2026 Stretch Bigs In Complete Control at Midway Point of AAU

This summer, a wave of stretch bigs are dominating the floor. Whether it's knocking down threes, protecting the rim, and running the break like guards. These players are not just camping in the paint—they're stepping out, spacing the floor, and creating matchup nightmares. It's not just about scoring either on defense, they're locking in, swatting shots, and cleaning the glass.    Andrews has really been showing out this summer. He's been a force on both ends of the court, especially down low becoming a serious problem for opponents. Whether it's snagging boards, protecting the rim, or muscling his way to buckets, he's making it look easy out there. On offense, he's using his size and strength to his advantage, carving out space and backing defenders down. His jumper has been smooth, and he's been knocking down threes too, making him even harder to guard. He runs the floor well in transition, always hustling and putting himself in position to score. Andrews plays with a lot of energy and focus, with a court presence that makes a difference every time he checks in     Wright has been absolutely killing it so far and doing a little bit of everything for his squad. With his length and size, teams are really struggling to figure out how to slow him down. He attacks the rim with confidence, finishes strong through contact, and has an aggressive edge making him tough to deal with. On the glass, he's been super active, crashing the boards hard and giving his team a ton of second-chance opportunities. While on defense, he's just as tough and most teams don't even want to challenge him inside. If they do, it usually ends in a block or a tipped shot. He's controlling the paint and making his presence felt on both ends. Just a total game changer every time he's on the floor     Abuk has been a pleasant surprise, one of those players who makes the game look smooth and effortless on both ends of the floor. He's got size to bang with the bigs down low, but also has the handles and court vision to run the offense like a guard. He's got a quick first step, glides to the rim, and finishes with some crafty, highlight worthy layups. Abuk can knock down threes and midrange jumpers with a super clean release. On defense he stays glued to his man, active hands, and creates a lot of chaos with steals and deflections. You can tell he takes pride in that side of the game too. All around, Abuk brings a calm confidence and impact that lifts his team every time he steps on the court     Wehrman's been putting on a scoring clinic lately. He's moving so well without the ball to create scoring chances. Combining sharp cuts and smart flashes to the lane are getting him in perfect spots to score. Once he gets the ball in those areas, he's all but automatic. He finishes strong at the rim and makes it look easy. What really sets him apart, though, is his shooting. He's got serious range and can knock down the three from anywhere on the floor. Wehrman's release is so quick that defenders barely have time to react, the shots gone before they can even get a hand up. He's got a scorer's mentality and skillset to back it up, he's in a groove that's tough to stop     Spain has really showed out looking locked in and playing with a ton of confidence. He's got great size especially when it comes to positioning himself to create mismatches and dominate his matchups. He works off screens really well, and once he comes off, he can either take it hard to the basket or pull up for a smooth jumper. Spain also does a great job moving without the ball, staying active and ready to catch and score. He doesn't need to dominate the ball to make an impact, finding his spots and being a consistent threat. On defense, he's always hunting for rebounds or looking to create turnovers, and very quick to flip the switch into transition, helping his team get out and run. Spain is making smart plays, staying aggressive, and really setting the tone on both ends of the floor

This summer, a wave of stretch bigs are dominating the floor. Whether it's knocking down threes, protecting the rim, and running the break like guards. These players are not just camping in the paint—they're stepping out, spacing the floor, and creating matchup nightmares. It's not just about scoring either on defense, they're locking in, swatting shots, and cleaning the glass.