Kentucky’s Top Available 2020 Power Forwards
With the loss of the Sweet Sixteen and no spring AAU where they could play as unsigned Seniors, there are a lot of Seniors across Kentucky still looking for their college destination. With graduation not too far away and college…
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Continue ReadingWith the loss of the Sweet Sixteen and no spring AAU where they could play as unsigned Seniors, there are a lot of Seniors across Kentucky still looking for their college destination. With graduation not too far away and college on the horizon, here’s a look at the top available Seniors in the bluegrass state. They are broken down by position group and in order by their spot in the PHKY rankings.
Power Forwards
Alex Matthews Alex Matthews 6'5" | PF John Hardin | 2020 State KY , John Hardin – The newly announced Gatorade Player of the Year, Alex is still looking for a college home. Coming off a Senior season where he averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game, Matthews would probably argue with the idea of being called a power forward but he’s more of a stretch 4 in the modern game. He did shoot 41% from three on exactly 100 attempts this season so you can see the potential to be a wing eventually. He holds multiple D1 offers but hasn’t committed anywhere yet.
Rashad Bishop Rashad Bishop 6'7" | PF Ballard | 2020 State KY , Ballard – Probably my favorite prospect on this list, Bishop is a long and athletic dunking machine who doubles as an excellent two handed rebounder and a rim protector. Bishop is very bouncy at 6’7 and is probably the best athlete still available in the class.
Noah Courtney Noah Courtney 6'6" | PF Male | 2020 State KY , Male – Courtney had a disappointing Senior season as he found himself as the odd man out on a loaded Male roster but he should be a better college player than he was in high school this year because he possesses a ton of versatility he didn’t always get to show this season. As his perimeter shooting improves, he could be a wing eventually. For now he’s a face-up 4 that can get to the rim.
Eli Roberts Eli Roberts 6'7" | PF Manual | 2020 State KY , DuPont Manual – A traditional back to the basket post, Roberts is big and physical and capable of finishing above the rim. While he’s not a great rebounder, Eli is quick enough laterally to switch all 5 positions and can guard anyone on the floor. With his high academics, he could be a D1 walk-on or D3 star.
Treshawn Cody Treshawn Cody 6'3" | PF Lloyd Memorial | 2020 State KY , Lloyd Memorial – One of the biggest gems in the state, Cody is way off the recruiting radar for a lot of coaches but should be getting scholarship level looks. He’s long and extremely athletic. Treshawn plays above the rim and runs the floor like a deer. He’s basically a shorter Rashad Bishop Rashad Bishop 6'7" | PF Ballard | 2020 State KY .
Jamison Epps Jamison Epps 6'5" | PF Marion County | 2020 State KY , Marion County – Recently adding 2 Division I offers, Epps appears to be on his way to making a college decision in the near future. Coming out of a Senior season where he averaged 19 points and 14 rebounds per game, Jamison is likely to end up at the scholarship level in the near future.
Ben Carroll Ben Carroll 6'6" | PF Greenwood | 2020 State KY , Greenwood – A capable stretch 4, Carroll shot 38% from three as a Senior and averaged a team high 6 rebounds per contest. Ben isn’t the most physical forward you’ll find but he is capable of putting the ball on the floor and attacking the rim as more of a face up player than a back to the back scorer.
Rodrell Dryden Rodrell Dryden 6'5" | PF Greenup County | 2020 State KY , Greenup County – 19 points and 15 rebounds per game is nothing to sneeze at but Dryden suffers from being a bit of a “tweener” prospect. He’s long and athletic but he’s not quite big enough to be a true power forward while he doesn’t have the skill level yet to be a wing. Some junior college would be wise to offer Rodrell a scholarship and hope to transition him to a wing eventually.