Top 10 Bigs Regardless Of Class

<p>Shoutout to the Big Man!</p> <p>Sometimes the biggest guys on the court get the least amount of attention and/or appreciation. However, I would suggest you don't do that because the state is stacked full of big-time quality bigs. From traditional back to the basket guys who demand space in the low post to guys who can face up and stretch the defense well out past the 3 point line we have it all. </p> <p>In this installment of my Top 10 series, I give you a look at some of the best bigs this state has to offer.</p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/will-shaver/">1. [player_tooltip player_id="890740" first="Will" last="Shaver"], 6’10, 2022: The big man has really been looking like the #1 player in the class now that he has really changed his body. His most improved skill is his ability to run the floor and be effective in transition. He has picked up offers from some of the top programs in the country and that should only continue as he continues to show and prove.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/cade-phillips/">2. [player_tooltip player_id="836599" first="Cade" last="Phillips"], 6’9, 2023: This kid is advanced for his age. His on-court communication is very high level, and he plays with toughness on both ends of the floor. He is a hybrid big who has very good lateral quickness that allows him to be a very good pick and roll defender. He is extremely athletic and will be one of the best players in the country in his class when it's all said and done.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/rayquan-taylor/">3. [player_tooltip player_id="801054" first="RayQuan" last="Taylor"], 6’9, 2021: The recent Austin Peay signee has really expanded his game over the last year. He is still one of the top lob threats in the state, but he has also added the 3 ball to his game which allows him to also be a pick and pop threat. He is a good shot changer with his length on defense and also a good pick and roll defender due to his lateral movement. </a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/colin-turner/">4. [player_tooltip player_id="965768" first="Colin" last="Turner"], 6’9, 2022: A whole load around the basket! This kid has vastly improved on the offensive end over the last year plus. He has gone from an energy guy to a legit low post scoring threat. He still plays with that relentless energy that every coach loves to have. A very good rebounder in and out of his area, I anticipate his recruitment really picking up over the next several months.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/trinity-bell/">5. [player_tooltip player_id="886963" first="Trinity" last="Bell"], 6'7, 2021: I understand why he chose to sign with Tennessee on a football scholarship, but this kid is a real hooper. He is a beast on the block and is arguably the most athletic post player in the state. He is a man amongst boys as he is able to overpower and bully defenders that try to guard him. He has several Sports Center Top 10 blocks and dunks this year and we look for more highlights as the year continues.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/landon-williams/">6. [player_tooltip player_id="886968" first="Landon" last="Williams"], 6'9, 2021: Another one of those big body throwback bigs that can go new school and step out and knock down jump shots. He scores well with his back to the basket and is improving his mobility and ability to run the floor. His ability to take up space in the post makes it tough for offensive players to find driving lanes to the basket.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/pj-eason/">7. [player_tooltip player_id="886966" first="PJ" last="Eason"], 6'9, 2021: Here is another baller that is a major lob threat in the pick and roll game. He runs the floor like a deer and has really good hands and catches tough passes in traffic and transition. He plays his best with a talented point guard that can find him for scoring opportunities. A good looking prospect that will only get better.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/jamal-albritton/">8. [player_tooltip player_id="963462" first="Jamal" last="Albritton"], 6’8, 2021: He is raw on the offensive end but is by far the fastest and hardest working guy on this list. A lot of the plays he makes will not show up in the box score or on stat sheets, but his value is consistently felt when he is on the floor. His ability to change ends of the floor is a sight to see and he has a constant motor. A project that is unquestionably worth the investment.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/dresean-knight/">9. [player_tooltip player_id="890743" first="Dresean" last="Knight"], 6'10, 2022: A shot-blocking big that has shown flashes of being a bigtime prospect. His ability to change, alter and completely obliviate shots is next level. Arguably the best shot blocker on this list he thrives in making guys 2nd guess at attacking the basket. As the talent around him improves you will see his real worth.</a></p> <p><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="https://prephoops.com/player/haston-alexander/">10. [player_tooltip player_id="1044908" first="Haston" last="Alexander"], 6'10, 2022:  Just a big body! One of those guys when he walks in a room or the gym you say "That's a big boy." He does possess the ability to be a threat on the low block and does a great job of offensive rebounding and creating 2nd chance scoring opportunities for himself or teammates. Atr only a junior look for him to start popping up on college coaches radar soon enough.</a></p>