2024 Rankings: Top Centers and Power Forwards
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This freshman class has a lot more size than your typical Kentucky group at the same age. Here’s a look at the top power forwards and centers in the 2024 class. Name School Height Notes Ayden Evans Ayden Evans 6'9"…
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Continue ReadingThis freshman class has a lot more size than your typical Kentucky group at the same age. Here’s a look at the top power forwards and centers in the 2024 class.
Name | School | Height | Notes |
Ayden Evans Ayden Evans 6'9" | C Elizabethtown | 2024 State KY | North Hardin | 6’7 | Long and decently athletic with good feel for the game. Super high ceiling. |
Will Bishop | Rockcastle County | 6’6 | Highly skilled and can play inside or out. Freshman season ended after one game due to injury. |
Johnny Djema Johnny Djema 6'8" | PF Evangel Christian | 2024 State KY | Evangel Christian | 6’8 | Extremely raw prospect who has time to raise his skill level. Good rim protector and tries to dunk everything around the rim on offense. |
Jacob Hand Jacob Hand 6'4" | SF Holy Cross | 2024 State KY | Louisville Holy Cross | 6’4 | Hand is more like a stretch 4 or even a wing than a true post but can score all over the court. In the mix for best freshman in Louisville. |
Beau Baker Beau Baker 6'7" | PF Washington County | 2024 State KY | Washington County | 6’6 | Throwback big man who plays primarily on the block. Solid rebounder who is a growth spurt away from being a serious college prospect. |
Skylar Ritchie Skylar Ritchie 6'8" | C Wolfe County | 2024 State KY | Wolfe County | 6’8 | Ritchie has been playing varsity for a while but is having a rough freshman season. Needs to improve his overall athleticism to reach his ceiling. |
Jayden Miles | Western | 6’7 | Ridiculously long and a good athlete who plays above the rim. Started a couple games as an 8th grader but will miss season after knee surgery. |
Alex Evans Alex Evans 6'4" | PF Elizabethtown | 2024 State KY | North Hardin | 6’4 | Plays hard but has to continue raising overall skill level as he ages. Could eventually be a faceup big or even a wing if lateral quickness improves. |
Jaylen Ellis Jaylen Ellis 6'8" | C Jeffersontown | 2024 State KY | Western | 6’7 | Offensively his game is a little raw but he runs the floor like a deer and dunks everything he can. Right now he’s more of a rim protector and rebounder but his game should progress. |
Brax Ward Brax Ward 6'9" | C Owen County | 2024 State KY | Owen County | 6’8 | Big man is more of a throwback offensive player but has shown some ability to step out and shoot from deep. Has to keep improving overall athleticism. |
Ian Reesor Ian Reesor 6'6" | PF Sayre | 2024 State KY | Lexington Catholic | 6’4 | He hasn’t touched the varsity floor yet but the coaching staff love his upside and motor. Plays above the rim on offense. |
Brody Benke Brody Benke 6'5" | C Highlands | 2024 State KY | Highlands | 6’5 | A role player as a freshman on a veteran team, likely the future of Highlands basketball. Can step out and score a little in addition to around the bucket. |