2023 Newly Ranked Big Men
The 2023 class is loaded with potential with guards Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class is loaded with potential with guards Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ paving the way. Wings Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ and Akil Watson Akil Watson 6'7" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #105 Nation NJ are also talented prospects who will make an impact at the next level. The big men in the group are also highly skilled who are ready to have standout 2020-21 campaigns. Here are the top newly ranked big men in the 2023 class.
Aaron Bradshaw Aaron Bradshaw 7'0" | PF Camden | 2023 State #10 Nation NJ , 7’0 PF Roselle Catholic
The Lions have to replace Gatorade Player of the Year Cliff Omoruyi Cliff Omoruyi 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2020 #56 Nation NJ and they have the player to do so in Bradshaw. The lanky 7-footer has a good faceup game and can handle the ball on the perimeter. Bradshaw has a nice release on his shot and his range extends past the three-point line. His athleticism and length makes him one of the top shot-blockers in the 2023 class. Bradshaw is a skilled post prospect who is ready to shine for Roselle Catholic.
Carson Howard Carson Howard 6'7" | PF Archbishop Wood | 2023 State PA , 6’7 PF Lacey
Howard is one of the top big men in the Shore Conference and should have a big sophomore season. The 6’7 forward plays with good footwork around the basket and has a good post game. Howard has a nice touch around the basket and is unafraid of finishing through contact. He can handle the ball on the perimeter and rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Howard is a strong power forward prospect who should continue to play well for Lacey.
Chris Santner Chris Santner 6'10" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Roselle Catholic
Bradshaw is not the only talented 2023 big man for the Lions as Santner has the ability to make an impact this season as well. The 6’8 forward knows how to create position for himself down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Santner can finish through contact and is able to play on the perimeter as well. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is a solid post defender. Santner is a tough forward prospect who is a good compliment for Bradshaw down low.
Ian Imegwu Ian Imegwu 6'8" | PF Blair Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Blair Academy
Imegwu transferred to Blair in the offseason where his versatile skillset should be displayed right away. The 6’8 forward can handle the ball on the perimeter and is able to beat his man off the bounce. Imegwu has a nice release on his shot and his range extends past the three-point line. He is one of the top shot-blockers in the class and is a solid rebounder. Imegwu is a skilled stretch-four who should have a good debut season for Blair Academy.
Jayden Holmes-Cotter Jayden Holmes-Cotter 6'6" | PF Freehold Township | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Freehold Township
Holmes Cotter may be an undersized post player, but he still makes an impact down low. The 6’5 power forward uses his strong frame to create space for himself in the paint and finish through contact. Holmes Cotter has a nice touch around the basket and is capable of knocking down mid-range jumpers. He is a force on the glass and knows how to move his feet on the defensive end. Holmes Cotter is a rugged forward prospect who is ready for a big sophomore season for the Patriots.
Other Players to Know:
Ethan Gross Ethan Gross 6'7" | PF Hun School of Princeton | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 Hun
Noah Barnett Noah Barnett 6'8" | PF Don Bosco Prep | 2023 New E , 6’8 Don Bosco Prep
Charles Ekotto Nelle Charles Ekotto Nelle 6'7" | SF Olympus Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’6 Olympus Prep
Jacob Bey Jacob Bey 6'5" | PF Lower Cape May | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 Lower Cape May
Ted Gregoire Ted Gregoire 6'6" | PF Hudson Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 Roselle Park