Skills Breakdown: Top 10 Low Post Scorers
Who says there are no post players in Nevada? In this article, we take a look at our top 10 low post scorers in the state. 1. Jaden Westwood Jaden Westwood 6'1" | CG Piute | 2022 UT 6’9 PF…
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Continue ReadingWho says there are no post players in Nevada? In this article, we take a look at our top 10 low post scorers in the state.
1. Jaden Westwood Jaden Westwood 6'1" | CG Piute | 2022 UT 6’9 PF Coronado 2022 (#2PHN 2022)
Feet: 94
Hands: 92
Post Moves: 90
Finishing: 94
Overall: 92.5
This was a close one between Kohler and Jefferson, however, Kohler is slightly taller and while Jefferson grades out higher in some areas, Kohler’s overall grade won out.
2. Joshua Jefferson Joshua Jefferson 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2022 State #158 Nation NV 6’7 PF Liberty 2022 (#3PHN 2022)
Feet: 90
Hands: 92
Post Moves: 96
Finishing: 90
Overall: 92
Jefferson and Kohler are clearly the top 2 low post scorers in the state, and I hope I get to watch them battle for the next 2 seasons. Jefferson’s best skill is his post moves, as he has an array of moves that free him for easy looks down low.
3. Nati AsFaw Nati AsFaw 6'5" | PF Del Sol | 2020 State NV 6’5 PF Del Sol 2020 (#18PHN 2020) (featured image)
Feet: 93
Hands: 88
Post Moves: 86
Finishing: 91
Overall: 89.5
AsFaw has terrific feet and is strong as a bull. He likes to utilize a quick spin move as his main weapon in post-up situations, and he finishes well around the rim through contact.
4. Michael Klekas Michael Klekas 6'3" | SF Elko | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Elko 2022 (#10PHN 2022)
Feet: 85
Hands: 88
Post Moves: 91
Finishing: 91
Overall: 88.7
Klekas is the shortest player on the list, however, his low post arsenal is as good as anyones. Most effective move may be his lefty jump hook over his right shoulder.
5. Kareem Rowe Kareem Rowe 6'6" | PF McQueen | 2020 State NV 6’6 PF McQueen 2020 (#23PHN 2023)
Feet: 88
Hands: 90
Post Moves: 89
Finishing: 89
Overall: 89
Part of Rowe’s success comes from his sheer will to compete. Outside of Julian Strawther Julian Strawther 6'6" | SF Liberty | 2020 State #57 Nation NV and Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2021 State #4 Nation NV , no player was surrounded by more bodies than Rowe. Despite that, he managed to show great concentration and the ability to finish with several players hanging on him.
6. Dario Domingos Dario Domingos 6'7" | PF Desert Valley Prep | 2020 State NV 6’7 PF Desert Valley Prep (#27PHN 2020)
Feet: 85
Hands: 85
Post Moves: 90
Finishing: 88
Overall: 87
Dario will simply try to bully his opponents when he gets the opportunity. However, the 6’7 Power forward also has good hands and can be nimble enough to squeeze and finish through low post double teams.
7. Anthony Swift Anthony Swift 6'6" | SF Desert Pines | 2021 #189 Nation CA-S 6’7 PF Desert Pines 2021 (#5PHN 2021)
Feet: 83
Hands: 84
Post Moves: 87
Finishing: 89
Overall: 85.7
You could really see Swift’s post-game developing throughout the season. I attribute some of it to knocking off the rust after sitting out all of the previous year. He has a nice turnaround jumper that is extremely effective because of his wingspan and lift.
8. Kendrick Gilbert Kendrick Gilbert 6'5" | PF Durango | 2020 State NV 6’5 PF Durango 2020 (#15PHN 2020)
Feet: 86
Hands: 84
Post Moves: 85
Finishing: 88
Overall: 85.7
Gilbert is the perfect example of a player that does one thing but does it well. He is going to finish down low while using the rim to shield defenders. The “Human Mikan Drill” averaged nearly 17 per game this year with that exact move.
9. Jan Madi Ngock Jan Madi Ngock 6'6" | PF Trinity | 2021 State NV 6’6 PF Trinity International 2021 (#15PHN 2021) –
Feet: 82
Hands: 83
Post Moves: 85
Finishing: 93
Overall: 85.7
I don’t think JMN has developed into a true post player yet, however, he certainly has the ability to develop into one. He plays well in P&R basketball and has soft enough hands to catch on the move.
10. Jaylon Lee Jaylon Lee 6'8" | C Arbor View | 2020 State NV 6’8 PF Arbor View 2020 (#12PHN 2020) –
Feet: 79
Hands: 84
Post Moves: 84
Finishing: 88
Overall: 83.7
Lee has the physical tools. I question his agility and nimbleness, however, he’s so strong and powerful that he certainly is a force when he does catch down low. Right now he is predominately right hand over left shoulder, if he can develop a counter, he has a chance to play for a long time.