Class of 2023: Names to Know
The class of 2023 has a few players with great potential here are a few of the top freshmen in Colorado. A few of these guys have had great seasons whether that is seeing their potential or a few already…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2023 has a few players with great potential here are a few of the top freshmen in Colorado. A few of these guys have had great seasons whether that is seeing their potential or a few already dominating.
Baye Fall Baye Fall 6'11" | C Luthern Christian | 2023 State #13 Nation CO : Lutheran
The 6’11 big man, Baye Fall Baye Fall 6'11" | C Luthern Christian | 2023 State #13 Nation CO , hailing from Senegal has made a name for himself being one of the top freshmen in the nation. He is a raw athlete which allows him to be a great defender and dominate down low. Baye uses his length to block shots inside averaging 3.8 a game. On the offensive end he is raw but putting more skills together everyday. He is very athletic and can dunk on smaller opponents with ease. Also he has a developing mid range jumper that he can use off set jumpers or off of the high post moves. Baye is someone who has mass potential due to his long frame and athleticism.
Assane Dioup: Belleview Christian
Assane is another big man from Senegal, standing at 6’9 he is another great big man in this class. He is more skilled then the average big man, he has good handles and good court vision using that to find open cutters. Also he uses his height to score and rebound down low. Assane has mass potential cannot wait to see more of what he can do on the hardwood.
Alan Acevedo Alan Acevedo 6'2" | CG Colorado Prep | 2023 State CO : Golden
Alan had a great freshmen season averaging 10.6 points a game with a good Golden team. He stands at 6’2 and does a little bit of everything on the floor. He has a wide build and uses that to rebound bang down low with much taller players. Alan can also shoot mid range extended, this makes him a great threat on the offensive end being able to score inside and out. Also he is a good defender who takes match ups personally.
Kadyn Betts: Pueblo Central
Kadyn Betts was one of the top scorers in the freshmen class averaging 12.6 points a game. He is tall for a freshmen standing at 6’5, he uses his height to score over smaller defenders. Kadyn also has a good jumper from mid range. Kadyn is definitely going to be a name to know soon, he is a good athlete with a lot of potential.
Christian Hammond Christian Hammond 6'3" | SG Colorado Prep | 2023 #160 Nation CA-S : Cherry Creek
Christian Hammond Christian Hammond 6'3" | SG Colorado Prep | 2023 #160 Nation CA-S , younger brother of Centennial league player of the year, Julian Hammond Julian Hammond 6'1" | SG Cherry Creek | 2021 State #209 Nation CO is someone you are going to want to know soon. He did not play a ton of varsity time his freshmen season, but you could see the promise in his game. He is a guard who controls the pace of the game well forcing defenders to play at his speed. Christian was put in a few times at clutch moments when the Creek guards were in foul trouble and he played under control being a good decision maker. From watching him play he can run the point guard spot and can also score with ease. Christian attacks the paint well and can also hit shots from three point range.