Rankings Update: 2029 Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage continues for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2029</em>&nbsp;with another positional breakdown - a look at the&nbsp;<em>Bigs</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 27 prospects were ranked in this update, with 7 of them being categorized as <em>Bigs</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are four <em>Bigs</em> of note from the latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938016"],"_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-6973f2ab12a15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curley, a big out of the <em>Tilton School</em> in New Hampshire, is the <strong><em>#3</em></strong> ranked <em>power forward</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#9</em></strong> overall. Curley has quickly found a niche at the prep level as a floor spacing forward, stretching defenses with his ability to knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. The 6'7" forward has good size for the position and impressive length, as he continues to add strength, his ceiling as a prospect should only continue to rise. He makes good decisions with the basketball in his hands, is an instinctive cutter without the basketball, and does a nice job of finishing around the rim with his length. Defensively, he's active in passing lanes, willing to mix it up on the defensive glass, and shows a high basketball IQ as an off-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938597"],"_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-6973f2ab12a79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCall, a big out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em> in Massachusetts, is the <strong><em>#4</em></strong> ranked <em>power forward</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#11</em></strong> overall. McCall introduced himself to the region last summer at the NEPSAC Showcase and stands out any time he steps on the floor with his athleticism, strength, and willingness to play physically on both ends of the floor. He's an aggressive scorer around the rim that shows the ability to make plays off the bounce from the perimeter, but also shows some touch from the free throw line, which leads us to believe he'll be able to extend his range as a jumper shooter with time. He's a terrific two-way rebounder, can guard around the basket and in space, and does a nice job of getting out and making plays in transition off of turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938017"],"_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-6973f2ab12aca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniels, a big out of the <em>Tilton School</em> in New Hampshire, is the <strong><em>#3</em></strong> ranked <em>center</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#15</em></strong> overall. Daniels is a massive, 6'11" center that burst onto the high school scene last winter in the MIAA. He reclassed at <em>Tilton</em> and has impressed this winter with an expanded offensive skill-set, including the ability to knock down threes in catch and shoot situations. He has a good set of hands, a huge catch radius, and the strength needed to score through contact around the rim. He'll need to continue to add strength and mobility to reach his ceiling, but is as intriguing of a long-term prospect as their is in this class. Defensively, he protects by altering and blocking shots, rebounds with physicality, and initiates the break with good outlet passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969336"],"_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-6973f2ab12b14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayaul, a big out of <em>Holland Tech</em> in Massachusetts, is the <strong><em>#4</em></strong> ranked <em>center</em> and checks in at <strong><em>#22</em></strong> overall. At 6'10" with long arms and fluid athleticism and mobility, Ayual is one of the most impressive long-term prospects to entire the MIAA in some time. Few <em>2029s</em> can match his combination of size and mobility, which he uses to his advantage as a rim protector and rebounder on the defensive end of the floor. Offensively, he does a nice job of rim running in transition, attempts to finish everything around the rim with authority, and shows the ability to roll hard to the rim after setting screens. He'll be an interesting prospect to track over the next few years and is one we will certainly be tracking this spring on the travel circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out later this week as we continue our&nbsp;coverage for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2029</em> with a look at prospects from the <em>Watch List</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->