The French-Canadian center, Olivier Rioux, is the tallest player in NCAA history at 7’9″.
The Missouri Tigers greatly benefit from 7’5″ freshman forward Trent Burns. He is one of the top 100 best players in RSCI for 2024 (rated 97th), but he sustained a foot injury that postponed his first appearance.
Senior Naheem McLeod stands tall at 7’4″ and adds experience and shot-blocking skills to the Syracuse team. Although unable to finish the last season due to an injury, he still managed to put up 3.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. His return will give a significant boost to Syracuse’s interior defense.
Daniel Jacobsen, a 7’3″ center from Purdue, is recognized for his defensive abilities and movement on the court. His participation in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup allowed Jacobsen to defend the rim while showing his offensive potential. He is estimated to be a significant factor on Purdue’s defense.
During his freshman year at Youngstown State, Gabe Dynes established himself by performing 3.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
Hunter Dickinson, the 7’2″ center, is back at Kansas for his final season. He was one of the top scorers and rebounders in the NCAA, scoring 17.9 points and grabbing 10.9 rebounds per game. His return is a big boost for Kansas as they aim for another championship.
Khaman Maluach, a 7’2 “freshman center at Duke, made a quick impression by averaging 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocked shots each game. With his lengthy wingspan and fast movements, the basketball world projects him to become a first-round draft choice in the NBA.
Ryan Kalkbrenner received the Big East Defensive Player of the Year honor in three consecutive seasons while being a 7’1″ addition to the Creighton.
The 7’1″ Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic arrives at Illinois with his professional Adriatic League experience.
