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North Carolina: Top 10 Centers in the 2021 Class

By Big Shots Nation, 12/18/20, 10:00AM EST

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Rank First Name Last Name Height School Club Team College
1 Jonas Aidoo 7'0 Liberty Heights Team Curry Marquette
2 Jonathan Kurtas 6'9 Lake Norman Christian Team Curry  
3 Kuluel Mading 7'0 The Burlington School New Light Disciples Howard
4 Jacori Owens 6'9 Combine Academy Team Charlotte  
5 AJ Allenspach 6'8 Lake Norman Christian Team Curry Army
6 Tavis Bridges 6'8 Winston-Salem Christian PSB Elite  
7 Josiah Dow 6'7 West Charlotte Mint Hill Lakers  
8 Joseph Ferrante 6'8 South Mecklenburg QCAA Hoops  
9 Robert Wright 6'8 Trinity Christian School Garner Road  
10 Eric Wynn 6'9 Wilson Prep Garner Road Whitley Hutchinson CC

 

1. Jonas Aidoo | 7'0 | Liberty Heights

Jonas Aidoo is an emerging big man with a versatile skillset for his size at 7-foot. He's put up a number of double-doubles and then some at Liberty Heights this season while showing off his ability to protect the rim as well. He's going to make Marquette very fun to watch over the next few seasons.

2. Jonathan Kurtas | 6'9 | Lake Norman Christian

Jonathan Kurtas is an emerging forward in this class that has been a presence in the paint at Lake Norman Christian in 2020-21. He uses his length well to rebound the ball and protect the rim and is developing as an the offensive threat on all three levels. He holds offers from Navy, Tenn. State, UIC and others.

3. Kuluel Mading | 7'0 | The Burlington School

Kuluel Mading is a budding presence on both ends with his ability to run rim to rim and shoot the basketball. He makes an impact altering shots around the rim then possesses the ability to create on the perimeter and stretch the floor as well. He's headed Howard after his senior season.

4. Jacori Owens | 6'9 | Combine Academy

Jacori Owens is a frontcourt prospect that's still developing as a two-way threat. He's shown flashes of his potential as a monster around the rim on offense this season. He has the ability to finish with authority and own the paint. On defense, he holds his own and protects the rim with his length and strength. Mount St. Mary's, UNC-Greensboro, Charlotte, Elon, Youngstown State have all offered him.

5. AJ Allenspach | 6'8 | Lake Norman Christian

AJ Allenspach is a bruiser in the post that's been quite the 1-2 combination alongside Jonathan Kurtas at Lake Norman Christian this season. He's got the ability to protect the rim, rebound on both ends and stretch the floor on the offensive end. He's going to make some noise at Army.

6. Tavis Bridges | 6'8 | Winston-Salem Christian

Tavis Bridges is a big man prospect that can play the 5 and 4 spot on the floor. He's mobile and strong enough to create in the post and also isn't afraid to knock down shots on the perimeter and inside the arc. He's learning the speed of the game. He holds offers from Chowan and St. Augustine.

7. Josiah Dow | 6'8 | West Charlotte

Josiah Dow is another big man with some versatility in his skillset. He isn't afraid to battle on the boards or in the paint. He put up 11.8 points, 8.3 rpg, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 assists per game as a junior and returns as one key piece in the West Charlotte rotation. He holds an offer from USC Upstate.

8. Joseph Ferrante | 6'8 | South Mecklenburg

Joseph Ferrante is an underrecruited big man in the state of North Carolina at South Mecklenburg. He made his presence felt this past season while showing off his length and ability to attack the paint. He's due for a breakout senior season after posting 12.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 assists per game in 2019-20.  UNC-Pembroke and Catawba have offered him.

9. Robert Wright | 6'8 | Trinity Christian School

Robert Wright is a big man with raw potential on the offensive end and tons of intangibles on defense. On the defensive end, he's a relentless presence on the glass and as a rim protector. He's producing 5.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest at Trinity Christian this season. As he improves his footwork in the paint on offense, look for his stock to rise. 

10. Eric Wynn | 6'9 | Wilson Prep

Eric Wynn is a prospect that's slowly made a name for himself in the paint this past grassroots season with Garner Road (Whitley). He's got nice size and length that allows him to finish with authority against opponents. Defensively, he can protect the rim and rebound with tons of prowess. As he improves his conditioning, he'll be a breakout prospect to watch at Hutchinson Community College in the coming years.