Top Centers in the 2023 Class
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A quick look at a few of the top players in Maryland at the center position. #4| 2023 6’1 C/F Trinity Massenburg Trinity Massenburg 6'1" | PF Baltimore Poly | 2023 State MD – Baltimore Poly Trinity Massenburg Trinity…
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#4| 2023 6’1 C/F Trinity Massenburg Trinity Massenburg 6'1" | PF Baltimore Poly | 2023 State MD – Baltimore Poly
Trinity Massenburg Trinity Massenburg 6'1" | PF Baltimore Poly | 2023 State MD is unique because where she lacks in height at the center position she makes up for it in pure skill and execution around the basket. From rebounding to moving the basketball, Massenburg is a real cerebral player who seemingly always does the right thing at the right time. She also possesses an incredibly good jump shot that extends her scoring capacity behind the arc. Trinity Massenburg Trinity Massenburg 6'1" | PF Baltimore Poly | 2023 State MD is one of the most difficult centers to guard in the area, and if she can continue to improve her defensive game then she will soon be a highly coveted D1 prospect.
#3| 2023 6’2 C/F Qadence Samuels Qadence Samuels 6'2" | SF Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD – Bishop McNamara
There’s a strong chance that Bishop McNamara emerges as a powerhouse team this upcoming season and there’s no doubt that Qadence Samuels Qadence Samuels 6'2" | SF Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD will have a lot to do with it. Her jump shot, as a center and forward, is one of best at her position and she can also finish around the basket ambidextrously. Samuels can even facilitate the basketball if necessary and she’s always able to grab boards on both ends of the floor. Her shooting prowess really separates her from most of the centers in the DMV as well, and if she can continue to improve on the other aspects of her game, such as ball handling, then Qadence Samuels Qadence Samuels 6'2" | SF Bishop McNamara | 2023 State MD could potentially be the premier center prospect in the entire DMV by the ’21-’22 season’s end.
#2| 2023 6’2 C Amani Watts Amani Watts 6'2" | C Old Mill | 2023 State MD – Old Mill
Amani Watts Amani Watts 6'2" | C Old Mill | 2023 State MD is an absolute game changer for the Old Mill Patriots, and the reason is because she is always involved on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she racks up blocks and steals which lead to points, and on offense her paint presence is dominant. She’s never afraid to go for rebounds and her ability to create second chance opportunities for her team is immensely valuable. There are few centers in the entire DMV that can compete with Watts’ overall efficiency which makes her one of the most coveted division one prospects in the area.
#1| 2023 6’2 C Delaney Thomas Delaney Thomas 6'2" | C St. John's College | 2023 State MD – St. John’s
Delaney Thomas Delaney Thomas 6'2" | C St. John's College | 2023 State MD has really proven herself recently as the premier center in her class. Her ability to set up and execute the pick and roll game is stronger than anyone’s at this level, and there’s no question that her talent will translate extremely well at the next level. Thomas also has a stellar mid-range jumper, and she can even knock down three pointers. On defense Thomas is an unbelievably good shot blocker and rebounder. The St. John’s Cadets will be a very well-rounded team this year, and Junior center Delaney Thomas Delaney Thomas 6'2" | C St. John's College | 2023 State MD is a big reason for this. St. John’s has a strong chance to make GEICO Nationals this season.