Available Sleeper Bigs in 2022

Adam Ayalew

August 10, 2021 @ 05:00 AM

<p>With the DMV regarded as a hotbed for talent, many high-level prospects are still available who are likely to make a lasting impact at the next level. Here is a closer look at five unheralded bigs who you might want to keep an eye on.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="837939" first="Adam" last="Angwafo"] | Bullis (MD)</h5> <p>Angwafo is playing his best basketball at the moment. One of the things he did well at DMV live was position himself off the ball on offense. Angwafo was often the first guy down the floor. He patiently waited for the ball in the dunker spot. Angwafo's ability to catch and finish is among the best in this area. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="962798" first="Zach" last="Bolgert"] | Fairfax Christian (VA)</h5> <p>Bolgert has been one of the more productive bigs in this area for a couple of years now. He's a threat to put up a double-double each time he hits the floor. One of the things that makes Bolgert an appealing prospect is his ability to space the floor. He doesn't tend to float on the perimeter despite that trait. Bolgert will happily mix it up in the paint with opponents. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1107837" first="Ben" last="Hall"] | Loudoun Valley (VA)</h5> <p>Hall is one of the best-kept secrets in this area. At 6-foot-9, he does everything you want from a modern-day big. Hall is an excellent rim protector and rebounder. His impressive feel for the game shines on the offensive side where he makes all the right plays. </p> <h5>Jaylin Payne | Eleanor Roosevelt (MD)</h5> <p>Payne was one of the better finds of the summer. He has taken command of the paint for Eleanor Roosevelt, particularly defensively. Payne doesn't just alter shots without fouling, he times the ball well when blocking shots and gives multiple efforts. He's a versatile offensive player who can set screens, catch lobs or even shoot from the perimeter. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="904679" first="Jacory" last="Wilkes"] | Thomas Stone (MD)</h5> <p>We did not see Wilkes this summer as he was injured. But he has not been forgotten. Wilkes is a forceful paint presence who plays above the rim. When he regains full health, expect him to return to form as one of the more dominant players in the state of Maryland. </p>