2023 Post Prospects to Watch During the AAU Circuit
The 2023 class is ready for a big AAU season as they are looking to impress coaches across all levels. Prospects are set for strong AAU campaigns, especially the post players. Here are the top big men to watch on…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class is ready for a big AAU season as they are looking to impress coaches across all levels. Prospects are set for strong AAU campaigns, especially the post players. Here are the top big men to watch on the AAU circuit.
Aaron Bradshaw Aaron Bradshaw 7'0" | PF Camden | 2023 State #10 Nation NJ , 7’0 PF Camden
Bradshaw made a big impact over the first EYBL weekend with NJ Scholars as he picked up an offer from Kentucky. The 7’0 post is an elite shot-blocker as he uses his combination of size, length, athleticism and timing to swat shots. Bradshaw runs the floor hard, setting up easy dunks for himself in transition. He has a nice touch around the basket and has a solid face-up game. Bradshaw’s ability to impact the game around the rim is something that should intrigue coaches at the next level.
Ladji Dembele Ladji Dembele 6'8" | PF St. Benedict's | 2023 State #192 Nation NJ , 6’8 PF St. Benedict’s
Dembele had a strong debut season for the Gray Bees and is looking to carry that over into the AAU season. The 6’8 forward has a good face-up game as he can knock down jumpers from behind the arc and also put the ball on the floor. Dembele moves very well off the ball and finishes strong around the basket. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots around the rim. Dembele is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to impact the game in many ways will help his stock in the spring and summer.
Babacar Mbengue Babacar Mbengue 7'0" | C Olympus Prep | 2023 State #155 Nation NJ , 7’0 C Olympus Prep
Mbengue is a load on the block, which should help him this spring and summer for New World. The 7’0 post knows how to get position and has a nice touch around the basket. Mbengue runs the floor hard and is working on becoming more consistent with his jumper. He skies for rebounds on both ends and uses his size to alter shots around the rim. Mbengue is a physical presence down low who is in store for a breakout campaign during the spring and summer.
Emile Johnson Emile Johnson 6'10" | C Northfield Mount Hermon | 2024 State NLG , 6’10 PF/C Quality Academy Prep
Johnson is an intriguing prospect to watch during the AAU season due to his combination of length and athleticism. The lanky 6’10 post has a motor that doesn’t stop on either end, setting himself up for easy layups and dunks in transition. Johnson has an underrated face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and getting more consistent with his jumper. He uses his length to swat shots around the basket and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Johnson is a long power forward prospect that should see his recruitment rise during the AAU season.
Ian Imegwu Ian Imegwu 6'8" | PF Blair Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Blair Academy
Imegwu is set for a strong spring and summer with Team Rio University due to his skillset. The 6’8 lefty has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Imegwu is more than just a shooter as he can also get position down low and finish around the basket. He is a solid passer and rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Imegwu is a skilled, stretch 4 prospect whose ability to knock down shots from behind the arc should help his stock in a big way.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Tyler Koenig Tyler Koenig 6'9" | PF Pioneer Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’9 PF DePaul Catholic
Darrius Phillips Darrius Phillips 6'7" | PF Seton Hall Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 PF Seton Hall Prep
Jayden Holmes-Cotter Jayden Holmes-Cotter 6'6" | PF Freehold Township | 2023 State NJ , 6’6 PF Freehold Township
Parker Neuenhaus Parker Neuenhaus 6'9" | PF Saddle River Day | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Saddle River Day
Chase Murray Chase Murray 6'10" | PF Paul VI | 2023 FL , 6’10 PF Paul VI