2026 Rankings: Top Available Centers in 2024-25 (Part I)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 rankings have a number of sizeable big man prospects to get to know in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at Part I of the Top Available Centers heading into the 2024-25 season.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1628346"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf812320"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrison is the top center to know at 6-foot-8, especially after proving himself on the EYBL stage with [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']. He's proven to be a tough cover on both the football field and hardwood as he continues to build quite the resume in the state of North Carolina's 2026 class. He holds a number of offers from HM programs in both sports as he continues to build his legacy at Reidsville High. He returns as a defending state champion alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1716474' first='Dionte' last='Neal'] looking to make his mark at the center spot with his ability to finish and protect the rim with efficiency. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055540"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf812394"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stevens is another defending state champion on the NCISAA 3A stage after showing his versatility at the stretch-center role. He utilizes all of his 6-foot-10 length and then some as a rim protector in the painted area who plays with a ton of poise as a high-level shot-blocker. He's developed offensively on the shooting front on the perimeter and has shown he can create on the block and in the high post when needed. He's a HM/MM big man prospect for programs in the region to get eyes on with Davidson Day School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672057"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf8123f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lay is a recent mover into the state of North Carolina's 2026 class from South Carolina. He's an under-recruited big man prospect worth getting to know as he gets acclimated to the style of play with Moravian Prep and the YNG Dreamerz on the OTE stage. At 7-foot, his strength and mobility aren't easy to find everywhere. He'll be one to watch this year as the season goes along in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280937"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf812452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is the No. 4 big man prospect to watch in the 2026 class with Winston-Salem Christian's National squad. He's another big man who's shown he can operate inside and out with his ability to handle the rock and shoot the ball in the mid-range and on the perimeter. He put up 12.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per contest as a sophomore at St. Paul's High this past season. Look for his stock to grow as he continues his development alongside some other top prospects in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2502839"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf8124af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson checks in at the No. 5 center spot in the 2026 rankings in North Carolina. He's a big man who's shown flashes of his ability to be a menace in the painted area, posting 5.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game this past season with Orange High. He's upped the ante in joining nationally-recognized Greensboro Day School for the 2024-25 season as he continues his development in the class. Look for his name to grow as he looks to take on a starting role in the Bengals frontcourt on the NCISAA stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2298977"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6736baf81250c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trandafir is coming off a productive grassroots campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='2225832' first='Team' last='Curry'] as he checks in at the No. 6 spot at the center position. He's a bouncy big man prospect who can attack the paint from the perimeter as well as create post-up opportunities around the rim with his size and frame at 6-foot-11. He's due for a breakout season in the Rabun Gap rotation in 2024-25 and is worth getting eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->