Updated 2021 Rankings: Top Posts
Our Class of 2021 rankings have been updated and there were definitely some notes and game film to go over in order to make our best placements for now. With that said, here’s a look at the top posts we…
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Continue ReadingOur Class of 2021 rankings have been updated and there were definitely some notes and game film to go over in order to make our best placements for now. With that said, here’s a look at the top posts we identified in the class.
Nathan Bittle Nathan Bittle 6'11" | C Prolific Prep | 2021 State #20 Nation CA-N , Crater – Ranked #1
Bittle is not only the top-ranked post in the class but he’s the top-ranked post in the entire state of Oregon. And what’s funny is the 6-foot-11 won’t be chained down to the post at the college level. Bittle certainly defends the paint where his 7-foot-4 inch wingspan is incredibly difficult to shoot over and he will end up as one of the state’s all-time leading shot-blockers at any level. But offensively his strength lies in his ability to hit deep daggers from long range and he’s also improved his ability to create off the bounce. Bittle is a Top 20 ranked player nationally and is line to be the next in-state member that is named a McDonald’s All-American.
Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge 6'7" | PF Jefferson | 2021 #228 Nation OR , Jefferson – #3
Rawlins-Kibonge was named 6A Player of the Year and some would think it was amazing considering he wasn’t but the fourth leading scorer on the Jefferson squad. The reason the 6-foot-7 post earned the honor was because he was the most dominant defensive player, whether it was erasing shot attempts around the hoop, grabbing steals on the perimeter, or even setting up and taking charges in the paint. Rawlins-Kibonge can certainly utilize his length and athleticism to score in the paint and has an underrated jumper, but he could go scoreless and still make a huge impact on the game. He’s likely to be a football-first player in college with offers from some of the top programs in the nation but don’t rule out a future with some hoops at the next level as well.
Kamron Robinson Kamron Robinson 6'8" | C Jefferson | 2020 NV , Jefferson – #4
As if having one dominant post wasn’t enough, Jefferson could also turn to Robinson in the paint and what many don’t know is that the 6-foot-8 rising senior often came off the bench for the Demos. He’s maintained his weight and conditioning and showed great mobility both around the hoop and up and down the floor this past season. Robinson has a very soft touch on his shot and can actually knock down open threes. He’s also a master of knowing where his own missed shots may go and grabbing the offensive rebound for putbacks. Like the other top posts in the state he’s garnered a significant amount of Division I interest and has already officially visited Montana.
Dane Erikstrup Dane Erikstrup 6'10" | C Beaverton | 2021 State OR , Beverton – #9
Continuing to rise up the rankings is Erikstrup who really emerged as a force as a junior. The 6-foot-10 post was the one player every team in the Metro League had to game plan against because he was such hard to defend down low. He can score and finish with both hands and is very effective at following up his own shot. Erikstrup also has the ability to face up and hit perimeter shots out past the three-point line. This off-season he’s been working on his conditioning and overall athleticism and there is increasing buzz among Division I schools monitoring his progress.
Josh Wart Josh Wart 6'6" | PF Amity | 2021 State OR , Amity – #17
Wart continues to be one of the biggest sleepers in the state, largely because he plays at the 3A level and hasn’t played much on the club circuit scene. At 6-foot-7 and built like a brickhouse, he’s extremely effective in the post against small school competition but he’s more than just brute strength. The ambidextrous Wart can step away from the hoop and either sink jumpers or create off the dribble, and use his athleticism and lift to finish with power dunks. There’s no question that Wart would be a steal for any D-II or NAIA in-state school as others will likely be interested if they find out about him.