2023-24 Early Predictions – Big Men

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's never too early to look ahead to next year as the 22-23 season finished up a couple weeks ago. Below are some big men that I predict will make huge strides this summer and have breakout years next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1130310"],"_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":"There's nobody in the state I am looking forward to tracking his development this summer than Moreno. This summer is the most important summer of his high school career in terms of development. With him still growing into his body, putting on weight and getting game reps will be critical. As he gets stronger, his level of comfort in the post will come and will add another dimension to his game. If he can add 10-15 pounds this off season it will make a world of difference. Likely an All-State player next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1228475' first='James' last='Mayor']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'10u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Ashland","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Mayor has all the tools to be effective at the high school and even college level, but this summer he is going to have to really focus on his development and getting in the gym. Ideally for him, he just needs to play as much 5 on 5 as possible while being coached. If he can develop a feel for the game while still working on individual skill, he could jump up the rankings and have a big time final year at Ashland. High level athlete.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["939115"],"_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":"Evans could go from good to great this summer. Although he is on many college teams radar at the moment, he likely will attract more if he performs on the circuit. Being one of the most versatile bigs in the country, it makes him a mismatch nightmare at the high school level. The combination of another summer of development and game reps against the best of the bets, leads me to believe he will be a top 5 player in the state next season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1336712"],"_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":"Felix is a player who is screaming potential when you watch him play. He is another guy that really just needs game reps and constant drill repetitions to continue his growth. I loved watching him this season with how quick of a second jump he had along with his continued improvement to finish around the rim. This summer is all about getting game reps against good talent for him to gain a better feel for the game. Huge summer for him and will be a focal point for a very young Bryan Station team next year.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1088830"],"_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":"Ellis is rim running big man that moves exceptionally well for his size  He is a great rim protector and getting out in transition to finish. Needs to get more comfortable scoring in the half court and expanding his game, but he makes an immediate impact crashing the boards and creating energy plays. He has the capability of taking his game to the next level if he can develop a consistent jump shot and really focus on his skills in the half court. Has unbelievable potential.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"Grady Reynolds","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"Ryle","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_5_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Reynolds is a strong forward that is a product of a football strength and conditioning program. Although he is a big time football prospect, Reynolds has a ton of potential to have a successful final season on the basketball court with a little bit of development this off season. If he can go from 7 ppg to 12 ppg, Ryle will have a chance to compete in the 9th region. Reynolds has all the physical tools, it will be about getting in the gym in an individual workout setting for him to take that next step.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64237013b16f8"} /-->