Five Underrated Interior Players
Adam Ayalew
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<p>Here are five interior players from the class of 2023 who deserve more attention.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1280945' first='Ralph' last='Akuta'] | Bishop Walsh (MD)</h2>
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<p>Akuta is a 6'11” center who has shown drastic signs of improvement since he emerged on our radar. He gained valuable experience on the NIBC with Bishop Walsh this year.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Joshua Caine | La Plata (MD)</h2>
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<p>Caine was the SMAC player of the year as a senior. The 6'6" forward averaged 18 points and 17 rebounds. Caine recorded 22 double-doubles on the season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1573275' first='Antwan' last='Gross'] | McKinley Tech (DC)</h2>
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<p>Gross does a bit of everything at 6'5". He's a grab-and-go threat who competes on the glass and finishes relentlessly. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1117695' first='Wyatt' last='Trundle'] | Meridian (VA)</h2>
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<p>Trundle is a reliable 6'7" forward who provides floor spacing. He is also a good team defender who anticipates well and rebounds his position. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='979321' first='Ethan' last='Ward'] | Landstown (VA)</h2>
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<p>Ward was the Regional Player of the Year and First Team All-State. The 6'7" forward is a good athlete who plays with a high motor and is consistently productive. </p>
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Here are five interior players from the class of 2023 who deserve more attention.
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