We’ve been a big fan of Price’s for a long time, but he just took a more significant jump in our rankings during this last update. The 6’8″ center from Penn High School has quickly proven us right with a strong start out in Las Vegas with UNRNKD Hoops 17u on the EYCL Circuit. He is a strong finisher on the block, rebounds his area well, and holds his own defensively against other big men. There is no doubt he is a scholarship-worthy big man. Price jumped from #48 to #20 in our rankings.

In EYCL action, Price had a monster weekend for UNRNKD Hoops 17u. The 6’7″ center was a dominant force around the basket and proved why we think he is a no-brainer scholarship big man coming out of Penn High School. He displayed good footwork and his strength as finisher while flirting with a double-double each time out. His best performance came on Sunday when he finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in a win for UNRNKD.

Price has already solidified himself as one of the top big men in Indiana’s Class of 2027, but he played especially well down in Memphis at EYCL Session II during the live period. The 6’8″ averaged 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 60% from the field for UNRNKD Hoops 17u. He is absolutely a scholarship-worth big man for colleges to watch heading into the summer.

We have highlighted many players on the UNRNKD 17u team and one of their main threats in the paint is Penn junior center Makale Price Makale Price 6'8" | C Penn | 2027 State IN . Price has been having a real solid spring with them on the EYCL circuit and the expectation is that he will once again standout for them this weekend. A real strong, powerful center that plays real physical around the rim with a high motor. Holds an offer from Bethel University.

Turnovers played UNRNKD Hoops 17u on Friday night. However, when they were able to take care of the ball and get it inside, good things seemed to happen. That was the case for Price who finished a couple of tough right hand, left shoulder post moves and was strong on the offensive glass. We also got to see Price’s defensive activity level create some havoc as well. The 6’8″ center finished with 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 steals in the game.

One of the top rising big men over the past season has been Penn center Makale Price Makale Price 6'8" | C Penn | 2027 State IN and this weekend at Run-N-Slam, he will be one of the top big men in the in-state 2027 to watch. Running with UNRNKD EYCL , Price is a dominant post player that is so strong under the basket and one of the best pure rebounders in his class. His style and frame make him a must-watch player this weekend. You can watch price on Friday at 6:00 PM, Saturday at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

This 6’8″ center is set to be a real stock-riser in the Class of 2027. Price is solidifying himself as one of the top big men in northern Indiana and certainly put another feather in his cap on Wednesday night. He was active and explosive from the dunker’s spot, was strong on the glass, and showed some rim protection capabilities as well. Price finished with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Penn in their 63-43 win over Michigan City.

Physical junior post presence that seems to get better every time he steps on the floor. A bit raw offensively, he dominates the game in the defensive end as a rim protector and rebounder. Moves his feet well with the ability to switch into guards and keep them in front for short spurts. Rim running big that gets from one of the floor to the other. Good hands that has a wide catch radius and can finish through contact. Has shown flashes of a 15 foot jumper while also showing he can put it on the floor and make a move to the basket in an isolation situation.

Price has made some serious strides as a player since we last had a chance to evaluate him. The 6’8″ center is turning into a very impressive, high-upside prospect in the Class of 2027. He is strong in the post with the ability, and willingness, to play through contact. Price is more explosiveness than he has been in the past as well showcasing the ability to elevate and dunk from the dunker’s spot. He finished with 12 points and 2 blocked shots in Penn’s win over Zionsville on Saturday.