Rankings Release C/O 2025: Bigman Breakdown Part 1
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The rankings have been released and are our most extensive to date. This is proven by our c/o 2025 Nifty 90 which features our 95 top prospects in the state. This class has an intriguing crop of talented big men. Let’s…
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Continue ReadingThe rankings have been released and are our most extensive to date. This is proven by our c/o 2025 Nifty 90 which features our 95 top prospects in the state. This class has an intriguing crop of talented big men. Let’s breakdown the top bigs in the class.
Bartlett is a big body banger, with a good back to the basket game. He has good feet and has shown the ability to score with using a variety of low post moves, prefering to turn over his left shoulder. If he manages to stretch out his game over the next couple of months, don’t be suprised if bigger offers come his way.
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Baudreau has a good combination of size and athleticism. He’s currently used as a player that finishes around the rim in transition and off catch and finishes. He’s started to stretch his game out, flashing the ability to knock down shots behind the three point line in catch and shoot situation.
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Ghallab was one of our stockrisers, after putting together a monster season for the Cowboys. The lefty is one of the best pure rebounders in the state, who also has the ability to score with his back to the basket. He was a double double machine this year, putting togther double figures in points and rebounds in every game this season.
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Staton is a big with a lot of potential and upside he’s a legit 7 feet, and runs the floor like a deer. His offensive game is still raw, but he’s gets off the floor well, and is already developing into the best dunker spot big man in the state.
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Bass is a tough rebounder, that has developed a growing back to the basket reportoire. He has strong hands, which allow him to secure in traffic boards, and has added some counter moves to his low post game.
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Don’t be suprised to find Hutchinson listed as a wing on the next rankings update. The sophomore has done a terrific job of stretching out his game, transitioning from a traditional center to more of a hybrid forward. In addition to his growing skill set, he has good R&J athleticism, which will give him an opportunity to successfuly defend wings.
More of a positionless player, but Andersen mans the post for the 4A state runner ups. He rebounds well and can score with his back to the basket. Andersen is also one of the better mid range shooters in the state, displaying a knack for hitting 18 footers.
Big body banger is a potential sleeper prospect that could add size and interior depth to a program.
Baletic is a raw big man that is still developing. He’s made remarkable strides from his freshmen to his sopohmore year, putting himself in position for a big grassroots season.