Best Bigs: 2023 SD Rankings Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2023 has loads of talent with many skilled players that have good size. In this article, we are looking at the best BIGs from the 2023 Prospect Rankings in SD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":284,"height":177,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" width="284" height="177"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BEST BIGS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295267' first='Gavin' last='Muirhead'] |6'7 PF| O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Committed to the University of Sioux Falls. He was a dude on the Prep Hoops Circuit this spring/summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very bouncy &amp; long. Aggressive dunker &amp; dynamic alley-oop finisher. Excellent rim protector. Improved jump shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963775' first='Jackson' last='Edman'] |6'7 F| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has multiple offers from D2 and GPAC schools. A versatile defender with size &amp; mobility, a top-notch rim protector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The lefty can score from every level. Aggressive off the bounce with many effective moves in the paint. Big upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963748' first='Kaden' last='Year'] |6'6 F| Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has multiple offers &amp; heavy interest from many schools. Long &amp; skilled, a stat stuffer that can score from every level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his court awareness and feel for the game. A matchup problem that will make you pay for mistakes, high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson'] |6'10 C| De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An impressive athlete at 6'10" 260 lbs. Has two D1 football offers from NDSU &amp; UND. He is the best BIG in class B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An old-school low post player that physically dominates the game, double-double guy, tough, strong, and gritty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963755' first='Steele' last='Morgan'] |6'5 PF| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice junior season and an excellent AAU season as the team's top rebounder. A walking double-double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He plays very hard and physically, great finisher who is no stranger to dunking, leaves it all on the court, TOUGH!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390310' first='Ethan' last='Bruns'] |6'6 F| Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a long 6'6" and he can put up points from every level, he has a very effective mid-range game &amp; a nice floater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gamer, timely playmaker, versatile offensive game, no problem scoring in traffic, nice athlete &amp; productive rebounder.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1204807' first='Aiden' last='Jensen'] |6'8 PF| Madison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has multiple offers from GPAC programs. Runs the floor well, athletic 2-handed dunker, nice-looking stroke from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rim protector that anticipates well, soft jumper for 3pt land, rips and attacks hard, finishes well in traffic/after contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227942' first='Jacob' last='Vandeweerd'] |6'8 PF| Canton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is committed to Morningside University for hoops. A strong multi-sport athlete, powerful, BIG, tough on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3-level scorer with a consistent outside shot, productive on the block, protects the lane &amp; time, stout on D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390906' first='Zander' last='Benz'] |6'7 PF| O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has an offer from Mount Marty &amp; interest from others. I really liked him on the PH Circuit. Always plays extremely hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky w/ a long wingspan, always sprints the court, battles in the paint, nice post moves, very unselfish, big year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1185523' first='Ethan' last='Koltz'] |6'11 C| Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gaining strong interest as a fball recruit, basketball coaches have to be eyeing up the BIG man as well w/ 6'11" length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His length is very intriguing, protects the lid well, solid rebounder, shares the ball, effective in BS action, very mobile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963791' first='Jake' last='Vliem'] |6'10 C| Sturgis Brown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game-changer w/ a physical presence in the paint, long arms &amp; good timing make him a rim protector &amp; shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice summer w/ ECI, improved moves/scoring on the block, shares the ball/sees the floor, plays hard, always improving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1429868,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1429868"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->