With the newly updated 2023 rankings coming out this week, let’s jump into some positional breakdowns. Here’s a look at the top Sophomore power forwards and centers. We are going to skip over the players in the Top 10 of the class since those players have already been broken down in our Top 10 article.
Chandler Starks
ChandlerStarks6'6" | PFCovington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Covington Catholic - Starks is an old school post player who can play on the block or can catch the ball and face up to pass to cutters. He’s not much of a shooter from range but that could be because he doesn’t take many of them. He’s a threat to get a double-double every night out and has a chance to be a D1 recruit once he either grows or adds more stretch to his game.
Eian ElmerEianElmer6'6" | PFHolmes | 2023StateKY, Holmes - One of the best athletes in the class, Elmer should eventually transition to being a big wing. Eian has a ton of potential thanks to his size and athleticism but he has to get his motor running all the time if he wants to be a top tier player in the state.
John McCrearJohnMcCrear6'8" | PFLexington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Lexington Catholic - A great
With the newly updated 2023 rankings coming out this week, let’s jump into some positional breakdowns. Here’s a look at the top Sophomore power forwards and centers. We are going to skip over the players in the Top 10 of the class since those players have already been broken down in our Top 10 article.
Chandler StarksChandlerStarks6'6" | PFCovington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Covington Catholic - Starks is an old school post player who can play on the block or can catch the ball and face up to pass to cutters. He’s not much of a shooter from range but that could be because he doesn’t take many of them. He’s a threat to get a double-double every night out and has a chance to be a D1 recruit once he either grows or adds more stretch to his game.
Eian ElmerEianElmer6'6" | PFHolmes | 2023StateKY, Holmes - One of the best athletes in the class, Elmer should eventually transition to being a big wing. Eian has a ton of potential thanks to his size and athleticism but he has to get his motor running all the time if he wants to be a top tier player in the state.
John McCrearJohnMcCrear6'8" | PFLexington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Lexington Catholic - A great unknown because he just got eligible to play after moving from Michigan, John is 6’8 with a 7’3 wingspan and is an elite level rim protector and rebounder according to our friends with Prep Hoops Michigan. That size and athleticism is rare in Kentucky and his ceiling as a prospect has to be high.
Reece PotterReecePotter6'10" | CLexington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Lexington Catholic - After growing 6 inches this summer, Potter is 6’10 but has avoided some of the awkwardness that comes with growth spurts. Reece is a fluid athlete who is a great rim protector on defense and has the ability to score around the rim or step out a little and is a good free throw shooter.
Keith RobinsonKeithRobinson6'4" | PFDeSales | 2023StateKY, DeSales - Robinson squeezes all that he can out of his body as he plays with a tremendous motor. He’s effective as a scorer around the rim and can step out and shoot some. His long term ceiling depends on if he’s done growing or not but Keith has a great motor and the tools to be a double-double threat.
Other Names to Know:
Sosthene KambaSostheneKamba6'6" | PFEastern | 2023StateKY, Eastern - Anxious to see how he plays after barely playing high school ball last season but got D1 offers this summer.
Ian HigdonIanHigdon6'5" | PFNorth Oldham | 2023StateKY, North Oldham - Long and athletic forward who needs to eventually transition to a wing or stretch 4.
Ryan RoseRyanRose6'8" | PFPrestonsburg | 2023StateKY, Prestonsburg - Lots of potential at 6’8 but has to keep developing overall skill level and get more aggressive on offense.
Caleb BrooksCalebBrooks6'8" | CCooper | 2023StateKY, Cooper - Needs to bulk up to be a factor long term but the potential is there thanks to being 6’8.
Jaden BiggersJadenBiggers6'6" | PFBryan Station | 2023StateKY, Bryan Station - Old school post with a big body who knows how to use it. Good rebounder.
Will FurnishWillFurnish6'11" | CHarrison County | 2023StateKY, Harrison County - Huge at 6’11 but needs to keep improving athleticism to be a more well rounded player.
Sam GibsonSamGibson6'10" | CHoly Cross (Covington) | 2023StateKY, Covington Holy Cross - If he can improve athleticism, he’ll draw coaches thanks to big size.
Nolan HunterNolanHunter6'5" | PFScott | 2023StateKY, Scott - Two sport athlete plays hard and is an big body who can play above the rim.
ChandlerStarks6'6" | PFCovington Catholic | 2023StateKY, Covington Catholic - Starks is an old school post player who can play on the block or can catch the ball and face up to pass to cutters. He’s not much of a shooter from range but that could be because he doesn’t take many of them. He’s a threat to get a double-double every night out and has a chance to be a D1 recruit once he either grows or adds more stretch to his game.