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Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers

Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers
Allen Pettigrew
Allen Pettigrew
January 15, 2024 @ 11:03 PM
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Donnie Freeman
Donnie Freeman 6'9" | C | 2024
FL
Sylvester Lewis
Sylvester Lewis 6'9" | C | 2024
FL
Olivier Rioux
Olivier Rioux 7'5" | C | 2024
FL
Ibrahima Traore
Ibrahima Traore 6'9" | C | 2024
FL
Ian Smikle
Ian Smikle 6'9" | C | 2024
FL
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The senior crop of centers are an intriguing group. 80% of our top five are committed to play high major basketball. Each of these five centers has a unique skill set, and we'll dive into them now.

Syracuse
Donnie Freeman

Donnie Freeman

FL
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Donnie
Freeman C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
IMG
|
FL
Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers
Donnie Freeman is a 6’10 Big with the size, skill, and athleticism to play both frontcourt positions. He’s...
Written by Allen Pettigrew
Syracuse
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Donnie Freeman

State: Florida
School: IMG
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Ibrahima Traore

Ibrahima Traore

FL
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Ibrahima
Traore C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
West Oaks
|
FL
Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers
Ibrahima Traore ‘s jump from mid-major prospect to Oregon signee is more about his mentality than his game....
Written by Allen Pettigrew
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Ibrahima Traore

Twitter
State: Florida
School: West Oaks
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Tulsa
Ian Smikle

Ian Smikle

FL
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Ian
Smikle C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Suncoast
|
FL
Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers
Ian Smikle has all the tools to have a successful career at the next level. He’s improved his...
Written by Allen Pettigrew
Tulsa
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Ian Smikle

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State: Florida
School: Suncoast
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Olivier Rioux

Olivier Rioux

FL
C
HEIGHT 7'5"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Olivier
Rioux C
Class
2024
Height
7'5"
HS
IMG Blue
|
FL
Top 5 Deep Dive: 2024 Centers
The University of Florida commit has an undeniable size at 7’6. While he’s still a raw prospect, few...
Written by Allen Pettigrew
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Olivier Rioux

State: Florida
School: IMG Blue
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