APP Next Gen Men’s Top 20 Rankings: The APP Next Gen Series has released the updated rankings for the Men’s Top 20 players, highlighting the brightest young talents in pickleball. These rankings, featuring competitors from across the United States, show the dynamic future of the sport. Here’s how the leaderboard stacks up for November:
Top of the Pack
Leading the rankings is Richard Livornese Jr., a 23-year-old from New Jersey, commanding the top spot with an impressive 6,840 points. Following closely are Spencer Lanier (Oregon, 6,160 points) and Clayton Powell (Oregon, 6,140 points) bringing fierce competition from the Pacific Northwest.
Rising Stars to Watch
Oregon continues to make a strong impression with Aidan Schenk at fifth and Clayton Powell at third, reflecting the state’s growing dominance in pickleball. Meanwhile, Camden Chaffin, just 13 years old, is already making waves, holding the 20th spot with 3,195 points as the youngest competitor in the rankings.
Geographic Standouts
Florida boasts three players in the Top 20, including Ronan Camron (11th) and Eric Oncins (19th). Texas also has a strong presence with athletes like Jack Munro (4th) and Chandler Carnett (14th), reflecting the state’s competitive pickleball scene.
| Rank | Name | Age | State | Points |
| 1 | Richard Livornese Jr. | 23 | New Jersey | 6840 |
| 2 | Spencer Lanier | 21 | Oregon | 6160 |
| 3 | Clayton Powell | 17 | Oregon | 6140 |
| 4 | Jack Munro | 20 | Texas | 5900 |
| 5 | Aidan Schenk | 19 | Oregon | 5750 |
| 6 | Jayden Broderick | 18 | South Carolina | 5710 |
| 7 | Kaden Seward | 22 | Missouri | 5538 |
| 8 | Elijah (Eli) Bertram | 19 | Illinois | 5300 |
| 9 | Elliott Schupp | 17 | Arkansas | 5075 |
| 10 | Drake Palm | 20 | California | 4930 |
| 11 | Ronan Camron | 20 | Florida | 4760 |
| 12 | Alec Lamacchio | 17 | Florida | 4648 |
| 13 | Caleb Herrick | 18 | New Hampshire | 3985 |
| 14 | Chandler Carnett | 16 | Texas | 3948 |
| 15 | Jonathan Merchan | 21 | California | 3750 |
| 16 | Cameron Luhring | 22 | Nebraska | 3688 |
| 17 | Alexander Valencia | 18 | Texas | 3654 |
| 18 | Jackson Ayotte | 22 | Arizona | 3303 |
| 19 | Eric Oncins | 23 | Florida | 3280 |
| 20 | Camden Chaffin | 13 | Ohio | 3195 |
News in Brief: APP Next Gen Men’s Top 20 Rankings
The APP Next Gen Series November rankings reveal Richard Livornese Jr. leading with 6,840 points. Oregon shines with three players in the Top 5, while Florida and Texas also make strong showings. Notably, 13-year-old Camden Chaffin enters at 20th, highlighting the youth-driven future of pickleball.
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