aiden sherrell
2024 Flory Bidunga
Top 5 ranked Flory Bidunga at Adidas 3SSB Chapter 1! @3SSBCircuit @FBidunga pic.twitter.com/QL8jpPvoXx
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) April 22, 2023
The 5-star center from Indiana has likely been the most physically imposing big on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. Bidunga is an explosive finisher that gets off the ground extremely quick. He generally scores as a release valve on dumpoffs/lobs and putbacks, but is starting to display the ability to put the ball on the floor for a few dribbles as a face-up option. Defensively, the quick twitch jumping definitely manifests, as Flory is an imposing rim protector and rebounder with a good motor.
The good news here is that Bidunga is set to take a second visit to Michigan later this month. Flory was Juwan Howard's very first stop of the April live evaluation period and there's no secret he sits near the top of the board, if not the number one overall priority. Flory has also visited Florida, Auburn, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue and Butler. All that said, I wouldn't get my hopes up here. Bidunga's AAU program has major connections with Cincinnati and all signs still point to the Bearcats based on my latest intel.
2024 Aiden Sherrell
This not even the full package 🥷🏾 pic.twitter.com/HfiIbidxj7
— aidensherrell_3 (@AidenSherrell) April 26, 2023
Aiden has been really productive on the EYBL circuit, averaging 13.5ppg on 56% FG while only playing 18.5 minutes per game on a loaded Vegas Elite team that is undefeated through 8 games. Sherrell is a very skilled big with some guard-like skills. The 4-star forward is capable of knocking down pull-ups from both distance and midrange, and the handle/shot-creation is definitely a plus relative to his position. He's not necessarily quick-twitch, but is an above-average athlete in terms of agility and verticality.
Michigan made a top 8 back in February along with Alabama, USC, UNLV Michigan State, Oklahoma, Ohio State and Arizona State. Plans to visit Michigan and gave standard fluff to ON3 in late April:
Michigan: “I have a great relationship with Coach Juwan (Howard). He sees me being a key player in their program. He could really help me grow as a player if I went there.”
Aiden is originally from Michigan, hence the Midwest vibe to this recruitment despite currently attending high school in Arizona. Has visited Michigan State, Alabama, and UNLV. You know the general rule at this point - if no visit comes to fruition, this probably isn't a serious affair.
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