2022 Rankings Update: Power Forwards
Early indication is that power forward will become 2022’s deepest position group. While several Division I prospect headline the bunch, several others have potential to reach those heights or eventually star at the D-II, D-III, and NAIA levels. CLICK TO…
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Continue ReadingEarly indication is that power forward will become 2022’s deepest position group. While several Division I prospect headline the bunch, several others have potential to reach those heights or eventually star at the D-II, D-III, and NAIA levels.
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[no. 5] Kebba Njie | 6-7 PF | Centerville / C2K Elite
Njie has a range of strengths that are unteachable — height, wide frame, quickness, and motor. He can already defend four positions at the high school level, and even if that number chops in half in college it’s still an asset. Plays hard. Njie goes after loose balls, sprints in transition, and actively pursues the rebound. Long arms. Defends in space.
As a scorer, Njie is comfortable shooting contested baby hooks from several feet away from the rim. Shooting mechanics are very good and has proven that his range extends to the 3-point line. His comfort from inside and outside is impressive. Njie can also make tough passes and displays a feel.
Kebba is the younger brother of Centerville 6-foot-9 senior Mo Njie, a senior.
[no. 7] Josiah Harris | 6-6 PF | Richmond Heights / All Ohio Red
Strong, versatile scorer with broad shoulders and a motor. Harris can stretch out opposing bigs with a capable catch-and-shoot 3-point shot. He, however, likes to go inside and score through the body. Puts back offensive rebounds with touch and constant effort. Flashes ball-handling ability.
[no. 11] Joshua Whiteside | 6-6 PF | St. Charles / Nova (Reese)
Whiteside combines skill with power and continued to display layers to his game throughout his 15U season. As an inside scorer, he plays with power and plays through contact. Flashes skilled face-up moves when he catches in the mid-range. Whiteside can even handle it in transition and make a move from the perimeter. Good passer. Blocks shots with good timing and it helps that he can absorb a bump to recover immediately.
Ohio offered.
[no. 22] Brandon McLaughlin | 6-7 PF | Heath / Nova (Reese)
Face-up forward whose ball skills and nimble moves resemble that of a guard’s. McLaughlin makes a play or two every game that is freakishly impressive and usually involves splitting defenders with a spin move gather or crossover. Natural scoring touch. Good rebounder.
[no. 23] Rich Rolf | 6-6 PF | Centerville / Mid Ohio Pumas (Seeman) 16U
Rolf has missed at least half of the last 12 months because of a knee injury. He returned in late-July, however, to finish the grassroots season with a 16U Pumas team. He appeared healthy and provided the same energy he usually does when we caught him in action.
A truly remarkable rebounder who gets to the ball outside of his area and high-points shots off the rim. Briskly slides around opponents to get to where the ball is going — an attribute that helps him front the post in a hurry, too. Rolf flashes ball skills as a face-up scorer. Skilled interior passer.
[no. 30] Troy Scowden | 6-6 PF | Buckeye Valley / JH1 Elite
Physical slasher who plays with effort. Scowden has a lean frame and often powers through traffic to grab a board or score it at the rack. Capable outside shooter. He impressed attacking the closeout when opponents begin respecting the jumper.
[no. 34] Adam Duvall | 6-6 PF | Beavercreek
Mobile forward who could realistically transition to the wing because of his ball skills and agility. Duvall rips through from the elbow to attack the rim. Athletic.
[no. 42] Sean Craig | 6-5 PF | Northview / Hopson Elite
Craig is rare in that he has an all-around game just one season into his high school career. If anything, extending his shooting range is the next skill to fine-tune. Beyond skill and fundamentals, Craig is a terrific defensive communicator. Versatile on both ends. Consistent and poised.
[no. 43] Tavian Tatum | 6-4 PF | Garfield Heights / Ohio Basketball Club
Bouncy rebounder with the tools to become a dangerous rim runner and shot-blocker. Runs like the wind. Quick jumper. Plays with effort. Strong body.
[no. 71] Jack Kenneally | 6-5 PF | Holy Name / Hoop City Ohio
Kenneally size, shooting capability, and chiseled frame immediately stand out. He’s capable of hitting from distance. Will likely contribute for Holy Name as a sophomore and we’re intrigued to see him compete at that level.
[no. 73] Josh Kattus | 6-3 PF | Moeller / Mid Ohio Pumas (Sheldon)
Kattus combines a very strong body and soft touch to fill it up inside. Goes over the shoulder and makes finishing through contact look easy. Keeps opponents away from the glass with box outs. Competitor.