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New Big Men Burst on Scene in 2028 Rankings

New Big Men Burst on Scene in 2028 Rankings
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess February 6, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
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Cam Beekman
Cam Beekman 6'6" | PF | 2028
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Amauri Fenton
Amauri Fenton 6'5" | PF | 2028
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Henry Ingram
Henry Ingram 6'5" | C | 2028
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Thomas Woodson
Thomas Woodson 6'6" | PF | 2028
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Ray Rienow
Ray Rienow 6'5" | PF | 2028
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Hunter Thiel
Hunter Thiel 6'7" | C | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual su</em></a><em>bscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which big men made the biggest debuts in the latest 2028 rankings update?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2969717' first='Thomas' last='Woodson'] (Quincy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodson had a breakout performance at the Prairie Farms Holiday Classic going from unranked to inside the top 15 overall!&nbsp; Jumps off the floor with his length and athleticism.&nbsp; Good rebounder in and out of his area.&nbsp; Really like his ability to finish in the high/low game and is a sound passer for a big man.&nbsp; Clean looking jumper spotting up and brings defensive versatility.&nbsp; Exciting to continue to monitor his progress!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454780' first='Amauri' last='Fenton'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenton has popped to us as a 6'5” power forward with good frame and length.&nbsp; Bouncy four that is quick to the glass on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Particularly effective on the offensive glass getting put backs.&nbsp; Like the potential he brings defensively as a rim protector and active defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438695' first='Hunter' last='Thiel'] (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thiel is a 6'7” center that burst on our radar over the holidays.&nbsp; Good strength and frame.&nbsp; Nimble footwork around the hoop with touch scoring in the paint.&nbsp; Good passing feel for a big man.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area including getting second chance points on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454821' first='Cam' last='Beekman'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Metamora big man shows flashes at 6'6” with a frame he can continue to add strength.&nbsp; Shows some touch around the cup and could develop into a shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2769579' first='Ray' last='Rienow'] (Wheaton Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lanky 6'5” face up four that stretches with his shot making.&nbsp; Plus shooter off the catch that can pour them in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3143122' first='Henry' last='Ingram'] (Brown County)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ingram is a 6'5” center that plays in the paint with crafty post moves and turnaround jump shots.&nbsp; Efficient with his touches!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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