Best Available: 2021 Bigs

<p>Every team needs at least one solid big man to anchor the paint defensively and provide efficient offense around the basket. The DMV area, considered a hotbed for hoops, has a few good ones still on the board in 2021. Here are 10 available bigs who college programs should have on their radar.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957901" first="Tyler" last="Coleman"] | Paul VI (VA)</strong></p> <p>One thing you can never question about Coleman is his motor. The 6-foot-7 big man runs the floor with purpose and competes on every possession defensively. Coleman earned Honorable Mention All-WCAC last season for his efforts. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902009" first="Jedy" last="Cordilia"] | West Nottingham (MD)</strong></p> <p>At about 6-foot-9, Cordilia has the physical tools to be a potentially dominant and forceful paint presence at the next level. He's a good athlete who showcases a good motor on both ends, can protect the rim and score inside out. Cordilia's game still has room to grow and he should only improve as his body continues to develop and he plays more high-level basketball. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902014" first="Daouda" last="Dembele"] | Springbrook (MD)</strong></p> <p>Dembele is not the traditional big man in the sense that he's very versatile. At about 6-foot-6 with long arms and broad shoulders, he's a great rim protector but can also switch onto smaller foes and stymie their paint-getting ability with his quickness. On the offensive end, Dembele feasts on the glass and hunts for putbacks regularly but can also mix it up by scoring with his back to the basket or facing up, occasionally knocking down a perimeter jumper or attacking off the bounce.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="798687" first="Avery" last="Ford"] | Centreville (VA)</strong></p> <p>Ford is a two-sport standout who excels on the football field as a pass-catcher. All the attributes he's acquired on the gridiron have helped him become a very good basketball player. Ford's strengths lie on the defensive end, where his unique combination of length, athleticism, coordination, and toughness make him elite. Expect the All-Met First-Teamer to close out his senior campaign in style.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="798715" first="Tyrell" last="Harris"] | Potomac (VA)</strong></p> <p>At about 6-foot-6, Harris is like a Swiss-Army Knife in the frontcourt. He is a prolific scorer from 15-feet and in, but is also a shrewd defender who takes charges, protects the rim and rebounds out of his area. Harris will make some college coach very happy one day.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="836461" first="Jonathan" last="Izemef"] | National Christian (MD)</strong></p> <p>When thinking of this list, Izemef was one of the first names that came to mind. The 6-foot-8 big man is a strong finisher who sets solid screens and showcases good hands upon receiving the ball when rolling to the rim. Izemef always plays hard. He's able to rebound out of his area and his face-up skills are expanding. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957893" first="Jack" last="Jensen"] | Paul VI (VA)</strong></p> <p>Jensen is a reliable frontcourt utility player who is far from a finished product. He was about 6-foot-7 last season but he's likely grown since then when you consider that his older brother is closer to 6-foot-10. Jensen is a workhorse who will mix it up against anyone in the paint and does his due diligence defensively. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902031" first="Cole" last="Paar"] | Glenelg Country (MD)</strong></p> <p>Paar is a robustly built 6-foot-8 post who can be the hub of an offense. He enjoys establishing an early low-post position and is a willing passer who demonstrates impressive court vision. Paar is also a difficult obstacle to contend with at the rim because of his sheer size. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="712751" first="Abdou" last="Samb"] | Frederick Doulgass-PG (MD)</strong></p> <p>Samb is a long and wiry 6-foot-8 big man with a tremendous work rate. He is usually the first one down the floor and is an above-the-rim finisher who will only improve in that area as he adds weight onto his broad frame. Samb is an impact player at the rim defensively as a result of his length and unrelenting effort. </p> <p><strong>Will Scherer | Gonzaga (DC)</strong></p> <p>Shcerer has yet to make his mark at the varsity level but is standing out this summer with District Basketball Club. He's a hard-working big man who can get up and down the floor and is built to deal with physical play in the paint. Expect Scherer to steadily improve as he gains high-level experience.</p>