Big Men That Changed the Game

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The frontcourt talent at this event featured size, athleticism, mobility, and developing skill that immediately grabbed attention. These bigs consistently controlled the paint, protected the rim, and showed flashes of upside that make them intriguing long term prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2198589"],"_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-6a0bb6a1bf481"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2198589' first='Dawson' last='Battie'] may have been the most agile big man at the event. Despite his size, he moved fluidly around the floor and looked extremely comfortable offensively. Battie also stepped outside confidently and knocked down perimeter shots with effortless mechanics. His coordination and mobility consistently separated him from many frontcourt players in attendance. He played with confidence and looked comfortable handling different situations offensively. Defensively, he continued to compete and stay active around the basket. The blend of size, touch, and movement made him one of the more intriguing bigs in the gym.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2421603"],"_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-6a0bb6a1bf4f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli brought value on both ends of the floor with his rim protection and floor spacing ability. Defensively, he consistently challenged shots around the basket and protected the paint effectively. Offensively, he stretched defenses by confidently knocking down corner threes. His versatility allowed his team flexibility in several different lineups. Hopkins also competed hard on the glass throughout the weekend. He showed flashes of skill development that point toward continued upside moving forward. Modern bigs who can protect the rim and shoot always stand out.</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":"Ahmadou Bamba Touray","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'10u0022","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"TME","_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-6a0bb6a1bf59a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ahmadou Bamba Touray immediately grabbed attention with his elite size and athleticism. The big man protected the rim at a high level while also running the floor effortlessly in transition. Several of his finishes above the rim energized the crowd and completely shifted momentum. Touray showed excellent timing defensively and consistently altered shots around the basket. He also competed hard rebounding on both ends of the floor. His combination of physical tools and mobility gives him tremendous upside long term. Bigs with his level of athleticism are always intriguing prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2554922"],"_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-6a0bb6a1bf5df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2554922' first='Brian' last='Scott'] II consistently impressed with his footwork and feel around the basket. The big man ran the floor hard throughout the weekend and finished with soft touch around the rim. He also showed patience offensively and never looked rushed inside. Scott's game carried similarities to old school physical post players who understand positioning and timing. Rebounding and interior presence remained strengths throughout the event. He also embraced physical play defensively. Bigs with his feel and toughness continue to have strong value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->