2018 Position Rankings: Centers
Like we talked about with the power forwards, this group of big men in 2018 is only starting to grow and develop so there is still a bit of time as we wait to see how good some of these…
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Continue ReadingLike we talked about with the power forwards, this group of big men in 2018 is only starting to grow and develop so there is still a bit of time as we wait to see how good some of these prospects can be but we have a clear difference from the top of the bracket to the bottom and that is size. Not height, but size.
At the bottom of this list of centers, you have guys like Garrett Pumphrey and Emerson Halibleib that are tall but will need to add weight over the next couple of years. On the flip side, you have three guys in Jared Hofer, Drake Thompson, and Wes Obermeier that have plenty of strength, height, and size. Hofer brings a ton of interest at 6’8 and probably over 240 pounds and even with that his mobility is better than you would think. Thompson is a just a man in the post once he gets his hands on the ball. Lacks vertical but no one is moving him out of his spot.
I really like how University’s Emerson Halibleib has played this season. An improved rebounder with solid touch around the rim and he’s starting to bulk up a bit. A big summer for him could go a long way. Zyan Davis is still working on his game but he’s an interesting play at the right level and school. Big body but moves really well and can play away from the basket a bit. Also, Garrett Pumphrey will give a team good size with some developing skill. He needs to add a ton of strength but he’s plenty capable of being a legit low post threat.
With all that said, here is a look at the centers for the class of 2018.
Rank | Names | Height | Position | High School |
16 | Jared Hofer | 6’8 | C | Fort Wayne Carroll |
51 | Drake Thompson | 6’6 | C | Blackhawk Christian |
59 | Wes Obermeier | 6’6 | C | Gibson Southern |
73 | Emerson Halibleib | 6’5 | C | University |
78 | Garrett Pumphrey | 6’8 | C | Cambridge City Lincoln |
86 | Zyan Davis | 6’4 | C | Covenant Christian |