body that is ready for the next level. Doesn't force — lets the game come to him.

8. Jaedyn Patterson, St. Monica, PG

Patterson has a great floor game, and his numbers show that, averaging 14 points, five rebounds and six assists at 6-2.

9. Jonas Thurman, Chaminade, G

The 6-foot-4 guard is doing it all for the Eagles, averaging 21 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.

10. Myles Walker, Roosevelt, PG

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Roosevelt's Myles Walker dribbles by a St. John Bosco defender in the Classic at Damien. / Heston Quan

Walker is a gamer, and a true point guard that facilitates first. The crafty 5-9 guard is averaging 12.3 points and 6.9 assists per game. As a floor general for a nationally-ranked team, Roosevelt is a combined 56-6 in the last two years with Walker as the starting PG of the Mustangs.

11. Douglas Langford, St. Pius, F

Previously committed to Harvard, Langford is now open to other college opportunities after de-committing. The 6-7 forward holds offers to Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge.

12. Prince Okonkwo, West Ranch, F

Okonkwo (6-7) has a chance to be the Foothill League Player of the Year while averaging 25 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.

13. Austin Maziasz, Westlake, F

Maziasz is a 6-6 forward that can score in multiple ways. Coming into January, he was averaging 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 51% from the field and 40% from 3.

14. EJ Vernon, Crossroads, F

Vernon is listed at 6-foot-8. The big fella is a physical force inside, but has also shown signs of being able to use finesse when needed. Vernon is averaging 21.6 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

15. Jackson Knowles, Rio Mesa, W

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Rio Mesa senior Jackson Knowles is one of Ventura County's top players. / Mike Bouffard

Knowles might be in the running for Ventura County Player of the Year, and it's not clear if local papers even know it yet. The 6-4 guard is averaging 22 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

16. EJ Spillman, Pacifica, G

Spillman is a strong guard that has great feel averaging 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game under coach Jeff Berokoff.

17. McKel Shedrick, Rancho Cucamonga, G

Crafty shooter is capable of 30-point performances if he gets hot from downtown. Shedrick is a 6-foot-3 lefty averaging 15 points, five rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 38% from downtown.

18. Aman Haynes, St. Anthony, W

Haynes (6-6) is averaging 18.7 points per game and doing it at a very efficient rate (62% from the field). He pulling down 7.4 rebounds per game for the Saints, too.

19. JJ Sanchez, San Diego Montgomery, W

Sanchez might be the best unsigned prospect in San Diego. The 6-5 wing is averaging 18 points, six rebounds and five assists per game for the 21-2 Aztecs.

20. Mason Hodges, San Juan Hills, F

Double-double machine. Hodges is a 6-7 forward averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds per game.

21. Taj Unuakhalu, Chatsworth, F

In the Classic at Damien, scouts, pundits and coaches were inquiring about Unuakhalu because of his size, length and activity. He's a rim-to-rim runner and defensive force averagin 12 rebound and four blocks per game.

22. Mateo Trujillo, Rolling Hills Prep, PG

Harvey Kitani has coached Trujillo into a fundamental guard that can be relied on. The strong, efficient PG is averaging 16.4 points, 6.5 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game.

23. JD Wyatt, Sun Valley Poly, G

Wyatt is a wiry 6-foot-3, averaging 25 points per game and will likely be an All-City selection.

24. Vaughn Zargarian, Crescenta Valley, SG

Zargarian (6-2) is averaging 36 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game for the Falcons. He scored 45 against Westlake, 43 against Legacy Christian and 50 against Glendale.

25. Aeneas Grullon, Viewpoint, PG

Grullon is a strong, tough-nosed guard averaging 18 points, five rebounds and five assists per game.

OTHERS WORTH A LOOK

(Alphabetical by last name)

Mandell Anthony, Birmingham, PG

Ace Arnold, Royal, G

Michael Baba, Sierra Canyon, F

Jacob De Armas, Mira Costa, W

Jordan Embry, Calvary Chapel, F

Isayah Garcia, Oaks Christian, G

Max Guardado, Saugus, F

JJ Harris, Windward, W

Joe Hickey, St. Francis, F

Nick Katchikian, Mesrobian, G

Jaden Erami, St. Pius, G

Kamari King, Cleveland, PG

Ethan Klopp, Agoura, G

Luke Koren, Thousand Oaks, G

Eric Kuebel, Canyon, G

Delijah McAlpin, Village Christian, W

Cajun Mike-Price, Camarillo, G

Devin Moody, Manual Arts, G

Donovan Pitts, St. Anthony, G

Marcos Ramirez, Oxnard, G

MJ Smith, La Mirada, G

Elijah Stephens, Sage Creek, F

Wesley Waddles, Viewpoint, F

Staf Yilmazturk, Anaheim/Canyon, G


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TAREK FATTAL

Tarek Fattal has been covering high school sports since 2015 in Southern California and primarily in Los Angeles, covering notable athletes such as Bronny James, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alyssa Thompson. He was with the LA Daily News for eight years, which included being the beat reporter for the UCLA men's basketball team. Tarek can be seen on TV regularly on CBS/KCAL as a sports analyst with Jim Hill.