2022 Top Available Big Men

<p>The 2022 big men class has gotten a little bit smaller as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850680" first="Lual" last="Manyang"] </strong>committed to Hofstra, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013041" first="David" last="Luberoff"] </strong>moved into the class of 2023. There are still available big men who can make an impact at the next level. Here are the top available 2022 big men.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931018" first="Javon" last="Adams"], 6’9 SF/PF Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p>Adams has the skillset to play on the wing, but has the size and length to play down low. The lanky 6’9 forward has a smooth release on his jumper and uses his size to shoot over smaller defenders. Adams finishes nicely around the basket and is able to draw contact consistently in the paint. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is capable of bringing the ball up the court. Adams is a long, athletic combo forward whose recruitment will be one to watch.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1265895" first="Blessing" last="Agbonlaho"], 6’10 C Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p>Agbonlaho is an intriguing prospect to watch as he is the top available center in the class. The 6’10 post runs the floor hard, creating easy layups and dunks for himself in transition. Agbonlaho knows how to get position down low and is getting more confident with his touch around the basket. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and uses his size to swat shots around the basket. Agbonlaho is a hard-working post prospect whose best basketball is in front of him.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901964" first="Ryan" last="Zan"], 6’7 PF Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <p>Zan may be headed for a postgrad year, but is currently still part of the 2023 class. The 6’7 forward has a strong frame, which he uses to get position down low and is capable of finishing through contact. Zan can also play on the perimeter as he can put the ball on the floor and knock down open jumpers from distance. He is a strong rebounder and uses his physicality to defend in the paint. Zan’s ability to impact the game in a number of ways is something that will help his stock in a big way.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1016676" first="Landon" last="Shivers"], 6’8 PF Life Center Academy</strong></p> <p>Shivers is a prospect to track in the 2022 class as he has the potential to make an impact early in his collegiate career. The 6’8 forward plays with a good motor on both ends of the floor, setting himself up for dunks in transition. Shivers can finish around the basket and shows off a nice touch on his mid-range jumper. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to impact shots around the basket. Shivers is a tough forward prospect who plays with good footwork down low.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1017708" first="Dane" last="Moran"], 6’9 PF Lawrenceville</strong></p> <p>Moran is fresh off a strong 2021-22 campaign at Lawrenceville and is hoping that it’ll translate into success at the next level. The 6’9 forward knows how to get position down low and has a variety of post moves. Moran has a good touch around the basket and is capable of drawing contact around the rim. He is a solid rebounder and rarely makes poor decisions with the ball in his hands. Moran is a skilled forward prospect whose ability to finish around the basket should help him at the next level.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="904675" first="Dut" last="Kuol"], 6’10 C Olympus Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1394457" first="Conal" last="Parnell"], 6’7 PF St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1045681" first="Austin" last="Green"], 6’7 PF Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1394464" first="Jakai" last="Irby"], 6’5 PF Newark Central</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901975" first="Zy’ree" last="Beverly"], 6’6 PF Elizabeth</strong></p>