2022 Top Available Big Men
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The 2022 big men class has gotten a little bit smaller as Lual Manyang Lual Manyang 6'10" | C Blair Academy | 2022 State #232 Nation NJ committed to Hofstra, while David Luberoff David Luberoff 6'9" | PF Blair Academy…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 big men class has gotten a little bit smaller as Lual Manyang Lual Manyang 6'10" | C Blair Academy | 2022 State #232 Nation NJ committed to Hofstra, while David Luberoff David Luberoff 6'9" | PF Blair Academy | 2023 State NJ moved into the class of 2023. There are still available big men who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available 2022 big men.
Javon Adams Javon Adams 6'9" | PF Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’9 SF/PF Olympus Prep
Adams has the skillset to play on the wing, but has the size and length to play down low. The lanky 6’9 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and uses his size to shoot over smaller defenders. Adams finishes nicely around the basket and is able to draw contact consistently in the paint. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is capable of bringing the ball up the court. Adams is a long, athletic combo forward whose recruitment will be one to watch.
Blessing Agbonlaho Blessing Agbonlaho 6'10" | C Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’10 C Olympus Prep
Agbonlaho is an intriguing prospect to watch as he is the top available center in the class. The 6’10 post runs the floor hard, creating easy layups and dunks for himself in transition. Agbonlaho knows how to get position down low and is getting more confident with his touch around the basket. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and uses his size to swat shots around the basket. Agbonlaho is a hard-working post prospect whose best basketball is in front of him.
Ryan Zan, 6’7 PF Rutgers Prep
Zan may be headed for a postgrad year, but is currently still part of the 2023 class. The 6’7 forward has a strong frame, which he uses to get position down low and is capable of finishing through contact. Zan can also play on the perimeter as he can put the ball on the floor and knock down open jumpers from distance. He is a strong rebounder and uses his physicality to defend in the paint. Zan’s ability to impact the game in a number of ways is something that will help his stock in a big way.
Landon Shivers Landon Shivers 6'8" | PF Life Center Academy | 2022 State NJ , 6’8 PF Life Center Academy
Shivers is a prospect to track in the 2022 class as he has the potential to make an impact early in his collegiate career. The 6’8 forward plays with a good motor on both ends of the floor, setting himself up for dunks in transition. Shivers can finish around the basket and shows off a nice touch on his mid-range jumper. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to impact shots around the basket. Shivers is a tough forward prospect who plays with good footwork down low.
Dane Moran Dane Moran 6'9" | PF Lawrenceville | 2022 State NJ , 6’9 PF Lawrenceville
Moran is fresh off a strong 2021-22 campaign at Lawrenceville and is hoping that it’ll translate into success at the next level. The 6’9 forward knows how to get position down low and has a variety of post moves. Moran has a good touch around the basket and is capable of drawing contact around the rim. He is a solid rebounder and rarely makes poor decisions with the ball in his hands. Moran is a skilled forward prospect whose ability to finish around the basket should help him at the next level.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Dut Kuol Dut Kuol 6'10" | C Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’10 C Olympus Prep
Conal Parnell Conal Parnell 6'7" | PF St. Benedict's | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF St. Benedict’s
Austin Green Austin Green 6'7" | PF Covenant College Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF Covenant College Prep
Jakai Irby Jakai Irby 6'5" | PF Newark Central | 2022 State NJ , 6’5 PF Newark Central
Zy’ree Beverly Zy’ree Beverly 6'6" | PF Elizabeth | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 PF Elizabeth