Fall Scouting: Top Bigs

<p>It’s been an eventful fall with various events occurring all over the region. Now is a good time to reflect upon what we’ve learned during this busy time. Here is a closer look at some of the top bigs we’ve seen during the last several weeks. </p> <h5><strong>Eli DeLaurier ’24</strong></h5> <p>The biggest thing that stands out with DeLaurier is his effort. He understands how important it is for a big man to sprint up and down the court. DeLaurier also has good size to go along with strong hands and is a capable scorer with his back to the basket. </p> <h5><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="543846" first="Oluwasegun" last="Durosinmi"] ’21</strong></h5> <p>"Duro" as he is referred to by his teammates, is a massive paint presence who likes to finish with authority. He was responsible for one of the most memorable plays of the fall <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ShanayyHoward/status/1317884725038632963?s=20">when he broke the rim at the PYBL Showcase</a></strong>.</p> <h5><strong>Ben Hall ’22</strong></h5> <p>Hall is a hidden gem from Virginia with a solid all-around game. He is efficient with the ball and can conduct an offense from the low or high post. Hall is a confident floor spacer and a good rebounder who has strong enough hands to consistently pull it down in traffic.</p> <h5><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="999617" first="Carter" last="Lang"] ’23</strong></h5> <p>Lang is a big southpaw with the ability to score inside and out. His body is transforming nicely as he matures physically, and he should only improve as this process continues. </p> <h5><strong>Sekou Kaba ’21</strong></h5> <p>Kaba stood out because of the motor he displayed during PYBL Session 1. The big man asserted himself and gave his under-manned team a much-needed physical presence on the interior. </p> <h5><strong>Moussa Ngom ’21</strong></h5> <p>One thing that Ngom does well, particularly for a big man, is moving his feet. He sits low in his stance and this helps him be effective when defending ball screens. </p>