Top small-forward in 2025 class Jayden Ramirez talks about his recruitment

Jayden Ramirez is a 6- foot-5 freshman small-forward out of Christ the King High School in Middle Village, NY. Ramirez is a top prospect in the class of 2025, holding offers from FIU, UAB, Manhattan, and Depaul. These schools might be a shortlist to some. However, Ramirez holds these offers before he has even checked into a high school game.

Ramierez took some time out to talk to On3 about recruitment, life, and his game as a whole. 

Question: For the people who don’t know your game yet how would you describe your game? 

Jayden Ramirez: “So I’m a playmaker, I’m a leader, on the court, I go to the basket, and I have a mid-range shot. That’s about my game. Oh, and bouncy too. “

Question: So I saw your list of offers. Congrats on those! How’s recruitment going whose hitting you up the most right now?

Jayden Ramirez: “My recruitment is going good. I saw Seton Hall the other day in open runs at their school. But I mean, a lot of schools have just been showing interest and showing love.”

Question: “That’s great it was a big summer for you! How was it like playing for a historic program like the New York Renaissance? “

Jayden Ramirez: ”  It’s great just to have a coaching staff that is guiding me along the way and showing me the ropes and stuff. It’s great to be a part of a program like that.

Question: Speaking of historical programs, you have now enrolled at Christ the King Highschool. How are you enjoying your freshman year so far? 

Jayden Ramirez:  I actually like the school a lot. And I really like the coach. I love my team. Honestly, it’s really been going great.” 

Question: That’s awesome. So what are your goals for the season? 

Jayden Ramirez: For the basketball season, I just want us to win games, and I just want to bulk up and get better this whole year. 

Question: That’s an excellent goal to have! So right now, do you have a dream offer or a dream school you’re looking to get an offer from? 

Jayden Ramirez: Kentucky is really like my dream school, so right now I’m looking forward to my Kentucky offer.