2021 Rankings Update: Sleeper Power Forwards
Fours are often both looked at for rebounding and defensive versatility. An inside and outside scoring game is needed to stick out. Can you defend the post and switch onto a guard? The modern power forward is a tough position.…
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Continue ReadingFours are often both looked at for rebounding and defensive versatility. An inside and outside scoring game is needed to stick out. Can you defend the post and switch onto a guard?
The modern power forward is a tough position. But, hey, someone’s going to figure out a way to combine these skills and earn a scholarship. And some of those guys are right here:
[no. 40] Desmond Watson | 6-4 F | Columbus DeSales / All Ohio Red
Mismatch problem because of his ball skills, strength, and quickness. Watson twists up forwards when they’re on an island with him. Effective facing up from the elbow and working out of the triple threat. Watson also changes directions quickly with his dribble out to the arch. Finishes through contact.
[no. 42] Enavell Lighty | 6-6 PF | Shaker Heights / Hardwork Basketball – White
Lighty remains Ohio’s best kept secret having not played last season at Shaker after transferring from VASJ. His bloodline, ball skills, and size keep Lighty in the mix. Playing consistently over the next year, however, is crucial.
[no. 43] Elhadji Thiam | 6-6 PF | Pickerington Central / Ohio Hoopsters – Tillman
Fluid and lanky rim protector. Thiam is also effective from the mid-post, often using the glass from the middle of the lane. Covers space quickly because of his length and quickness. Active. Crashes the glass. Adding size to his frame will make him more of a capable rebounder at the next level.
[no. 48] Jainaz Cameron | 6-5 PF | London / NEO Tru Game
Bruising post who dives to the basket for rebounds and straight-line-drives. Cameron provides rebounding because of his activity and bounce. Occasionally displays an outside jumper. Finishes with power.
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[no. 71] Noah Peeples | 6-3 PF | Buchtel / Rebels 17U
Productive face-up player who operates both elbows, the short corner, and block. Although he’s short for a four, Peeples is both long and quick off the ground. Out-rebounds larger athletes with effort and elevation. Great touch inside. Quickly spins and steps through to create at-the-rim shots.
[no. 75] Ryan Suever | 6-7 PF | Ottoville
Suever blocks shots with length and has ball skills. He can create an over the shoulder shot for himself around the rim. His size is an asset defensively.
[no. 77] Aidan Reichert | 6-4 PF | Jackson Center / Shining Star – Price
Effort-big and productive scorer. The lefty is in Ohio’s Mount Rushmore of guys who sprint the floor. Very effective scorer from the post because of his touch over the shoulder. Powerful shoulders and great length. Reichert can shoot it from outside but being more consistent would potentially open up his recruitment to scholarship programs.
[no. 79] Kristopher McClure | 6-4 PF | St. Xavier / Apex
Intriguing lengthy frame and the ability to shoot it. McClure likes to face-up and hoist jumpers over the defense. A high-release allows him to hit over the contest. Upside as a pick-and-pop guy who can provide rebounding.
[no. 91] Chris Strzempka | 6-5 PF | Findlay
Bouncy kid with the athleticism and frame of a small forward. He can defend multiple spots. Lengthy. Operates the dunker spot and flushes two-handed dunks on drop downs. Flashes the outside jumper and if it becomes consistent Strzempka will draw D-II college interest.
[no. 92] Damontay Raglin | 6-5 PF | Trotwood / Team Flyght
Physically imposes his will around the basket as a scorer. Goes through the teeth of the defense by lowering the shoulder or spinning into a layup. Shows skill out of the face-up. Rebounding machine. Can defend in space.