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2029 Big Men Making Big Impact as Freshman

2029 Big Men Making Big Impact as Freshman
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess February 12, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Declan Wilson
Declan Wilson 6'3" | C/PF | 2029
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Elon Henderson
Elon Henderson 6'8" | C | 2029
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Kaleb Garcia
Kaleb Garcia 6'9" | C | 2029
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Zach Newman
Zach Newman 6'5" | C | 2029
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Denym Wallace
Denym Wallace 6'6" | PF | 2029
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What post players are the headliners in the 2029 class that are making an impact on the varsity level?&nbsp; With the latest 2029 watch list released on Monday we look at the top prospects making their presence felt on the varsity level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2964028' first='Elon' last='Henderson'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson has everything you look for physically in a young big man with his legit size at 6'8”.&nbsp; The five man snatches rebounds with his fluid athleticism.&nbsp; Runs the floor with ease and has touch around the hook on sweeping layups and hook shots.&nbsp; Spin moves on the low block and can really protect the rim defensively.&nbsp; Flashes as a spot up shooter, but at times settles for it.&nbsp; Super bright future for Henderson!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405910' first='Denym' last='Wallace'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallace has been the most productive big man in the state from the 2029 class.&nbsp; He is a big and strong five man with a ton of skill.&nbsp; He knows how to utilize his size and physicality in the paint.&nbsp; Good touch, nimble footwork, and finishes well out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Like the passing feel he brings for a big man.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3236430' first='Declan' last='Wilson'] (Burlington Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is a 6'5” power forward with long arms and impacts on both ends.&nbsp; Defensively he plays with a high motor and mobility.&nbsp; Offensively he can handle the rock winning from the mid-post.&nbsp; In the paint he displays touch and solid footwork.&nbsp; Very good passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2798656' first='Zach' last='Newman'] (Deerfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newman is playing a backup role for Deerfield, but is the future of that program.&nbsp; The 6'6” big man has length, skill, and athleticism.&nbsp; Can play inside and out, rim runs in transition, can knock down a shot, and put it on the deck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963993' first='Kaleb' last='Garcia'] (Collinsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia is starting for the Kahoks and making an impact as a freshman.&nbsp; Shows flashes at 6'7” with his touch from the mid-range particularly the baseline jumper along with getting on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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