Best Available: KY 2017 Posts
With a number of Kentucky’s 2017 prospects already making their college decisions, Prep Hoops Kentucky breaks down the top remaining prospects at the post position.
Prince Anosike, Perry County Central (6’8)
Anosike averaged 8.6 points and and 8.6 rebounds on the season, help leading Perry County Central to the Kentucky state tournament. In the state tournament quarterfinal, Anosike scored 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Malik Henry, Cordia (PF, 6’6)
Cordia finished the season 13-11, while Henry averaged 10.5 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Idris Akinyemi, Perry County Central (6’8)
Part of Perry County Central’s two-headed post monster along with Anosike, Akinyemi averaged 7.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
O’Neal Swint, Jr, Louisville Western (PF, 6’5)
Swint orginally played for Louisville Central before transferring over to Western. This season Swint averaged 12 points and 5.7 rebounds.
Peter Whitman, Lexington Catholic (6’8)
Whitman helped lead Lexington Catholic to the 12th Region tournament championship game, falling to then favorite Scott County. On the year, Whitman averaged 8.3 points and and 6.6 rebounds.
Bryson Asher, North Laurel (6’8)
Asher helped lead North Laurel to a 24-8 overall record and a trip to the 13th Region tournament, averaging 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Asher played AAU ball with MATTs Mustangs.