2018 Best Available: Post Scorers
The end of the 2018 classes recruiting cycle is about over but there are still plenty of high-end players in the class to be had. Today, we look at some of the best of the best. Scoring at the next level is a valuable skill and much different than being a shooter. Here are some of the best post scorers left on the board.
First | Last Name | HT | POS | High School | Grassroots |
Evan | Nichols | 6’8 | C | Floyd Central | PCB 2K18 |
Alex | Gross | 6’8 | C | Hauser | MBA Select Indy 2018 |
Rilee | Epley | 6’5 | PF | Evansville Harrison | Pocket City 2018 |
Jared | Hofer | 6’10 | C | Blackhawk Christian | Gary Harris Elite 2018 |
Brennan | Fitzgerald | 6’6 | PF | Brebeuf Jesuit | GP Select 2018 |
Drake | Thompson | 6’6 | C | Blackhawk Christian | OPS 2018 |
Garrett | Pumphrey | 6’8 | C | Cambridge City Lincoln | Indiana Legends 2018 |
Will | Alcock | 6’6 | PF | Zionsville | GP Premier 2018-Devoe |
Sam | Fulton | 6’6 | PF | Evansville Mater Dei | N/A |
Breakdown: When breaking down the look of the post scorers, you have to be able to do anything around the paint you want. Things aren’t so focused on the stretch ability yet, definitely not at the lower levels so you still have to have that balance. At the top of the board, you are completely out of DI and DII talent. Not a surprise, these guys usually come off pretty quick relative to other positions. All the guys left fall into that DIII and NAIA area with Evan Nichols, Rilee Epley, Brennan Fitzgerald, and Alex Gross as those that have really had good seasons. Garrett Pumphrey and Jared Hofer have the most talent and will use college to boost their abilities. Also look for Will Alcock and Drake Thompson to be the steals of this class.