2021 Newly Ranked Big Men

<p>The official 2021 rankings are here with big changes happening up and down the board. Almost 170 new players were added to the rankings, including numerous talented big men who should make a big impact this season. Here are the top newly ranked big men in the 2021 rankings.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="945054" first="Ozhell" last="Jackson"], 6’7 SF/PF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p>Jackson may be more of a combo forward, but his ability to rebound the basketball makes him capable of playing down low. The 6’7 forward has a good handle and is capable of playing on the perimeter. Jackson can finish around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated shot-blocker. Jackson is a D-1 talent who should have a strong postgrad season for Olympus Prep.</p> <p><strong>Darius Miles, 6’11 C Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p>Another Olympus Prep postgrad, Miles is a talented big man who can affect the game in multiple ways. The 6’11 post knows how to create space for himself down low and has a nice touch around the bakset. Miles can also stretch the floor as his range extends past the three-point line. He uses his height and length to alter shots around the rim and is tough to keep off the offensive glass. Miles is a skilled big man who should be on the radars of numerous collegiate programs.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1035707" first="Muhamed" last="Sow"], 6’10 PF Patrick School</strong></p> <p>Patrick School has so much depth up front that it is hard at times to stick out. Sow is a prime example of that, but he has the talent and ability to have a strong senior season for the Celtics. The lanky 6’10 forward is at his best on the defensive end as he routinely blocks shots around the basket. Sow runs the floor hard and has a nice touch around the basket. Stony Brook offered Sow over the summer, but that may not be his only D1 offer when the season ends.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012951" first="Ethan" last="Garita"], 6’8 PF Princeton Day</strong></p> <p>Garita had a strong summer for the NJ Panthers 17U team and his summer success should translate into the 2020-21 season. The athletic 6’8 forward loves to finish above the rim, but he also showed the ability to make shots through contact. Garita has a nice release on his jumper and has a good mid-range game. He uses his athleticism to swat shots around the basket and rip down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Garita has the opportunity to have a dominant senior season as he returns to lead the Princeton Day attack.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1018555" first="Babel" last="Diallo"], 6’10 PF Quality Academy Prep</strong></p> <p>Diallo returns to New Jersey as he previously played for St. Benedict’s. The 6’10 forward is at his best on the defensive end as he uses his combination of size and length to swat shots around the basket. Diallo is tough to keep off the offensive glass and runs the floor hard. He has a good touch around the basket and is developing his footwork in the post. Diallo’s combination of athleticism and size makes him a strong candidate to have a big year for Quality Academy Prep.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900158" first="Cam" last="Tweedy"], 6’6 SF/PF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>Dowar Jiaklow, 6’8 SF/PF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1016635" first="Joe" last="Lardaro"], 6’5 PF Freehold Township</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012957" first="Oluwadara" last="Idowu"], 6’9 C Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1017708" first="Dane" last="Moran"], 6’8 PF Christian Brothers Academy</strong></p>