In the third and final segment of this series, the staff takes a look at the prospects from the power forward/center position and what they brought to the table during the April Live Period. Jonathan Aku steps onto the scene at the Lonestar Challenge, how good can Eduardo Andre be? Texasboysbasketball.com has your answers and analysis from six full days of basketball.
Jonathan Aku, 2020 C – Texas Impact 4:13: A top 15 prospect in the 202 class, Aku shows flashes of becoming a top 5 player in his class when it’s all said and done. Still has ways to go but the staff will see if he turns the corner.
Trezarian White, 2019 PF – Texas Impact 4:13: White is vey active on the glass. Has a nose for the ball and averaged over 10 rebounds during the April Live Period.
David Ekezie, 2018 PF/C – Houston Superstars: Ekezie makes life in the paint hard for his opponents. A physical, strong big man that is one of the top available prospects in Texas in his class.
Xavier Cork, 2019 PF – Dallas Showtyme: The TBB staff has seen strides in Cork’s development. Recently received a Texas State offer and has proven to be a legitimate D1 prospect.
Kenyawn Bowie, 2019 C – Dallas Showtyme: Bowie does the “dirty work” for Dallas Showtyme. Intensity on the court doesn’t go unnoticed and will see his name on our top 100 list.
DJ Bassey, 2019 C – Dallas Mustangs: Bassey’s stock has seen a rise as the big man from Mesquite seems to continually play with more confidence and get better.
Eduardo Andre, 2020 PF – Dallas Mustangs: Andre is another prospect that has top 10 potential in his class. Moves well and the times the switch turns on, Andre showcases his full repertoire.
Bonke Maring, 2019 C – Houston Raptors: Maring has an intriguing skill set and belongs in the top 75 of our rankings. Maring still has holed he will need to fill inn his game but a promising prospect that has helped himself in the spring.
DJ Thorpe, 2019 PF – TJ Ford Austin: Thorpe proved he is one of the top big men in his class. DJ brought a row of college coaches every game he played at the Lonestar Challenge and impressed with his mix of size, athleticism and skill.
Montreal Pena, 2020 PF – Drive Nation 16U: Pena has a chance to be a top ten prospect in his class and very well could be right now. Pena plays hard, long and moves very well. Definite stock riser!