AP’s Pick: Prep Hoops Live Big Man Standouts Pt. 2

<p>Once you get past a certain you'll always stand out from a crown. These guys below aren't just, but they're skilled. Below are big man prospects 6'5 and taller that made waves in Kansas City. You can part 1 <a href="https://prephoops.com/2022/04/prep-hoops-live-big-man-standouts-pt-1/">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_3994.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1421292" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_3994-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1310856" first="Hasani" last="Rivera"] | FL Suns</p> <p>Rivera is young for his class at 16 but fits in physically. Hovering between 6'8 and 6'9, the state champion is raw but still productive. He averaged a shade under 10 rebounds. The 2023 prospect flashed shooting out of the paint and uses his string wide frame to score on putbacks. He's a decent athlete that can run the floor and finish above the rim. Rivera flashes his handle and outlet passing on the break.</p> <p>Delfonta Sewell | Chicago Demons</p> <p>At 6'6 Sewell has good size and promising length. He's a fluid athlete that can take his man off the dribble. He has a few ways he can finish out of his drives, but the floater is the most effective. The 2023 prospect can stretch the floor with his three point shooting.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/10134604-5F84-4181-A4EA-F8CBDE83C1B8.jpeg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1439332 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/10134604-5F84-4181-A4EA-F8CBDE83C1B8-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Evens Appolon | Mid Mo Elite</p> <p>This 6'8 big shouldn't have much problem adjusting to the physicality and strength of the college game. He's a technically sound finisher, blocks shots, and can hit the midrange jumper. Appolon rebounds well on both ends and is always ready to go back up with an offensive board.</p> <p>Zaylon Walton | Dallas Showtyme</p> <p>Walton is a 6'6 forward with wing moves. The long mobile 2023 prospect routinely finished plays around the rim.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/Matthew-Moore-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1430309" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/Matthew-Moore-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1215285" first="Matthew" last="Moore"] | Chicago Lockdown</p> <p>Moore is one of the most effortless athletes on the circuit. The 6'8 forward is strong, an aggressive driver, and a big time rebounder. Moore plays above the rim on both ends, making him a potent shot block and vertical spacer. He can hit shots beyond the arc when given space.</p> <p>Cardez Norman | OWE RW3</p> <p>The 6'6 forward was a shot blocking and foul drawing machine. He has good athletic tools, length, and timing. Norman always takes it to the rack with power. He's a solid rebounder, especially on the offensive end.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8761-rotated.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1441630 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8761-150x150.jpg" alt="Dante Favor | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Dante Favor | Top 1 basketball </p> <p>Favor gives Top 1 basketball a twin towers effect. He's a high energy forward with moves that allow him to get downhill. The Michigan native can hit shots beyond the arc, block shots, and get to the line. Watch out for him as a rebounder on both ends of the floor.</p> <p>Deandre Nelson | Team Factory </p> <p>Nelson's skill set makes him more of a 6'7 combo forward. He has a nice handle for his size, can hit outside shots, and score in transition. He's a good athlete that can guard multiple positions and slide his feet on the perimeter with wings. Nelson is an interesting long-term prospect.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8701-rotated.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-1441753 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8701-rotated-e1651260586593-150x150.jpg" alt="Dick Rutatika | The Traveling Hoopers" width="150" height="150" /></a>Dick Rutatika Sano | Full Package</p> <p>Rutatika is a mobile 6'8 big that can handle the ball in the open court. He has wide shoulders and a close to seven-foot wingspan. The unsigned senior can finish above the rim and block shots. </p> <p>Amari Nealy | Ball4lyfe </p> <p>Nealy is the scoring backbone of a talented 16U team. He has a nice handle for a big, scores beyond the arc, and the midrange. The 6'5 2024 prospect can operate out of the mid-post with the quickness to get past his man and the shotmaking to score off turnarounds. </p>