Rankings Debut: Centers in the Top 50

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The 2028 rankings make their debut in North Carolina as we break down each position group in the preliminary Top 50! Take a look at the top center prospects making their debut in the 2028 rankings!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2691609"],"_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-67b4bec0a1331"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donzo is one of a few physically-imposing big men in the 2028 rankings making his debut at No. 1 at the center spot and eight overall in the class. He's been quite the presence in the painted area for Trinity Christian as they look to win an NCISAA State title. He's put together four double-doubles in their last six games this season with production of 9.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 1.2 assists per contest in 2024-25. At 6-foot-6, he's shown he can operate at multiple roles on the floor in the painted area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194636"],"_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-67b4bec0a13d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith makes his debut at 10th overall and No. 2 at the center spot as he continues to lead Queens Grant High on the NCHSAA stage. He's putting up 13.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game as one of their freshman leaders in 2024-25. He's shown he can impose his will on the floor at 6-foot-8 to be a high-major presence for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2691596"],"_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-67b4bec0a1440"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tweedy has found his stride at the forward spot for Cary Academy in his debut in the 2028 rankings. He checks in at No. 3 at the Center spot and 17th overall as he's put up quite the production in 2024-25. He's averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 52 percent from the field. As he continues his overall development, look for his stock to continue to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2619630"],"_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-67b4bec0a1486"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill made quite the splash in the Panther Creek frontcourt this season as he debuts at the No. 4 Center spot and 19th spot overall in the 2028 rankings. He did well to be a presence in the painted area on both ends of the floor in 2024-25 with 9.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 assists per game on 51 percent shooting from the field. He's set quite the benchmark for himself as a presence on the varsity stage for the Catamounts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2700757"],"_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-67b4bec0a14c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Awosanya has been quite the presence in the Myers Park frontcourt in his freshman season. He's shown his poise in the painted area with 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game, utilizing his 6-foot-5 frame in a variety of ways for the Mustangs. He's off to quite the start and due for prime development over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2328427"],"_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-67b4bec0a1503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wolf is a big man out of Cape Fear Academy checking in at the No. 6 position at Center and 34th overall in the 2028 rankings debut. He's shown he can be quite the load in the painted area, averaging 5.7 points per game on 61 percent shooting from the field. He also snagged 3.9 rebounds per game. As he develops his abilities as a defensive anchor, look for his recruitment to really blossom in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2619625"],"_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-67b4bec0a153f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A menacing presence on the football field already for Havelock, Martin is finding his stride in the 2028 class as he debuts at the No. 7 center spot and 43rd overall in the rankings debut. He's a sizeable prospect at 6-foot-6 who did well on the JV stage for the Rams while averaging 8.3 points through 12 games this season. Look for his development to rise in the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->