More 2023 Bigs On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll make a day of it focusing on some under-the-radar big men in the class of 2023. The players we're featuring today have a variety of skillsets that should be enticing to college coaches throughout the region and are players that fans should definitely want to see this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466412' first='Ermal' last='Kuci'] | 6'5” | F| Lodi</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NJIC is an under-the-radar league in the talent packed Garden State but always has a host of college level players. Their 2023s are rock solid and Kuci is among the top returnees in the frontcourt. Kuci is a strong player who can handle the ball and runs the floor well. A well rounded basketball mind and is a solid rebounder. He posted a number of double-doubles as a junior, averaging 12&amp;11. D3 programs should have high interest in him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269717' first='Lazaro' last='Rodriguez'] | 6'4” | F|&nbsp; South River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rodriguez is the unquestioned leader for the Rams as they head into one of their most anticipated seasons in program history. A solid wing who can break down defenders off the dribble ,get out in transition and finish strong at the rim. He's also capable of playing with his back to the basket and finishing through contact. An active defender. He'll cross 1,000 pts on opening night. He should be highly sought after by academic D3 programs. He carries a nearly perfect GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He had 23 vs South Brunswick and 19 vs South Plainfield last winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1401568' first='Roman' last='Santos'] | 6'5” | F| South River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South River is facing “The Year” and Santos will be a player to watch among the senior leaders. He averaged 15 PPG as a junior and is a strong forward who can take players to the perimeter and also battle on the low block. D3 schools should be paying attention to him and he'll be part of a very balanced Rams team that has a college level starting 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1401566' first='Precise' last='Clark'] | 6'8' | F| Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is a big bodied forward with a strong frame. He's a rugged post player who can utilize solid footwork on the low block with soft hands to be effective. A tough rebounder on both ends, he also runs the floor well for a big man. He's a scholarship level forward who had a fantastic game vs Teaneck(25&amp;15) and also had 18&amp;10 vs East Orange among solid performances all throughout the year. He also blocked nearly 80 shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1401570' first='Harmehar' last='Chhabra'] | 6'5” | F| South Brunswick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chhabra plays for a solid South Brunswick program and also played AAU with [program_tooltip program_id='2078590' first='Team' last='Rio'] this year. A good rebounder and plays bigger than his size on the low block. He's got a very good understanding of the game and can hit shots from the outside to lure defenders to him then beat them to the bucket but can also play with his back to the basket. He had good games vs South Plainfield(12&amp;14) and New Brunswick(20&amp;9). He's got an opportunity to be a first team all GMC player this winter and colleges should be paying attention to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->