2025 Player Rankings: Top 5 Centers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the course of the next several days, Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at the top upcoming juniors by position. Today, we will be headlining with our top five power forwards in the Class of 2025. Our latest rankings for the junior class have been updated on our website.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1879501"],"_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":"The 7-0 junior has a ceiling worth of potential as he brings height, length and all-around good frame. Thiam is a traditional back-to-the-basket player who will occasionally pull up from the mid-range. On the defensive side, he is a solid rebounder and shot blocker where he rarely allows the opposition from getting a second look. Thiam also moves exceptionally well for his size and is a threat around the rim whether it's off lobs or put-backs. Thiam currently holds an offer from UCF, but don't expect that to be his last offer in the recruitment process.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1879503"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 6-8 junior is very springy and athletic when it comes to on the boards, as he is very strong and skilled on the interior. Osayi is very quick for his size as well when it comes to scoring in transition where he has a good feel for shooting from the mid-range. He is also sensational when it comes to scoring off put-backs or lobs thrown at the front of the rim. On the defensive end, Osayi plays a very versatile role and can often be seen guarding out on the perimeter.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1450207"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eGustavo Guimaraes u003c/strongu003eis not just your typical center in the post, He has gained a lot of confidence when it comes to shooting from up to 15-feet from the basket. On the defensive end, he is a solid rim protector and shot blocker where his length plays a big factor. Guimaraes plays with a load of physicality which frustrates most opposing players and coaches. On the offensive end, he has continued to improve his ball-handling and footwork where he shows a lot of flashes for finishing above the rim. Intrigued to see where Guimaraes lands as far as recruitment by the end of this upcoming season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2147095"],"_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":"The 6-10 junior is one of the top two-way centers in the state whether it is his scoring on the offensive end or his rebounding on the defensive end. Chigozie averaged a double-double last season for Westwood Christian as a sophomore which took notice to a lot of college coaches. Chigozie has shown a lot of improvement in his lateral movement and can defend out on the perimeter at a high level. In order for his game to take the next step, Chigozie will look to gain more confidence in shooting from outside the paint.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2147097"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eMatthew Pointer, u003c/strongu003eA 6-7 junior plays with a ton of physicality on both ends of the floor where he is dominate when he finishes around the paint. He also brings in some sneaky athleticism where he can finish above the rim whether it's off lobs or put-backs. He brought a ton of consistency this summer expanding his range where he isn't afraid to shoot it from beyond the arc. His defensive versatility is what stands out to me with the ability to guard multiple positions and recover from mismatches. Pointer will look to improve from his sophomore season where he was just a traditional back-to-the-basket post player.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65032cce60874"} /-->