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2022 Rankings: Underrated Big Men Prospects

2022 Rankings: Underrated Big Men Prospects
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson September 5, 2021 @ 11:30 AM
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James Daly
James Daly 6'10" | C | 2022
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Luke Grace
Luke Grace 6'9" | C | 2022
NC
Jaxon Ellingsworth
Jaxon Ellingsworth 6'8" | PF | 2022
NC
Mikhail Pocknett
Mikhail Pocknett 6'6" | PF | 2022
NC
Karon Boyd
Karon Boyd 6'6" | PF | 2022
NC
Iffy Ufochukwu
Iffy Ufochukwu 6'10" | C | 2022
NC
C.J. Collins
C.J. Collins 6'11" | C | 2022
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<h5>The 2022 rankings have a ton of unsigned names in the class. Here's a look at some underrated big men prospects to put on your radar.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1022040" first="Iffy" last="Ufochukwu"] | Covenant Day</h5> <p>Ufochukwu is an emerging big man prospect in the 2022 class that continues to show his development as a rim protector, rebounder and offensive threat. As he shows his game off more in 2021-22, look for his stock to grow in the class. Old Dominion, UNC-Greensboro and a few other mid-major programs have already offered him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1168255" first="Luke" last="Grace"] | Wesleyan Christian</h5> <p>Grace is an under the radar name to know and a native of Canada. He's a sizeable big man prosect at 6-foot-9 that plays a physical style of basketball on the interior, acting as an anchor on defense and a bruiser on the offensive end. He's got a chance to make the frontcourt very good for Wesleyan Christian.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1032837" first="C.J." last="Collins"] | Greensboro Day School</h5> <p>Collins is a 6-foot-11 forward prospect with a nice all-around feel for the game. He's got potential with his length and mobility and isn't shy about getting to the rim on the break. He can shoot it and handle the ball as well. As he proves his toughness and durability, look for teams to start recruiting him.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1217070" first="James" last="Daly"] | Panther Creek High</h5> <p>Daly really came along during spring/summer in the Sheed Wallace Select rotation as a rim protector and high flyer. He's got nice athleticism and energy that he uses well to alter shots and meet defenders at the rim. As he shows his offensive game, look for his name to grow in the 2022 class.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848077" first="Karon" last="Boyd"] | Cannon School</h5> <p>Boyd is a versatile forward prospect that likes to take what the defense gives him. UNC-Asheville, Emory &amp; Henry, Houston Baptist and Mars Hill have offered him already.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1032848" first="Jaxon" last="Ellingsworth"] | West Carteret</h5> <p>Ellingsworth is another versatile forward at 6-foot-8 that can operate inside and out with poise. He averaged a double-double this past season (21.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.1 bpg) as a junior and is poised to have an even stronger senior season. He can create off the bounce and score it on the perimeter. Look for his name to grow in 2021-22.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="848071" first="Mikhail" last="Pocknett"] | New Hanover High</h5> <p>Pocknett has a chance to make the New Hanover rotation very good after spending the past seasons at Ashley High. He produced 14.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg and 1.0 bpg as a junior for Ashley while showing off his ability in the paint and on the boards. He's a strong forward prospect at 6-foot-6 with a nice skillset colleges would love.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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