Top Illinois 2022 Post Prospects
Who are the top tier prospects at the post positions in 2022? These are the highest ranked power forwards and centers in the class in our latest update! AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young | 2022…
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Continue ReadingWho are the top tier prospects at the post positions in 2022? These are the highest ranked power forwards and centers in the class in our latest update!
AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #55 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #1
The new Whitney Young Dolphin is the premier prospect in the state’s junior class. The four man has a tremendous combination of size, skill, mobility, athleticism, and upside. He made major growth in his game as a sophomore playing more on the perimeter while also still showcasing his big time game around the hoop. So smooth and fluid with everything he does scoring, rebounding, running the floor, and being an impactful player on the defensive end. Five-star national recruit.
Kyle Thomas Kyle Thomas 6'8" | C St. Joesph | 2022 State #183 Nation IL (St. Joseph’s)
Current Ranking: #3
The St. Joe’s 6’8” five man snatches rebounds in traffic, gets on the glass for second chance points, throws down monster jams, and protects the rim defensively. Even flashed a mid-range jumper that he is slowly developing. His defensive game has always been his strength rebounding and shot blocking, but the offense is starting to come along!
Robbie Avila Robbie Avila 6'9" | PF Oak Forest | 2022 State #225 Nation IL (Oak Forest)
Current Ranking: #4
Avila is a 6’8” four man that is excellent rim running for points beating his man down the floor. He runs straight down the middle of the floor and is rewarded over and over again with scores. Works well in the pick/roll, crashes the glass for put backs, and can stretch the floor with his shooting. That is why he is so intriguing fitting the new age game with his deep touch as a shooter. High-major big man!
Braden Huff Braden Huff 6'11" | PF Glenbard West | 2022 State #58 Nation IL (Glenbard West)
Current Ranking: #5
The skilled 6’9” four man from Glenbard West is absolutely dynamic with his all-around skill set. Huff has the ability to put it on the deck scoring off the bounce on euro steps and spin moves in the lane. He can take it coast to coast handling on his own. Plus shooter that has such a free and easy stroke. Crashes the glass for offensive rebounds. Runs the floor with fluidity.
Xavier Lewis Xavier Lewis 6'7" | PF Tf South | 2022 State IL (TF South)
Current Ranking: #10
Fits that new age power forward position perfectly with his length and high end athleticism. Finishes in the pick/roll, puts it on the deck for dunks, and catches lobs. Quick to the offensive glass. Defensively he uses his long arms both laterally and vertically.
Danny Wolf Danny Wolf 6'9" | PF Northfield Mount Hermon | 2022 #137 Nation IL (Lake Forest Academy)
Current Ranking: #19
Wolfe is a face up four that is a quality athlete. Sprouted up to 6’10” he is a high level shot maker that drills shots from all over the floor. Very skilled all-around player that can dish the rock well for a big man.
Dylan Arnett Dylan Arnett 6'9" | PF DePaul Prep | 2022 State IL (DePaul Prep)
Current Ranking: #20
Arnett has flown up the rankings this summer with his play for the Illinois Wolves in their competitive scrimmages. Strong bodied four man that has greatly improved athletically. He threw down several explosive dunks in a variety of games. Shot blocking presence. Can stretch the floor with his shooting and pop it from mid-range too. Really made major strides as a shooter.
Xavier Amos Xavier Amos 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #233 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #25
Strong bodied 6’7” four with broad shoulders. Quality athlete that shined with the Illinois Stars when we saw them. Rebounded well, tough defender, and has emerging skill offensively. Could be a breakout player for the Dolphins this season.
Sulaimon Agiste Sulaimon Agiste 6'8" | C Michelle Clark | 2022 State IL (Michelle Clark)
Current Ranking: #26
Agiste is a 6’8” projectable five that has long arms and is oozing upside. Rim runner that finishes dump off passes around the hoop. Defensively he can standout with the way he blocks shots.
Emondrek Ford Emondrek Ford 6'8" | PF Bloom | 2022 State IL (Bloom)
Current Ranking: #27
The 6’8” power forward is very bouncy and active on the glass with a quick second jump. Once he adds more strength should be an even better rebounder as he high points them in traffic already. Offensively he opened our eyes knocking down a three every now and then. Also can put it on the deck from the mid-post and in. Shot blocking presence that contests shots.
Christian Meeks Christian Meeks 6'6" | SF Homewood Flossmoor | 2022 State IL (Homewood Flossmoor)
Current Ranking: #28
Meeks is a high energy forward that plays harder than anyone on the floor. That translates into production. He is so quick with an elite second jump. Gets a ton of his points off second chance opportunities on the glass. Big time rim runner in transition for easy buckets. Defensively he is one of the top players in his class guarding all over the floor with the best of them.