Top Available Post Players for 2017
Deshawn Thomas-PC Myrtle Beach Online The state of South Carolina has another talented class for 2017 overall. Here is a look at five of the top available post players in for the class. C Deshawn Thomas– The AC Flora HS…
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Continue ReadingThe state of South Carolina has another talented class for 2017 overall. Here is a look at five of the top available post players in for the class.
C Deshawn Thomas– The AC Flora HS senior provides a good post presence. Has a knack for rebounding and with a 7-foot-5 wingspan can disrupt shot selection with his length and block shots. Has a strong build that allows his to finish with contact and get big rebounds. Has big hands and large upper-body that makes him hard to stop in the post.
F Jalen Quick– The 6-foot-7 lefty at Wilson HS has the ability to knock down the 15-17 footer and can draw contact. Has the length to block a lot of shots and also disrupt shot selection. He has helped Wilson HS to a 10-0 record so far this season.
WF Ta’Seon “DJ” Johnson– The 6-foot-6 wing forward out of Timberland HS is more of a center now, needs to work on some of his footwork and post-moves. Has the size at the position to be a college prospect.
F Nevin Zink– At 22 Ft Academy, Zink is playing the power forward position, he is a skilled post player that does a really good job of finding a player and boxing-out when a shot goes up. This allows him to get a lot of rebounds. At 6-foot-8 he can score over either shoulder and has a soft touch around the basket. He can step out and knock down the 15-17 foot jumper.
C/F Rico Williams– A true point forward, Williams can handle the ball and can play down low. Rico has soft hands and a nice touch around the rim. He is a good in transition and can make the right pass. He is a very versatile player and can play multiple positions on the floor. He has a high basketball IQ.