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Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class

Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Andrew Herman
Andrew Herman
December 30, 2023 @ 11:37 AM
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Zyaire Gordon
Zyaire Gordon 6'6" | C | 2024
NJ
Malcolm Manley
Malcolm Manley 7'0" | C | 2024
NJ
Matt Manley
Matt Manley 7'0" | C | 2024
NJ
Chris Grier
Chris Grier 6'7" | C | 2024
NJ
Tesneem Ajeigbe
Tesneem Ajeigbe 6'8" | C | 2025
NY
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The center position can be tough, especially if a player is undersized. However, these centers for the 2024 class all have the skills to rise to the top of their class due to their play progressing each season. Here are my underrated centers for the 2024 class.

Matt Manley

Matt Manley

NJ
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Matt
Manley C
Class
2024
Height
7'0"
HS
League Bound Academy
|
NJ
Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Manley is a player that can dominate on the inside and will look to play with his back...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Matt Manley

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State: New Jersey
School: League Bound Academy
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Malcolm Manley

Malcolm Manley

NJ
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Malcolm
Manley C
Class
2024
Height
7'0"
HS
League Bound Academy
|
NJ
Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Manley is an elite defensive player who looks to lock down the paint for his team. His long...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Malcolm Manley

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State: New Jersey
School: League Bound Academy
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Tesneem Ajeigbe

Tesneem Ajeigbe

NY
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Tesneem
Ajeigbe C
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Darrow School
|
NY
Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Ajeigbe can affect the game on both the offensive and defensive end due to his two-way ability. At...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Tesneem Ajeigbe

State: New York
School: Darrow School
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Chris Grier

Chris Grier

NJ
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Chris
Grier C
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Overbrook
|
NJ
Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Grier is a defensive specialist that can guard any position in both the paint and perimeter. He has...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Chris Grier

State: New Jersey
School: Overbrook
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Middlesex CC
Zyaire Gordon

Zyaire Gordon

NJ
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Zyaire
Gordon C
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Barringer
|
NJ
Underrated Centers for the 2024 Class
Gordon is a high-flying shot blocker who looks to swat every shot into the stands. His elite athleticism...
Written by Andrew Herman
Middlesex CC
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Zyaire Gordon

State: New Jersey
School: Barringer
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