2023 Under the Radar Big Men
The 2023 class has the potential to be special, led by guards Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class has the potential to be special, led by guards Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ . The forward class is also talented with Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ , Akil Watson Akil Watson 6'7" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #105 Nation NJ and Aaron Bradshaw Aaron Bradshaw 7'0" | PF Camden | 2023 State #10 Nation NJ . They are not the only skilled forwards in the class as it is filled with players who will make an impact at the next level. Here are the top under the radar big men in the 2023 class.
Scotty Middleton Scotty Middleton 6'7" | SF Sunrise Christian | 2023 #50 Nation KS , 6’7 SF/PF Patrick School
Middleton’s collegiate career is probably destined for the perimeter, but his size may give him some looks on the interior. The 6’7 forward can attack the basket from the perimeter and finish around the rim. Middleton has a nice touch around the basket, but is also capable of knocking down perimeter jumpers. He uses his length to altar shots around the basket and can rip down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Middleton is a talented forward prospect who is ready to make an impact for the Patrick School this season.
Ian Imegwu Ian Imegwu 6'8" | PF Blair Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Blair Academy
The Buccaneers are one of the most talented teams in the Garden State and they added more talent in Imegwu. The Morristown-Beard transfer can handle the ball on the perimeter and finish around the basket. Imegwu has a nice release on his jumper and his range extends past the three-point line. He is one of the top shot-blockers in the class and is a good rebounder. Imegwu’s ability to shoot the ball from distance makes him a candidate to make an impact right away for Blair Academy.
Devon Theophile Devon Theophile 6'5" | PF St. Joseph Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF St. Joseph Academy
The Wildcats are one of the more underrated teams in South Jersey and Theophile has the chance to be a breakout performer. The 6’5 forward has a nice touch around the basket and does not mind contact. Theophile plays with good footwork down low and is developing his range. He is an underrated shot-blocker and is tough to box out in the paint. Theophile is a skilled big man who should receive more touches down low for St. Joseph Academy.
Jayden Holmes-Cotter Jayden Holmes-Cotter 6'6" | PF Freehold Township | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Freehold Township
Holmes Cotter had a strong summer session for Jersey Force, which should roll over into the 2020-21 season. The 6’5 forward has a strong frame which he uses to finish shots through contact. Holmes Cotter has a nice touch around the basket and has the ability to knock down jumpers in the mid-range. He is one of the top rebounders in the class and knows how to move his feet on the defensive end. Holmes Cotter is a physical forward prospect who should have a breakout season for Freehold Township this year.
Carson Howard Carson Howard 6'7" | PF Archbishop Wood | 2023 State PA , 6’7 PF Lacey
Howard was one of the top freshmen in the Shore Conference last season and should be tough to stop again this season. The 6’7 big man has a smooth post game and is capable of finishing in a variety of ways. Howard can finish with either hand around the basket and does not mind finishing through contact. He is an underrated athlete, which he uses to swat shots around the basket. Howard has the potential to make the All-Shore team this season as he looks to have a big season for Lacey.
Other Players to Know:
Chris Santner Chris Santner 6'10" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Roselle Catholic
Ethan Gross Ethan Gross 6'7" | PF Hun School of Princeton | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 PF Hun
Noah Barnett Noah Barnett 6'8" | PF Don Bosco Prep | 2023 NLG , 6’8 PF Don Bosco Prep
Charles Ekotto Nelle Charles Ekotto Nelle 6'7" | SF Olympus Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’6 PF Olympus Prep
Jacob Bey Jacob Bey 6'5" | PF Lower Cape May | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Lower Cape May
Ted Gregoire Ted Gregoire 6'6" | PF Hudson Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Roselle Park