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New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks

New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
Todd Fertig
Prep Hoops Staff
September 8, 2022 @ 09:46 AM
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Mike Collins
Mike Collins 6'4" | PF | 2023
MO
Logan Churchill
Logan Churchill 6'6" | C | 2023
KS
Tommy Mcdowell
Tommy Mcdowell 6'6" | C | 2023
KS
Josh Hildebrand
Josh Hildebrand 6'6" | C | 2023
KS
Landon Braun
Landon Braun 6'5" | PF | 2023
KS
Jacob Hirschi
Jacob Hirschi 6'3" | PF | 2023
KS
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We didn't forget the big men. This update of the 2023 class sees some nice power forwards and centers join the rankings:

Mike Collins

Mike Collins

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Mike
Collins PF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Shawnee Mission Northwest
|
MO
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
The state-bound Cougars had a great one-two punch of seniors last year in Damare Smith and Landon Wagler....
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Mike Collins

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State: Missouri
School: Shawnee Mission Northwest
Club: Drive 5 Elite
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Logan Churchill

Logan Churchill

KS
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Logan
Churchill C
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Moundridge
|
KS
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
Churchill backed up a super junior season with solid work for PGUHOOPS this summer. He’s smooth and skilled...
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Logan Churchill

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State: Kansas
School: Moundridge
Club: PGU Hoops
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Tommy Mcdowell

Tommy Mcdowell

KS
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Tommy
Mcdowell C
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Girard
|
KS
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
A long-armed shot swatter, McDowell helped anchor the back line for Girard’s state club last year. He’s quick...
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Tommy Mcdowell

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State: Kansas
School: Girard
Club: 810 Varsity Elite
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Josh Hildebrand

Josh Hildebrand

KS
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Josh
Hildebrand C
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Stafford
|
KS
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
A small-school stud in the paint, Hildebrand averaged 10 points, 9 boards and 3 blocks as a junior....
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Josh Hildebrand

State: Kansas
School: Stafford
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Landon Braun

Landon Braun

KS
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Landon
Braun PF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
N/A
|
KS
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
Graduations of some long wings plus power forward Mikey Pauley should open up more opportunities for Braun this...
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Landon Braun

State: Kansas
School: N/A
Club: Mokan
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Jacob Hirschi

Jacob Hirschi

KS
PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Jacob
Hirschi PF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Washburn Rural
|
KS
New Bigs Added to the 2023 Ranks
Hirschi is a physical player who can do a lot offensively. He’s a nice shooter from deep and...
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Jacob Hirschi

State: Kansas
School: Washburn Rural
Club: 94x50 Hoops Elite
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