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Top new names in the ESPN 100 and updated prospect rankings

Though summer recruiting events like the Peach Jam are a question mark, coaches remain hard at work in their evaluations Courtesy Reggie Rankin

The final ESPN 100 for the Class of 2020 is now live and with it the last version of 2021's ESPN 60 and 2022's ESPN 25 before those lists expand to 100 and 60, respectively. The final months of the high school season saw a handful of prospects who demanded inclusion now rather than later and so, with that, here are five new names to know across updated national rankings:

ESPN 100 (2020 class)

No. 91 Jordan Geronimo (SF, 6-5, St. Paul/Concord, New Hampshire) -- Committed to Indiana

Geronimo first came onto the stage last summer, capturing high-major recruitment more due to his tools than sheer productivity. He's continued to evolve in his senior season though and is still just scratching the surface of his potential. Geronimo is a high-level athlete with a great body type, clear shooting potential, lots of versatility on the defensive end, and the high character and humility that makes him more likely to discover his full potential in the long run. In short, he may not be a star from Day 1 at Indiana, but his long-term upside is very high.

ESPN 60 (2021 class)

No. 36 Bryce Hopkins (SF, 6-6, Fenwick/Oak Park, Illinois) -- Committed to Louisville

Hopkins made an early pledge to Chris Mack in November and then went on to put up huge numbers during his junior season. This big-bodied combo-forward is ultra-tough and an impossible matchup at the high school level. He can bully most opposing defenders, both around the rim and off the dribble, and is able to legitimately play both forward positions. As he continues to extend and polish his perimeter skill set, his versatility and long-term projection will only continue to rise.

No. 41 Jalen Warley (G/F, 6-5, Westtown, Norristown, Pennsylvania)

Warley has gone from a lanky wing with long-term tools to an ultra-versatile big guard within the last year. He's stronger, smoother, and more coordinated with all of his movements. He also spent the season playing with the ball in his hands as Westtown's point guard and projects as capable of playing, and possibly also defending, three different positions at the next level thanks to his combination of size and skill. He's still far from a finished product though, especially physically, but as things continue to click for him, chances are he will continue to ascend.

No. 48 Zach Clemence (PF, 6-9, Sunrise Christian/Wichita, Kansas)

Skilled big men are in high demand in the modern game, not just at the college level but beyond as well. Clemence is every bit of 6-foot-9 and he's already consistently been able to stretch the floor with his shooting range. He also has the basketball acumen to operate efficiently within offensive structure. Add to that a good set of hands and the finesse to be able to score at multiple spots on the floor, and his combination of size and offensive skill is very advanced. As he continues to be more comfortable with contact and gets more aggressive around the rim, his game will go to even higher levels.

ESPN 25 (2022 class)

No. 23 Kamari Lands (SF, 6-6, 195, La Lumiere/La Porte, Indiana)

Lands was always a virtual lock to be included in the 2022 national rankings when the ESPN 25 expanded to the ESPN 60, but he made a statement this season that warranted an immediate jump. This long-armed wing has good positional size, versatile scoring tools, and vast potential. He's not yet an absolutely explosive athlete, relative to other top national prospects, but he's made notable strides with his jumper and was consistently able to impose his will in high-level, national-caliber games this season.