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Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast

Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast
Logan Benson
Logan Benson January 27, 2025 @ 03:28 PM
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Andrew Trujillo
Andrew Trujillo 6'7" | C | 2025
CO
Alexander Ensor
Alexander Ensor 7'1" | C | 2026
AZ
Dylan Betts
Dylan Betts 7'2" | C | 2028
FL
Jacob Lowe
Jacob Lowe 6'7" | C | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile big is an essential piece of the puzzle for any squad looking to take over basketball games. Here's some fascinating bigs who have everything it takes to become a superstar. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2424468"],"_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-6797fa8794572"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex Ensor is a monstrous big who utilizes his sky scraping height to make defenders look silly. Ensor does a phenomenal job establishing himself in the post, and uses his footwork down low to get any look he wants. Defensively, Ensor's frame allows him to swat away any shot coming his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175380"],"_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-6797fa87945df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2175380' first='Jacob' last='Lowe'] is a ferocious rebounder who gives his team plenty of second chance points. Lowe also keeps his head on a swivel and knows when to swing to rock to open shooters. The intensity Lowe brings game in and game out will make him a legitimate threat to any opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446271"],"_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-6797fa8794628"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2446271' first='Andrew' last='Trujillo'] is leading his 6A conference so far this season in RPG with 12.8 and his style of play backs it up. Trujillo can slither inside the blocks for an easy 2, and is tenacious on the glass. Good luck boxing out 6'7 Trujillo, as he will make you pay. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Matt Stophel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"DSST: Cedar Falcons","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797fa87946dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matt Stophel plays the big role to perfection. Stophel is able to score at will on opposing centers and create scoring opportunities for his guards via screens. Stophel absorbs contact well and constantly earns trips to the free throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418491"],"_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-6797fa879472a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2418491' first='Dylan' last='Betts'] is destined for stardom in the box state. Betts is virtually un guard-able when he has the basketball on offense. On the other side, Betts length at 7'1 allows him to contest shots and create opportunities for himself and his team. Betts' ceiling doesn't have a limit, so watch out for this future basketball star. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A versatile big is an essential piece of the puzzle for any squad looking to take over basketball games. Here's some fascinating bigs who have everything it takes to become a superstar. Let's talk about it.

Alexander Ensor

Alexander Ensor

HEIGHT 7'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Alexander
Ensor C
Class
2026
Height
7'1"
HS
AZ Compass Prep
|
AZ
Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast
Alex Ensor is a monstrous big who utilizes his sky scraping height to make defenders look silly. Ensor...
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School: AZ Compass Prep
Club: Pluto Prospects
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Concordia (WI)
Jacob Lowe

Jacob Lowe

CO
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Jacob
Lowe C
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Lewis-Palmer
|
CO
Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast
Jacob Lowe is a ferocious rebounder who gives his team plenty of second chance points. Lowe also keeps...
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Concordia (WI)
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State: Colorado
School: Lewis-Palmer
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Andrew Trujillo

Andrew Trujillo

CO
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Andrew
Trujillo C
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Pueblo West
|
CO
Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast
Andrew Trujillo is leading his 6A conference so far this season in RPG with 12.8 and his style...
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State: Colorado
School: Pueblo West
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Matt Stophel

Matt Stophel

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025

Matt Stophel

School: DSST: Cedar Falcons
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Dylan Betts

Dylan Betts

HEIGHT 7'2"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Dylan
Betts C
Class
2028
Height
7'2"
HS
IMG Academy
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FL
Bigs Who Are Heating Up Fast
Dylan Betts is destined for stardom in the box state. Betts is virtually un guard-able when he has...
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School: IMG Academy
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