3 Bigs Debuting in the 2023 Rankings

Robert Kelly July 11, 2022 @ 02:43 PM

Nearly three dozen players were added to the 2023 rankings. Among them were three centers and power forwards, each of whom I spotted at the MAYB Summer Kickoff in early June. Enjoy a look at them. [player_tooltip player_id="450345" first="Lindsey" last="Wisdom"], 5’11", PF, Holton - Wisdom is the highest ranked debuting big, coming in at #110. <span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"MAYB Summer Kickoff 6.10.22 - playing with HS team - Impact player. Solid build with offensive quickness off the bounce especially going her right. Finishes well. Slick reverse layup after an under-the-basket take."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4609,"3":{"1":0},"12":0,"15":"Verdana"}">Playing with her high school team she was a clear impact player. Especially to her right, she has quickness off the bounce and uses her solid build to finish through contact. Her athleticism was on display on a slick wrap-around lay up after an under the basket take. [player_tooltip player_id="450347" first="Emma" last="Prettyman"], 5’10", C, Louisburg - Prettyman joins the ranks at #134. I liked that she hit the challenged short- to mid-range jumper. She has a quick release and good release spot. Prettyman has a big frame. With improvement in overall athleticism in the upcoming years she will be one to watch. [player_tooltip player_id="450399" first="Gabbi" last="Faust"], 6’0", C, Wichita East, KYD - While entering deep in the ranks at #178 Faust’s understanding the game stands out. She has a substantial amount of growth to make in quickness, transition ability, strength, hops, and post game but having that game understanding is great foundation to start with. With East graduating of a pair of senior bigs Faust is likely to get more opportunity to show her gains. <span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"6.10.22 MAYB Summer Kickoff - So-so athlete but hit challenged 8’ jumper. Quick release and release spot on mid-range shots. big frame"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4993,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"11":0,"12":0,"15":"Verdana"}"> Featured image: Holton’s [player_tooltip player_id="450345" first="Lindsey" last="Wisdom"] on the finish. Photo: Robert Kelly.