Rankings Release: 2027 Bigs to Monitor

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2027 with a look at some notable Bigs.   We checked in on the Forwards yesterday, and today, we'll turn our attention to the prospects that dominate the paint.   From prospects inside the Top 20 to ones sitting on the Watch List, here's a look at ten Bigs that appeared in our latest rankings update.    Seltzer, a talented big out of the Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts, has real two-way abilities, including a versatile offensive skillset. At 6'11", he's a fluid mover that covers ground quickly with long strides and uses his length to his advantage on both ends of the floor. He has a good scoring package with his back to the basket and the ability to turn and score over either shoulder. He's a willing ball mover, can attack the rim in straight line drives, and knocks down shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he's active in ball screens and has the ability to protect the rim on the ball or from the help side.     Mozoul, a high motor big out of Vermont Academy in Vermont, continues to impress with his ability to rebound the basketball on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he has a big frame and the ability to protect the rim with his length. He plays with a good motor and is an aggressive two-way rebounder that does a good job of corraling loose balls and initiating the break with strong outlet passes. Offensively, he has some versatility, particularly as a screener, showing the ability to roll hard to the rim or pop into space as a shooter. He finishes through contact and shows some athletic pop around the rim.     Akot Bol, a defensive specialist out of the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts, that plays with a high motor and has the ability to change a game as a rim protector. He does a great job of contesting shots around the rim, walls up without fouling, and makes opposing guards reconsider dribble penetration. Offensively, he has the ability to stretch the floor as a shooter, showing good touch from behind the arc and at the foul line. He runs the floor in transition, keeps the ball high on the catch, and has the ability to finish above the rim as a lob threat. As he gets stronger, his ceiling will continue to rise.     Malok, an athletic big man out of the St. Thomas More School in Connecticut, has been a standout this spring with his combination of athleticism, length, and versatility. Offensively, he has a budding skillset and the ability to score in multiple ways and at multiple levels. He has long strides, covers ground quickly, and shows quick athletic burst as a finisher around the rim, that can also knock down shots from behind the arc. Defensively, he has a high ceiling with his ability to move laterally, protect the rim, and rebound in space. He should only continue to get better as he adds strength and continues to diversify his game.     Hamblet, a high IQ big man out of Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, is a fluid mover that process the game quickly and makes good decisions with the basketball in his hands. He can operate as a roller or pop guy out of ball screens, showing the ability to finish with creativity and touch around the rim or to make shots from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations. He runs the floor well, makes good passes from the high post, and has the ability to score in the mid-range. Defensively, he communicates well, can rebound in traffic, and does a nice job of moving his feet in space.     Vojinovic, a throwback big man out of the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts, has a physical frame and nice touch in the paint as a scorer. He can play with his back to the basket, showing a variety of scoring moves with counters, and great touch when turning over either shoulder. He sets solid screens, rolls hard to the rim, and can power through defenders as a finisher. Defensively. he does a nice job of walling up in the post, is a tough rebounder, and makes good rotations in team schemes. On top of that, his motor is always turned up, allowing him to be a strong two-way rebounder.     Fadia, a premier rebounder out of Classical High School in Rhode Island, has serious two-way potential that's accentuated by his combination of athleticism and length. He plays with great effort on both ends of the floor, has a nose for the ball on the offensive glass, and shows some versatility as a defender that can guard in space and around the rim. His length is a real asset that allows him to make plays in passing lanes, while also being a big time shot blocker both on the ball and from the help positon. Offensively, he's a gifted scorer in the paint and has started to show the ability to knock down shots from the trailer spot and also in catch and shoot situations.     Ripley, a physical big man out of Belfast Area High School in Maine, is a prospect that knows what he does well and doesn't play outside of himself. He's big, physical, and strong, and plays with a toughness that intimidates. He's got some quickness in small spaces and rotates quickly from the help side to block shots. He walls up in the paint, communicates from the back line of defense, and is a terrific rebounder in traffic. Offensively, he runs the floor rim to rim, has the ability to hold space on the block, and is capable of finishing with either hand. He sets solid screens, rolls hard to the rim, and shows some signs of touch in the mid-range.     Archbold, a physically advanced big man out of the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, looks to make his impact in the NEPSAC after spending the last two season the New York. He's a walking double-double that is a terrific two-way rebounder and impresses with his physicality and motor. He can attack the rim in straight line drives, sets physical screens, and does a nice job of finishing with athleticism around the rim. Defensively, he continues to improve as a shot blocker, both while guarding in the post and when coming from the help side. He also shows the ability to rebound at a high rate, both in traffic and in space, with his combination of strength, size, and physicality.     Stewart, a skilled big out of Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, is a versatile offensive prospect that can score inside and outside of the paint. He has the ability to make jumpers in the mid-range and also shows some touch out to the three point line. He provides some versatility as a screener out of ball screens and knows how to finish around the rim. Defensively, he has a terrific motor and the ability to guard a variety of positions, while also making an impact on the defensive glass. As he continues to get stronger, his defensive impact should only continue to grow, as he shows the ability to protect the rim and rebound in traffic.    With that, we wrap up our coverage up the rankings update for the Class of 2027 in New England. Keep an eye out this week as we continue our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2028.

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2027 with a look at some notable Bigs.