We are taking a look at some of the best/top power forwards, centers, and low-post players in the junior class from South Dakota. These guys are all having a quality season and the future looks bright for this group of…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inWe are taking a look at some of the best/top power forwards, centers, and low-post players in the junior class from South Dakota. These guys are all having a quality season and the future looks bright for this group of players. Without further ado, let’s look at some BIG’s!

Best Big’s – 2024
He is kind of a big deal! Committed to Iowa State recently. Pats are 10-1, #2 in AA, sky is the limit, length/skill is imposing
11-1, SV is #2, committed to SDSU, 14.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg, love his hands/feet, great feel, plays at rim on both ends
7-3 record, All-State multiple years, crazy athlete w/ super high ceiling, jumps out of gym, long arms, ESPN-type dunker
12-0, ranked #1, 16.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, high percentage shooter, force in paint, can D in/out, gamer, heavy passion for hoops
8-4 record, 18 ppg, 5 rpg, serious stock riser, 3-level scorer, mismatch problem, active/aggressive, dynamite production
10-2 record, walking double-double, dunking on everybody, mid-range J is impressive, really starting to come into his own
8-4 record, 10 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 apg, good feet w/ legit moves on the block, soft finisher, strong/big, horse on the glass, BEAST
6-6 record, 10.5 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 apg, 4.8 bpg, protects the rim w/ vengeance, jumps/moves well, lanky player w/ high ceiling
7-6 record, physical beast around the hoop, scores w/ baby hook & w/ power at the rim, grinder/tough/strong, unselfish
8-3 record, 14.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.4 bpg, an efficient player, problematic w/ his length, his improvement is constant
10-2 record, BIG/tough/strong/resilient/productive, you name it Fornia does it, carves out space, physical post presence
12-2 record, #3 in B, playmaking athlete, stud on the glass, gets to the rim quickly, game changer on D, exciting potential
9-3 record, a nice athlete w/ length and room to grow, a BIG post presence for the Scotties, scores at the iron & boards up
