INDIANAPOLIS, IN: The 2025 Chipotle Nationals high school basketball tournament is poised to deliver an electrifying showcase of tomorrow’s college stars. This prestigious event returns to Indiana from April 2-5, featuring an absolutely stacked field of elite programs and blue-chip recruits. Basketball fans will witness future Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson and Duke Blue Devils commits Cameron and Cayden Boozer headlining what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.
The competition features ten nationally ranked powerhouse programs from across the country, all bringing impressive rosters loaded with top-100 talent. Furthermore, this year’s field represents one of the most talent-rich gatherings of high school basketball prospects in recent memory, similar to what we saw at the Memphis Hoopfest 2025 earlier this season.
Tournament Field: A Recruiting Gold Mine
Christopher Columbus High School (Florida) enters as the SCNext No. 1 ranked team in the nation. The Explorers feature the dynamic Boozer twins—sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer—with Cameron ranked No. 3 nationally and Cayden at No. 16, both committed to Duke. Junior standouts Caleb Gaskins (No. 8) and Jaxon Richardson (No. 13) round out their loaded roster.
“We’ve been working toward this moment all season,” Cameron Boozer told ESPN recently. “Competing against the best teams in the country is what pushes us to elevate our game.”
Link Academy (Missouri), ranked second nationally, brings Houston Cougars commit Chris Cenac Jr. (No. 6) alongside an impressive supporting cast including USC Trojans pledge Jerry Easter (No. 42) and Alabama Crimson Tide commit Davion Hannah (No. 46).
Perhaps the most intriguing storyline involves Prolific Prep’s Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 overall prospect who recently committed to Kansas. Peterson’s exceptional scoring ability has drawn comparisons to Bradley Beal, combining elite three-level scoring with advanced playmaking skills. His commitment was a major win for the Jayhawks, as detailed in our Kansas basketball’s next star article.
Star-Studded Lineups Across the Board
Long Island Lutheran (New York) enters as the third-ranked team, featuring Syracuse Orange commit Kiyan Anthony (No. 32), son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. Their roster also includes Penn State Nittany Lions commit Kayden Mingo (No. 40) and junior standout Dylan Mingo.
Montverde Academy, which has produced numerous NBA stars including Cade Cunningham and Scottie Barnes, arrives as the seventh-ranked team. Their lineup features Florida Gators commit Cornelius Ingram Jr. (No. 26) and Indiana Hoosiers pledge Trent Sisley (No. 59).
IMG Academy’s eighth-ranked squad showcases Arkansas Razorbacks commit Darius Acuff Jr. (No. 5), one of the nation’s premier point guards. His court vision and scoring ability make him one of the tournament’s most compelling players to watch.
Another interesting storyline is the presence of several second-generation basketball stars, including Kiyan Anthony and Jermaine O’Neal Jr., continuing the trend we explored in our NBA Sons Basketball Championship coverage.
Broadcast Details and Viewing Information
Basketball fans won’t need to miss a minute of the action. The four-day tournament will be broadcast across ESPN’s family of networks, including ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN. The broadcast team features respected voices in Tim Edrich, Paul Biancardi, Matt Schick, and Brooke Weisbrod.
This tournament has historically served as a launching pad for future college and NBA stars. Last year’s event featured several players who have since made immediate impacts as college freshmen, similar to what we saw in our coverage of top 10 freshmen to watch in the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season.
Implications for College Basketball’s Future
The 2025 Chipotle Nationals could significantly impact college basketball competitive landscape over the next few years. With top programs like Duke, Kansas, Houston, and Arkansas all having commits participating, fans will get an early glimpse of how these future collegiate stars might perform under pressure.
For recruiting enthusiasts following the 2025 men’s basketball recruiting class, this tournament provides a perfect opportunity to see how committed players have developed and which undecided prospects might be rising late in the evaluation period.
The tournament also features several players who could eventually emerge as top prospects in the NBA Draft, much like current college stars such as Cooper Flagg discussed in our Will Cooper Flagg Dominate the 2025 NBA Draft article.
Stay tuned to Prospect-Radar.com for complete coverage of the 2025 Chipotle Nationals, including game recaps, standout performances, and analysis of how these elite prospects project at the next level.
