Top Illinois 2022 Post Prospects
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Who are the premier prospects in the Illinois 2022 class at the power forward and center positions? We break it down right here in Top Illinois 2022 Post Prospects! AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young |…
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Continue ReadingWho are the premier prospects in the Illinois 2022 class at the power forward and center positions? We break it down right here in Top Illinois 2022 Post Prospects!
AJ Casey AJ Casey 6'8" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #55 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #2
Casey holds on to the top post spot in the class. The Whitney Young and Meanstreets power forward is a versatile and athletic post that impacts the game on both ends. Offensively he can rim run, score in the post with quick moves, and get buckets taking his man off the bounce facing up. On defense he brings switchablity along with a presence protecting the rim.
Braden Huff Braden Huff 6'11" | PF Glenbard West | 2022 State #58 Nation IL (Glenbard West)
Current Ranking: #3
Huff is along with Casey and Schutt one of the three premier prospects in the class. The lefty power forward fits the new age game as a playmaker at the four spot. Excellent passer, cutter, shooter, and overall playmaker. Skilled post scorer that is a good rebounder that can push on his own when needed. Solid shot blocker.
Robbie Avila Robbie Avila 6'9" | PF Oak Forest | 2022 State #225 Nation IL (Oak Forest)
Current Ranking: #8
Avila is another extremely skilled post prospect. His best attribute is probably his passing. He can pick his opponent apart with his ability to dish from the high post or on the block. Finds shooters and cutters in the perfect positions to score. As a scorer he has a slo mo game where he creates from the mid-post and brings excellent footwork on the block.
Xavier Amos Xavier Amos 6'7" | PF Whitney Young | 2022 State #233 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Current Ranking: #9
Amos has played outstanding throughout the calendar year. He had a good high school season which gave him helium which he carried through July. Athletic and wiry strong power forward that scores with quickness around the hoop. Rim runs, puts it on the deck, and has improved as a shooter. Rebounds with tenacity and is a shot blocking presence.
Nick Martinelli Nick Martinelli 6'6" | SF Glenbrook South | 2022 State #235 Nation IL (Glenbrook South)
Current Ranking: #10
Martinelli is a combo forward that will probably play power forward for Elon at the next level. Such a crafty player that that makes plays off the bounce scoring and dishing. Scores in the paint with soft touch and sound post moves. Highly efficient prospect that will make an impact from day one.
NJ Benson NJ Benson 6'8" | C Mt. Vernon | 2022 State #238 Nation IL (Mt. Vernon)
Current Ranking: #11
Benson jumps ahead of Thomas by one spot to become the highest rated center in the class. Strong and super athletic five man that plays above the rim with explosiveness. Light on his feet for how big he is. Thunderous finisher that rebounds well in his area.
Kyle Thomas Kyle Thomas 6'8" | C St. Joesph | 2022 State #183 Nation IL (Benet)
Current Ranking: #12
Thomas is a prospect that will be making the move over to Benet from St. Joseph’s after that school closed. He has all the physical tools you could want with his strength, size, and athleticism. Runs the floor very well and has potential as a post scorer.