(2024) Sophomore Positional Rankings: PF’s
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The new 2024 rankings are out. We dive into the positional rankings. We move over to the power forwards in the sophomore class. An intriguing long term, high upside group who rivals the PG group as arguably the…
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Continue ReadingThe new 2024 rankings are out.
We dive into the positional rankings. We move over to the power forwards in the sophomore class.
An intriguing long term, high upside group who rivals the PG group as arguably the top position group.
Here are the top-8 PF’s in the 2024 class:
Jai Anthoni Bearden Jai Anthoni Bearden 6'6" | SF Sunnyslope | 2024 State AZ Kellis
A top-5 player is a top-tier defensive player for the young Kellis team. He can play the 2-5 for them and handles the ball well for a forward and can get downhill and flush it down. He is a capable 3pt shooter and will rebound and block shots at a high level.
Jovan Milicevic Jovan Milicevic 6'9" | PF Canyon International Academy | 2024 State #100 Nation AZ Dream City Christian
The most skilled forward in the class can make and take any shot. He can dunk the ball but he clearly relies on skill and not athleticism. His jumper from mid to the 3pt line off the catch is pure and he can create a little for himself as well off the bounce.
Ring Nyeri Ring Nyeri 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2024 State #256 Nation AZ Liberty
One of the most unique players in the entire class is kind of on his own. He has good size for a forward and can handle it, shoot 3’s, block shots at a high level and rebound in and out of his area. If he can finally stay healthy, he could be a big reason the Lions make a deep playoff run.
Nathan Wanjohi Nathan Wanjohi 6'6" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 AZ Ironwood
A long and skilled power forward could be the future of the program the next two years after Ringo graduates. He has legit skill from inside and out and rebounds at a high level. A stock riser whose best ball is clearly ahead of him.
Jaevyn Yancey Jaevyn Yancey 6'7" | PF Eduprize | 2024 State AZ Higley
Another high upside forward is just figuring it out. He had some big games in the off season and was one of the stock risers of the class. He runs the floor, rim runs, rebounds and can score it from the perimeter.
Hunter Wales Hunter Wales 6'6" | PF Scottsdale Christian Academy | 2024 State AZ SCA
An inside and out threat with some size in the family. His senior older brother is 6’7+ and Hunter is most likely not done growing. He can shoot the 3 plus has a nice touch inside to score. He is right up there with one of the better shooting forwards in the class.
Grant Woods Grant Woods 6'6" | PF Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ Gilbert Christian
A sharp shooting forward is probably the next best shooter behind Milicevic and close with Wales. He loves the 3pt stroke and can rattle them off quickly. He is a strong rebounder in his area and him and Lightfoot will be a tough tandem for the next couple years for the Knights upfront.
Bobby Smith Bobby Smith 6'6" | PF Salpointe Catholic | 2024 State AZ Salpointe Catholic
A skilled forward who played well recently at the Southwest Basketball Camp. He is strong, smart and can score it from inside and out. He will be a starter when 2022 6’5 Baker graduates next year and continue with the always strong Salpointe Catholic talent.