2021 Rankings Positional Breakdown: Power Forwards
When evaluating Power Forwards, I look at several different things. How is their inside game on both ends of the floor? Do they play well with their back to the basket and can they defend in the paint with their…
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Continue ReadingWhen evaluating Power Forwards, I look at several different things. How is their inside game on both ends of the floor? Do they play well with their back to the basket and can they defend in the paint with their size and footwork? Can they step out and play on the perimeter or can they hit midrange jumpshots? How well to they rebound the basketball and can they run the floor? Versatile players highlight our Top 10 PFs below.
Name | Current Ranking | Height | High School | College Commitment |
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Kalen Etzler | 3 | 6'8 | Convoy Crestview | Ohio State |
Jalin Billingsley | 4 | 6'7 | Lutheran East | |
Tyrese Hughey | 8 | 6'6 | Thomas Worthington | |
Josh Irwin | 19 | 6'6 | West Geauga | |
Royal Sibley | 26 | 6'6 | Whitehall | |
Henry Raynor | 30 | 6'7 | St. Ignatius | |
Skyler Schmidt | 35 | 6'6 | Clermont Northeastern | |
Elhadji Thiam | 36 | 6'6 | Pickerington Central | |
Mitch Raifsnider | 44 | 6'8 | Margaretta | |
Ryan Suever | 45 | 6'7 | Ottoville |
By the Numbers:
- 3 prospects from NW Ohio, 3 prospects from NE Ohio, 3 prospects from Central Ohio, and 1 prospect from SW Ohio.
- 2 of the Top 5 prospects in the state (Etzler and Billingsley)
- 1 state champion (Etzler)
- 1 college commitment so far (Etzler is committed to Ohio State)
Others
Jason Foster Jason Foster 6'5" | SF Olentangy Orange | 2021 State OH (Olentangy Orange)
Aidan Reichert Aidan Reichert 6'4" | PF Jackson Center | 2021 State OH (Jackson Center)
Owen Nichols Owen Nichols 6'7" | PF Ottawa-Glandorf | 2021 State OH (Ottawa-Glandorf)
Carter Jones Carter Jones 6'4" | PF Centerburg | 2021 State OH (Centerburg)
Jainaz Cameron Jainaz Cameron 6'6" | PF Lima Senior | 2021 State OH (London)