2019 Best Available from Arizona: Power forwards/Posts
The season is done and we now look at who is still available. Let’s look at the power forwards and centers. Who can score it on many levels and defend the post or out in space. 1. Rick Issanza C…
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Continue ReadingThe season is done and we now look at who is still available. Let’s look at the power forwards and centers. Who can score it on many levels and defend the post or out in space.
1. Rick Issanza C 7’1″ Bella Vista Prep
Issanza is one of the best shot blockers in the entire West Coast. He has NBA height, length and bounce plus his timing is impeccable. He is a true rim runner and he can fly up the court with the best of them. He is primarily a paint scorer with put-backs, dunks and hook shots. He can face-up from time to time but still needs to show growth.
2. Emmanuel Tshimanga C 6’11” Bella Vista Prep
Tshimanga is a load down low in the paint. He gets position with his girth to rebound the ball at a high level and can block shots. He can face-up to the 3pt line and has a polished hook shot. If he can lean out some in college, he will be a valuable true 5-man.
3. Ajang Aguek PF 6’7″ Taylor Made Prep
Aguek is a long and athletic combo forward. He will most likely be a stretch-4 in college but can defend in space versus the guards/wings. He can shoot it from elbow and in and even extend out to the 3pt line. He is a high level rebounder and moves swiftly up the court. He recently got the test score he needed and he will be a coveted prospect.
4. Gavin Lloyd PF 6’8″ Gilbert Christian
Lloyd is a bouncy power forward. He can shoot it from deep plus maneuver inside to score. He has advanced post footwork and rebounds well. He is sneaky bouncy and plays physical.
5. Peyton Dickerson F 6’7″ Hillcrest Prep
Dickerson is a face-up 4-man. He is a dead-eye shooter with an ultra quick release. He has volleyball line range and moves smartly without the ball to get open. Once he gets it, he can give a ball fake and drive by to lay it in. He will most likely be a catch shooter in college. He rebounds well in his area and is ok defender in space.
6. John Harge PF 6’8″ Hillcrest Post Grad
Harge is thicker 4-man who can handle it. He is a very good passer and can score it from inside and out. He can shoot it from deep but is mostly a driver. He received his 1st D1 offer recently from Tulsa.
7. Carson Towt PF 6’7″ Gilbert
Towt is an inside outside threat. He is a tough and physical player and has improved greatly in the last year. He can shoot it from the perimeter plus rip through and go to work. He can play with his back to the basket and always seems to make the correct play on both sides of the court. He passes the ball well and rebounds at a high level. He is also a high academic kid.