2022: Senior Positional Rankings: PF’s

The final 2022 rankings are out.   We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at the power forwards for the graduating senior class.    Here are the top-9 PF’s in the 2022 class:  Elijah Saunders Elijah Saunders 6'8" | PF Sunnyslope | 2022 State AZ Sunnyslope The player of the year in 6A was nearly impossible to stop all year long. Him and Fort scored nearly 50% of their teams points each game. His combination of strength, power, skill and athleticism were hard to contain. He is headed to San Diego State.  Sadraque Nganga Sadraque Nganga 6'9" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State #37 Nation AZ AZ Compass Prep (Pictured)  The long forward is almost fully recovered from his injury last year and slowly looking like his old self. He hits 3's, rebounds at a high level and will push the ball and make a play to a teammate. He is headed to Boise State.  Colin Smith Colin Smith 6'8" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2022 State #115 Nation AZ AZ Compass Prep  A thicker forward with a pure stroke from the stripe. He rebounds the ball well and makes smart reads to teammates. He has a quick release and a compact stroke.  Terrance Dixon Terrance Dixon 6'8" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State AZ Bella Vista Prep  A wildly athletic four-man seems to explode off the floor when he dunks the ball or rebounds. His frame has become stronger since last year and his skill is polishing up from mid-range and in.  Trey Phillips Trey Phillips 6'6" | PF Brophy College Prep | 2022 State AZ Brophy Prep An athletic two-way forward seems to defend every position on the court. He plays bigger then his height suggests defending post players but will then switch on a guard easily. He rebounds, blocks shots and rim runs.  Cade Holzman Cade Holzman 6'7" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State AZ Bella Vista Prep A face-up four-man can score it inside and out. He has a nice stroke from mid to the 3pt line and gets out on the break and will flush it down.  Will Coates Will Coates 6'8" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2022 State AZ Phhoenix Prep A sharp shooter with size and fluidity. He handles the ball fairly well and can push the pace after he rebounds. His best skill is clearly his shooting off the catch from the 3pt line.    Remington Rofer Remington Rofer 6'7" | PF Skyline Prep | 2022 State AZ Skyline Prep A tough forward transferred over from Cali and had a a very good season. He shoots it comfortably from mid to the 3 and rebounds well.  Micah Pierce Micah Pierce 6'7" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2022 State AZ Phhoenix Prep An ascending forward is another who had a breakout season. He rebounds with a high motor, plays above the rim on the break and in the half court setting. He is making more 3's then ever before and his footwork has improved.