Which men's college basketball recruits rose up and fell down the rankings?

The college basketball recruiting world has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic throughout the year.

All three national sneaker circuits were canceled. There has been a recruiting dead period in place since March, and it has been extended through April 15, 2021. Coaches have done their evaluating almost exclusively by video.

That said, basketball hasn't stopped, and we have continued to evaluate prospects at every turn. Our updated ESPN 100 (Class of 2021), ESPN 60 (Class of 2022) and ESPN 25 (Class of 2023) rankings reflect what we have witnessed, both in person and on video, in recent months.

Here are the names from each class that stood out.

Risers and fallers

Some of the most notable jumps have been among the nation's elite prospects. Chet Holmgren was already the top-ranked prospect in the senior class, but after his performance against Emoni Bates in November's nationally televised game, his stock has gone even higher, as Holmgren is now the No. 1-ranked prospect regardless of class. Jaden Hardy was also already among the top prospects in the ESPN 100, yet he, too, has taken his game to new levels, establishing himself as the most talented scorer in the class.

Nolan Hickman ascended from No. 61 to No. 28 thanks to his crafty point guard play and his elite playmaking abilities. The Kentucky commit is a split-second decision-maker and a confident 3-point shooter. He led Wasatch to two wins at the Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta from Nov. 27-28, finishing with a 2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Syracuse signee Benny Williams (No. 51 to No. 27) has a 6-foot-8, 185-pound frame that is ideal for the staple 2-3 zone defense the Orange are known for. "His length and 40-inch vertical leap make him a very good rebounder and defender," IMG Academy head coach Chad Myers said.

Creighton recruit TyTy Washington (No. 83 to No. 34) has been on a tear this fall campaign. He can make the right read and assist, and he is also one of the best scoring point guards in the class. Washington nails deep and midrange shots both off the catch and with a rhythm dribble. He gets low to create leverage to blow past defenders, and once he's in the paint, he is strong and balanced to finish.

Moving up the ESPN 60, Scoot Henderson (No. 11) is strong and sturdy with terrific bounce. He plays with high energy and is dangerous as a jump shooter, driver and passer. When he squares up to shoot, his balance is under control and his release is compact. He scored a career-high 36 points on 15-of-25 shooting and also recorded seven assists at the Hoopsgiving event.

Of course, that some prospects are rising up the rankings means others are sliding down. Oftentimes, those drops aren't because of any particular fault, but rather that others took over. It's a tricky aspect about evaluating prospects this early in the process.

Players like Western Kentucky recruit Zion Harmon (No. 49) and Villanova recruit Trey Patterson (No. 33) were once top-10 prospects in the Class of 2021. Neither maintains that status now, although both still rank inside the top 50. It is rare that a prospect starts his career out that high on the board and maintains the lofty status. Nevertheless, for Harmon and Patterson to still be ranked this high illustrates they've improved their games to maintain their effectiveness even as other prospects have emerged at various points over the past two-plus years.

New names

Two players who emerged in the new ESPN 100 are Tamar Bates (No. 53) and Josh Minott (No. 71). Bates is a long and wiry wing-guard who has made quite an impression since arriving at IMG Academy. The Texas recruit plays with a slashing style offensively but is also a talented and engaged defender who differentiates himself with his two-way game.

Minott is a Memphis signee making his debut in the No. 71 spot, and he may still have another jump in his future if he keeps evolving at this rapid rate. He's a 6-8, 175-pound wing with tremendous length and skill, in terms of his handling and passing, and an evolving shooter. The "big point guard" label is overused in youth basketball, but Minott may just have that type of upside.

Louisville signee Mike James (No. 81) is a physical wing with a high motor and college-ready body who is making his ESPN 100 debut, as is Indiana-bound big man Logan Duncomb (No. 91), a fundamentally sound post and committed rim-runner.

Jahmai Mashack (No. 97) and Devin Carter (No. 100), who are committed to Tennessee and South Carolina, respectively, are defensive-minded big guards with highly competitive approaches who both project as ideal fits at their future college homes.

There are eight new faces in the ESPN 60. Of those, Adem Bona (No. 24) is the only one to crack the top 25. A Turkey native in his first year at Prolific Prep, Bona is an explosive big man with the length and body type to match. His physical tools are off the charts, as is his on-court energy. Given his international experience to date, he might still just be scratching the surface of his potential.

Jazian Gortman (No. 27), Kyle Filipowski (No. 39) and Amen (No. 37) and Ausar Thompson (No. 41) are four more new names in the ESPN 60. Gortman is an attacking lead guard with an extra gear of explosiveness from South Carolina. Filipowski is a big playmaking forward and mismatch problem up front who made major strides last year at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. The Thompsons are high school basketball's most notable set of twins. They're both 6-6 and possess the type of two-way versatility that is so important in the modern game.

Taylor Bol Bowen (No. 17) leads a handful of new prospects in the ESPN 25. He's a 6-8 jumbo wing who moves like a guard with fluidity and agility -- and he has the playmaking potential to match.