Junior Positional Rankings: C’s
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The 2024 rankings are out. We dive into the positional rankings. We finish off with the centers for the junior class. Here are the top-6 C’s in the 2024 class (All 6’9+ and include two that are 7’0.) Luke Bamgboye…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings are out.
We dive into the positional rankings. We finish off with the centers for the junior class.
Here are the top-6 C’s in the 2024 class (All 6’9+ and include two that are 7’0.)
Luke Bamgboye Luke Bamgboye 6'10" | C AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State #110 Nation AZ Bella Vista Prep
An athletic post player is a top of the food chain shot blocker and is highly skilled. He has a feathery touch from the elbow and in and shoots it with a very high release. He is also a top of the box type of rebounder.
Bradey Henige Bradey Henige 7'0" | C Cactus | 2024 State #192 Nation AZ Cactus
A big man with a unique skill set. He handles and passes better than most post players on the entire West Coast. He has real strength to score in the paint and will rebound and block shots. He can face-up to the three and works well out of the high post. He makes a couple passes per game that will surprise you.
Emmanuel Stephen Emmanuel Stephen 7'0" | C Dream City Christian | 2024 State #112 Nation AZ Dream City Christian (Pictured)
A chiseled framed post player has one of the best physiques in the state. He plays with an endless motor to rebound and sprints down the court for position. He flushes it down with authority and will gobble up boards and set strong picks.
KaShar Benton KaShar Benton 6'9" | C Skyline Prep | 2024 State AZ Taylor Made Prep
A thicker true center with big mitts and an inside touch. He has a polished hook shot and can throw it down. He has leaned out a bit and is moving a little better in the last year. He has a drop step and he is more of a back to the basket type.
Evan Coates Evan Coates 6'9" | C Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A new age breed of center is the classic face-up five-man. He can step out and hit the three point shot and is starting to get tougher in the trenches with rebounding and blocking shots. He is definitely showing more fight. He is also a good passer for the position.
Rick Van Den Heever Rick Van Den Heever 6'10" | C Bella Vista Prep International | 2024 State AZ Bella Vista Prep International
The big international center has grown an inch or two in the last year. He is skilled out to the three and from mid-range and is strong in the paint. He is versatile to handle it a little, score inside and out and is a strong two-handed rebounder.