In part one of a three part series, Rafael Barlowe highlights the strong list of big men who opted to return to college basketball for the 2023-24 season. UConn’s Donovan Clingan is fresh off a national championship and will be expected to have a significant role last season after being one of the most intimidating rim protectors in a limited role. 

Kel’el Ware, a former five-star prospect from Little Rock, Arkansas, started last season projected to be a first-round pick and will be looking to regain the hype and buzz surrounding his name after transferring from Oregon to Indiana.

Kyle Filipowski led Duke in scoring and rebounding as a freshman, averaging 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds, his 16 double-doubles topped all Division I freshman in 2022-23

Rafael also shares this thoughts on Trevon Brazile and DaRon Holmes, who he projected as 2023 firs rounds picks last season.

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