Finding value at center is often the difference between building a balanced fantasy roster and scrambling for rebounds and blocks off the waiver wire. While elite big men come with steep draft-day price tags, the position also offers hidden upside in players who may not be household names but can deliver efficient scoring, boards, and defensive stats when given the opportunity.
Identifying these sleepers requires looking past surface-level box scores and focusing on team context, roster turnover, and playing-time trends. With several frontcourts around the league in transition, there’s a clear path for under-the-radar centers to carve out meaningful roles, and potentially swing fantasy matchups in your favor. Here are some of my favorite sleepers at the center position:
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