2021 Position Rankings: Forwards

<p>The AAU season is over and we are diving into the individual player rankings. We move over to the forwards or centers from the junior class. This group is the deepest group in the class and they have a lot to like for the future.</p> <p>24 of the top-40 are from this group!</p> <p><strong>1. DaRon Holmes (Millennium)</strong></p> <p>-Unique forward who can defend the 1-5 and does it at a high level. Mostly a face-up 4-man who can shoot it, rip through and rim run. </p> <p><strong>2. Maxwell Lewis (AZ Compass Prep)</strong></p> <p>-Longest player in the group is an elite athlete. Has a nice catch 3pt shot and is arguably the best finisher in the class. </p> <p><strong>3. Carson Basham (Sunnyslope)</strong></p> <p>-Strong true 5-man has many skills to like from his shooting, ball handling, rebounding and is one of the best passing Bigs on the West Coast.  </p> <p><strong>4. Isaiah Broady (Chandler)</strong></p> <p>-High upside player is another super long wing forward. Has deep 3pt range and a nice handle. </p> <p><strong>5. John Solomon (Desert Vista)</strong></p> <p>-Almost a 7-foot wingspan has a pretty looking shot. Moves well and is skilled. </p> <p><strong>6. Kiran "Ky" Oliver (PHH Prep)</strong></p> <p>-Best motor in the class is a pogo stick athlete. Star in transition and rebounds and blocks shots at a good rate. </p> <p><strong>7. Grady Lewis (Sunnyslope)</strong></p> <p>-One of the stronger players in the class rebounds anything near him. Offense is slowly coming too to make him more dangerous. </p> <p><strong>8. Jason "JT" Elder (Cienega)</strong></p> <p>-Versatile forward can play and defend both spots. Can make open 3 and likes getting downhill. </p> <p><strong>9. Max Majerle (Arcadia)</strong></p> <p>-Tough lefty shooter missed his entire sophomore season, so he will be closely watched to see where he is now. </p> <p><strong>10. Carter Van Hammond (PHH Prep)</strong></p> <p>-Mobile and athletic big is very advanced defensively and has best hook shot with either hand. </p> <p><strong>11. Duke Brennan (Perry)</strong></p> <p>-Another true 5-man has great strength plus has advanced post footwork and length. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>13 other top forwards or centers:</p> <p><strong>1. Dende Ceder (AZ Compass Prep) </strong>Long new comer can step out and shoot it plus finish above the rim. </p> <p><strong>2. Colin Carey (Sunrise Mountain)</strong> Bigger forward with a sweet shooting stroke.  </p> <p><strong>3. Kevin Kogbara (Peoria)</strong> Thick forward is athletic, strong, has deep range and handles it well. </p> <p><strong>4. Matur Dhal (PHH Prep</strong>) One of the better shot blockers in the class moves well. </p> <p><strong>5. Will Menaugh (Catalina Foothills)</strong> Huge 5-man is very hard to move. High level rebounder. </p> <p><strong>6. Nicholas Riley (Chandler)</strong> Another big 5-man is developing his game.</p> <p><strong>7. Owen Shaw (Arcadia)</strong> Fastest rising forward can score it from inside and out. </p> <p><strong>8. Timothy "Ti" Cochrane (Williams Field)</strong> Athletic true point forward can shoot it. </p> <p><strong>9. Shay Cain (Desert Edge)</strong> Unique player who plays the 1-5. One of the best shot blockers and passers in the class. </p> <p><strong>10. Paris Woods (Apollo)</strong> Long wing has great speed and length. Good passer and great in transition.  </p> <p><strong>11. Zereoue Williams (Mountain Pointe)</strong> Strong low post player gobbles up anything near him.          </p> <p><strong>12. Jake TenBerge (PHH Prep)</strong> Face-up skilled forward is making a deep run for the Dutch National Team. </p> <p><strong>13. Darian Masi (Chandler Prep)</strong> Bouncy 5-man plays above the rim and rebounds well. </p>