Big Men Who Helped Stock with Summer Play in 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>What 2027 post players have boosted their stock in the latest class rankings that PHI unveiled on Monday?&nbsp; Here is a look at the players that made jumps in the rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3575083' first='Enoch' last='Olukolade'] (Oak Forest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big men with his type of athleticism and strength are rare.&nbsp; D2 programs should covet him with his ability to play above the rim and impact the game with his energy on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832362' first='Orville' last='Cross'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cross made a massive leap behind his play with both De La Salle and All-In.&nbsp; Was one of the more consistent senior big men we saw as the lefty was extremely efficient with everything he did game in and game out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3430149' first='Matthew' last='Logue'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logue is a high-motor combo forward that can space the floor as a four man with his shooting, ball handling, and is a versatile defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389886' first='Ben' last='Whorlow'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five man from St. Francis that has legit size along with a well rounded low post game.&nbsp; Pick/roll finishes, slams out of the dunker spot, plays with his back to the basket, flashes as a shooter, and passes well.&nbsp; Rebounds in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437108' first='Omar' last='Ajanovic'] (St. Patrick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St. Pats five man posted big games over and over for the Shamrocks.&nbsp; Tough, rugged, and skilled post that clears the glass on both ends, plays through contact, and can even stretch a little with his shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125591' first='Caden' last='Crudup'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crudup transferred over to HF after a strong June with Whitney Young.&nbsp; Undersized four who has a strong frame should be a coveted small college commodity with his feel for rebounding and always making plays being around the basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829810' first='Miles' last='Burnison'] (York)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>York post is going to be a great 1-2 punch with Lubbe after making a run to state a year ago.&nbsp; Quality size, skill, and rebounds well in his area on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834320' first='Danny' last='Simon'] (Prospect)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simon played well with [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] in early July as a big bodied five that can really pass it, has touch playing with his back to the basket, and finishes in the pick/roll.&nbsp; Strong hands snatching rebounds in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834476' first='Daniel' last='Spychala'] (Crystal Lake Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” power forward brings good length to the table.&nbsp; The lefty can shoot it pretty well from three as a stretch four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442190' first='Nicholas' last='Konchan'] (Loyola)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Konchan is a wiry forward that gets after it on the glass and is very capable as a four man putting it on the deck for finishes at the cup.&nbsp; High-motor player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3624181' first='Ty'ron' last='Holcomb'] (Rich Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” big man is going to bring a ton of physicality and toughness to Rich Township with his finishing, defense, and rim running.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458184' first='Tyrik' last='Barnes'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes played with the best motor we have seen out of him in his career during June.&nbsp; Long, wiry, and athletic post would be a major difference maker for the Flyers in a run back to state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831286' first='Nathan' last='Ottaway'] (McHenry)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled four man who excels as a spot up shooter while also using his athleticism running the floor for dunks in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409831' first='Elie' last='Ghattas'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw out of Ghattas in June as a 6'6” post that gets on the glass, runs the floor hard, and will be a key rotational big man for the Rams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->