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Bigs to Keep an Eye on

Bigs to Keep an Eye on
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan December 19, 2025 @ 11:46 AM
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Papa Diop
Papa Diop 6'10" | PF | 2027
NY
Jamar Macon
Jamar Macon 6'8" | C/PF | 2026
NY
Darius Ratliff
Darius Ratliff 7'0" | C | 2026
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some centers and power forward set to make big impacts for their teams moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Lazar Smolovic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"7'0u0022","_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":"Hoosac","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69458f5e9d75f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smolovic is a versatile player who can stretch the floor with his shooting ability, making him a threat from beyond the arc. He's impactful on both ends of the court, offering strong defense as well as offensive production. His ability to space the floor creates driving lanes for teammates and opens up scoring opportunities. On defense, he's active, using his length and agility to disrupt plays and protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389579"],"_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-69458f5e9d809"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2867289"],"_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-69458f5e9d867"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macon is a skilled big man with a versatile offensive game, capable of finishing both inside and outside the paint. He can score in a variety of ways, from posting up to hitting mid-range jumpers. His size and strength allow him to dominate in the paint, while his soft touch gives him the ability to finish with finesse. Macon's ability to impact the game on both ends makes him a key offensive and defensive presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2971048"],"_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-69458f5e9d8c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diop is a skilled big who adds value with his ability to shoot from the outside. He has a soft touch in the paint, allowing him to finish efficiently around the rim. His versatility makes him difficult for defenders to match up with, as he can score at multiple levels. Diop's offensive skill set helps space the floor and keeps defenses honest.</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":"Anthony Mann","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"7'3u0022","_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":"NYMA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69458f5e9d9cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mann has nice positional size that allows him to match up well physically at his spot. He's an effective shot blocker who can protect the rim and alter attempts in the paint. His length and timing make him a strong defensive presence. With his tools and instincts, Mann has a high ceiling and plenty of room to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027752"],"_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-69458f5e9da45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ratliff recently had an impressive showing at the City of Palms, turning heads with his performance. He heated up from three, showing confidence and consistency as a perimeter shooter. In addition, he was a strong paint presence on the offensive end, finishing through contact. Defensively, Ratliff made his impact felt inside, using his size and physicality to control the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some centers and power forward set to make big impacts for their teams moving forward.

Lazar Smolovic

Lazar Smolovic

HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2026

Lazar Smolovic

School: Hoosac
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Jamar Macon

Jamar Macon

NY
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2026
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Jamar
Macon C/PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Albany
|
NY
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Macon is a skilled big man with a versatile offensive game, capable of finishing both inside and outside...
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Jamar Macon

State: New York
School: Albany
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Papa Diop

Papa Diop

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Papa
Diop PF
Class
2027
Height
6'10"
HS
Bishop Loughlin
|
NY
Bigs to Keep an Eye on
Diop is a skilled big who adds value with his ability to shoot from the outside. He has...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
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Papa Diop

State: New York
School: Bishop Loughlin
Club: New Heights
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Anthony Mann

Anthony Mann

HEIGHT 7'3"
POS C
CLASS 2026

Anthony Mann

School: NYMA
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USC
Darius Ratliff

Darius Ratliff

NY
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Darius
Ratliff C
Class
2026
Height
7'0"
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
|
NY
Bigs to Keep an Eye on
Ratliff recently had an impressive showing at the City of Palms, turning heads with his performance. He heated...
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USC
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Darius Ratliff

State: New York
School: Archbishop Stepinac
Club: PSA Cardinals
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