Future Stars Camp: Best Bigs
2019 Derek Krogmann, 6’7 PF (West Delaware)
If his team would have won the Top 20 game, then Krogmann would have been MVP of the camp. He was absolutely dominant nearly every time he stepped onto the floor, and his immense wing-span was his best tool today. There was not a lot of bigs at this event, so Krogmann wasn’t challenged too much, and he was dropping 30 or more with regularity during game play. In addition to having an uncanny ability to score around the rim, Krogmann was showcasing an ability to put the ball on the floor and even hit some jumpers today. He has one D1 offer right now, from North Dakota; he should pick up several more by summer’s end.
2019 Noah Carter, 6’4 PF (Dubuque, Senior)
He suffered a mild ankle injury about midway through the camp, so he wasn’t as dominant as he otherwise may have been, but he was impressive before the tweak. What was most striking about the versatile stretch-four was his explosiveness. He went up for what was looking like an easy lay-in but then exploded to the rim for a two-hand flush. Another thing that Carter does well is shoot the deep ball, he hit several 3s on Saturday, and is one of the best shooters on his Barnstormers 16U squad.
2021 Nicholas Wagner, 6’3 (Regina)
Very young still, but already with a nice array of skills, Wagner displayed some nice footwork and a soft touch on his short-range jumper. He’s a bit undersized by varsity bigs standards, but just an eighth-grader he may very well grow by the time he takes the floor for the Regals. This young post is certainly one to keep an eye on.
2020 Alex McAleer, 6’5 F (Central DeWitt)
This Iowa Barnstormer product would have probably fit more cleanly into the wings category, but at 6’5 and with some nice length he’s able to play a varsity of positions, including the four and the five if necessary. He made the Top 40 game, and that’s where he was most impressive, showing an ability to make shots at all three levels and having a penchant for making tough shots. He produced big-time as a frosh with the Sabers, averaging 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
2019 Noah Guillaume, 6’8 C (Mount Vernon)
There’s a lot to to desire here with this Mount Vernon product, and his sheer size alone makes him one of the more intriguing prospects in the class. He’s not as skilled or coordinated than other top posts in his class, but that’s something he can continue to improve over the summer. With some work he should be able to make an impact with the Mustangs varsity next season.