Jalen Hurts, Angel Reese and Ronald Acuña Jr. got "Next" ... 'cause the star athletes were just named to a prestigious Time magazine list naming the future leaders of the world!
The "100 Next" list, compiled by Time, recognizes the "100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership" ... from sports stars to scientists.
Hurts -- who earned the cover spot on the cover of the magazine (there are also versions with singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini and Chef Mory Sacko) -- along with Reese, and Acuna Jr.