2021 Top Power Forwards

<p>The 2021 class is filled with big-time talent, headlined by Villanova commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850499" first="Trey" last="Patterson"]</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850502" first="Jaylen" last="Blakes"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850503" first="Akoldah" last="Gak"]</strong> are big-time prospects who should have big seasons for Blair Academy. The 2021 class is filled with talented guards and wings, but it also has a good crop of power forwards. Here are the top power forwards in the 2021 class.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850504" first="Ta’Quan" last="Woodley"], 6’6  Camden</strong></p> <p>The Panthers were a dominant force all season long and Woodley was a big reason why. The Penn State commit is a rugged interior prospect who works hard on both ends of the floor. Woodley is one of the top rebounders and shot-blockers in the class due to his motor, athleticism and timing. He has a nice touch around the basket and can finish above the rim. Camden has to replace Kentucky commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766063" first="Lance" last="Ware"]</strong>, but Woodley has the talent, athleticism and motor to have a huge 2020-21 season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850516" first="Samson" last="Johnson"], 6’9 Patrick School</strong></p> <p>The Celtics are consistently one of the top teams in New Jersey year in and year out, and 2020-21 should be no exception. UConn commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850500" first="Adama" last="Sanogo"]</strong> will need to be replaced down low, but Johnson is more than capable of doing that. He is a classic stretch-4 with range that extends past the three-point line and plays with good footwork down low. Johnson’s combination of length and athleticism makes him one of the top shot-blockers in the 2021 class. The Patrick School will be one of the teams to beat next season with Johnson getting more opportunities on offense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900333" first="Rafael" last="Castro"], 6’9 Dover</strong></p> <p>Castro was a force all season long for Dover, which spring boarded to into 13 DI offers. The 6’9 forward can handle the ball on the perimeter and has a good face-up game. Castro can finish through traffic and he has a good touch down low. He is a big-time rebounder and shot-blocker as he finished in the top five in the state in both categories. Dover was upset in the North Jersey 1 Group 3 tournament and Castro is looking to take the Tigers deeper in the state playoffs in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850520" first="Christian" last="Tomasco"], 6’9 Bishop Eustace</strong></p> <p>Woodley is not the only big-time power forward in the Olympic Conference as Tomasco is one of the more skilled forwards in the 2021 class. The 6’9 forward runs the floor as well as any post player in the class and knows how to finish in transition. Tomasco has a nice touch around the basket and can make shots through traffic. He can swat shots around the rim and is a good post defender. Tomasco has the opportunity to shine in his senior season for Bishop Eustace, despite playing in the tough Olympic National Division.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900290" first="DiAri" last="Duncan"], 6’8 Bergen Catholic </strong></p> <p>Notre Dame commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850320" first="Matt" last="Zona"] </strong>was a rock for the Crusaders over the past two seasons and he will be sorely missed down low. Duncan may not possess Zona’s perimeter shooting, but his rugged style should benefit Bergen Catholic in 2020-21. The 6’8 forward works hard on the glass and is unafraid to mix it up down low. Duncan has a nice touch around the basket and moves his feet well in the post. Bergen Catholic needs Duncan to establish himself as the go-to big man down low if the Crusaders want to win their third consecutive Non-Public A North title.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Manny Exuace, 6’9 Marist</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900296" first="Janaie" last="Coates"], 6’8 University</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900308" first="Wesley" last="Robinson"], 6’6 Life Center Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900301" first="Chris" last="Rubayo"], 6’8 Montgomery</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900298" first="Kyle" last="Rhoden"], 6’9 Ranney</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900357" first="Nicolo" last="Nobili"], 6’9 Paul VI</strong></p>