Who is Chet Holmgren and why should basketball fans care?

Chet Holmgren is a name college basketball fans need to keep an eye on

So who is Chet Holmgren? That is a question college basketball fans may not be asking once next fall rolls around.

Holmgren is currently in high school and projects to be one of the top recruits in the 2021 class. The Minnesota native stands 7-feet tall and was in the national spotlight Thursday night. He showed up in a big way for a nationwide audience and proved why he could end up being a future NBA star.

Keep an eye on Chet Holmgren

Holmgren is a big-man who is still filling into his frame. He is ranked as the top center in the nation and is garnering interest from top programs such as Gonzaga, Minnesota, Michigan, and the list goes on.

This list should also expand once he is able to show off more of his natural abilities at the age of 18. The recruiting world has been flipped upside down in 2020 and it is easy to forget about all the top prospects sitting out there in the high school ranks.

Holmgren has the frame of a player who is still waiting to fill out and reach his full potential. Of course, the stats may not tell the full tale in 2020 given the fact games could be canceled due to COVID-19.

Holmgren is a top recruit in the 2021 class. He is a dynamic player who fits the NBA mold of a big-man who can do it all. Seeing high school basketball games in 2020 is a treat and watching Holmgren play should show fans that he is a clear one-and-done player ready to dominate in the NBA as soon as he is eligible.