2021 Top Dogs: Centers
Welcome to Top Dogs. Here are the top five ranked centers in the 2021 class. Centers 17. Ryan Mutombo Ryan Mutombo 6'11" | C Lovett | 2021 State GA – Lovett Mutombo is coming on strong. Ryan earned Class 3A…
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Here are the top five ranked centers in the 2021 class.
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17. Ryan Mutombo Ryan Mutombo 6'11" | C Lovett | 2021 State GA – Lovett
Mutombo is coming on strong. Ryan earned Class 3A Most Improved Player upping his averages from 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks to 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. Mutombo has started to fill into his body and now has coordination of his long lanky limbs. He’s got skilled footwork that is only getting better. Mutombo could be in line for a monstrous senior season if he continues to develop at the rate he’s been progressing.
31. Isaiah Nelson-Ododa Isaiah Nelson-Ododa 6'10" | PF Winder Barrow | 2021 State GA – Winder-Barrow
The 6-foot-10 post is getting better and better. With All-American bloodlines, the future is extremely bright as it gets closer by the day. Nelson-Ododa runs the floor well, playing end to end. He can hit the trail three. Nelson-Ododa has good foot work on the low block, able to spin baseline or square his shoulder for a quick hook. He also has a fluid turnaround out of the post.
64. Nate Gordon Nate Gordon 6'8" | C Mt Pisgah | 2021 State GA – Mt. Pisgah
Nate Gordon Nate Gordon 6'8" | C Mt Pisgah | 2021 State GA ‘s defense is still a little bit ahead of his offense. He’s a strong athlete that explodes toward the rim when he gathers himself. He averaged 8.7 points, 8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. He does a nice job of high-pointing rebounds and crashes the offensive glass hard.
68. Taje Kelly Taje Kelly 6'8" | PF Grayson | 2021 State GA – Grayson
Blessed with a big college-ready body, Taje Kelly Taje Kelly 6'8" | PF Grayson | 2021 State GA has played a tough garbage man role when he enters the game. Ian Schieffelin Ian Schieffelin 6'8" | PF Grayson | 2021 State #169 Nation GA rose past him on the depth chart, but that doesn’t mean Taje still doesn’t bring immense value to the Rams and eventually to a college program. Kelly is a strong rebounder that provides good minutes inside. When he squares his shoulders he can power through defenders. Developing some go-to moves on offense will help build his offensive arsenal.
80. Kai Simmons Kai Simmons 6'8" | C St. Francis | 2021 State GA – St. Francis
Throughout his high school career, Kai Simmons Kai Simmons 6'8" | C St. Francis | 2021 State GA hasn’t been asked to score much. He’s accepted a defense-first role and has done a nice job in critical situations. He averaged 5.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. As a sophomore, he came up with some key blocked shots in the second half against ELCA to help preserve a St. Francis state championship. Simmons has added muscle every season and with a strong senior year ahead with a bit of an increased offensive load, colleges will start to take notice.