A look at the bigs in District 8-5A

<p>Last season <strong>Joseph Thompson </strong>of Bonnabel had to deal with the likes of Melvin Frazier in district and now the 6&#39;8 junior has even more to worry about down low than before. He&#39;s the lone remaining player with size but three of the transfers we discussed yesterday have found their way into District 8-5A. Thompson is a forward with the ability to play inside and out but will surely be forced to defend the paint area against these bigs.</p><p>One of the top 2016 prospects in the state <strong>Cameron Lard</strong> has found his way to Landry-Walker in the same way Blake Paul did in 2015. He&#39;ll provide a massive presence inside as a 6&#39;9 rim protector for the talented backcourt (led by <strong>Lamar Peters</strong>) that LW possesses. Their jump from 4A to 5A after two straight state titles means they&#39;ll need contributions from players with the size more than ever.</p> <p>Another 2016 prospect in 6&#39;9 <strong>Khalea Turner</strong> has returned to Louisiana from Findlay Prep to play at Helen Cox who is playing up in 5A this season and will join this extremely tough district. With 6&#39;5 forward <strong>Roydell Brown</strong> already in the fold, they&#39;ll be able to match-up size wise with anyone. Turner provides a high IQ big with the ability to play anywhere from the elbow in at a high level.</p> <p>Lastly but certainly not least is 6&#39;11 PF/C <strong>Mitchell Robinson</strong> who is one of the top 2017 prospects in the nation. He can play inside and out and has the skill level to make a difference anywhere he plays. Heading to a school in Chalmette that is coming off a very rough season and is losing one of their top returning players to a transfer means he&#39;ll need to shine every night for them to suceed.</p>