Must Watch Big Men

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big men are almost always some of the most intriguing prospects due to their innate advantage over shorter prospects. Here are our picks for some of the must-watch big men in the state of Colorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_630e70b07be87","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["973158"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"UK Onyewere is a big man who has significantly improved each year of his high school career and is looking to have a big senior year campaign. He is a forward who can play inside and out due to his tight handle on the ball. UK has a broad frame and good footwork which makes him a good back-to-the-basket big. For his size, UK has a great passing vision from the post or while getting downhill he is good at making sneaky dish-off passes.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1420183"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1420183' first='James-Kyren' last='Allen'] is an athletic big forward who has been playing with a ton of confidence this summer. James has a great combination of height and athleticism allowing him to be a great rim runner on fastbreaks. At the end of fastbreaks, he is one of the most exciting dunkers in the state. James has improved his jump shot allowing him to spread the floor and has shown promise scoring off of the dribble. James and Eagle Ridge Academy will certainly be a fun team to watch this year.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1432263"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1432263' first='Matias' last='Aldana'] is a big framed combo-forward who can effectively play inside and out. Matias has a good catch-and-shoot jumper from three-point land and a high release allowing him to shoot over closeouts. Off of the dribble he has improved to get to the rim and finish around the rim. While Matias often plays from outside he is still a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1369806"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Garret Barger is one of the underclassmen that has a ton of buzz around his name due to his high upside. Garrett is a switchable defender who can step out and guard players on the perimeter. He is very switchable but also a good rim protector who uses his length and athleticism to swat shots away from the rim. Offensively Garret is good at finding open spots on the floor and is an exciting athlete who throws down exhilarating dunks.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1420310"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1420310' first='Jacob' last='Barker'] is the biggest player on this list standing at 6'11. The nearly 7-footer shows a ton of potential for his size as he moves well for his size and does a good job getting positioning down low. Jacob is tough down low fighting through contact during post moves and looking to create second chance opportunities by cleaning the boards. He uses his length, footspeed, and stays disciplined putting his hands straight up in the air to scare opponents away from the rim.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /-->