New PFs to the 2021 rankings

<p>There will inevitably be players who are missed in any ranking process. But with every update of a class list, new players are included as they establish themselves and get ‘seen’ around the state.</p> <p>Nine new players were added to the Kansas 2021 Player Rankings as power forwards.</p> <p><strong>67 [player_tooltip player_id="1070199" first="Wyatt" last="Noll"], DeSoto:</strong></p> <p>One of the highest entries to the updated rankings, Noll earned honorable mention 5A last season. He plays bigger than 6-foot-4, and is a versatile complement to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="889460" first="Nate" last="Barnhart"]</strong>. He has a nice touch and can score from inside and out. He works hard at both ends and is tough and physical.</p> <p><strong>82 [player_tooltip player_id="1072877" first="Andrew" last="Brewer"], Shawnee Mission South:</strong></p> <p>Brewer plays on some ultra-talented club teams for MoKan. That tells you that they respect his bulldog effort and workmanlike approach to the game. He goes to work on the boards, playing with physicality and toughness, and he defends talented players every time out. He doesn’t score a lot or make flashy plays with the ball, so he doesn’t get a ton of notice. But he does have some good skills with the ball, including the ability to catch and finish around the goal.           </p> <p><strong>86 Phillippe Manga, Nickerson:</strong></p> <p>Manga hasn’t made a big splash in the high school ranks yet, but he jumps out at you during the summer circuit. He is a rare player who can dominate in the lane at just 6-foot. He is creative with his movement in the lane and is an excellent passer in traffic. He can make a fellow post look good, and he can kick it to open shooters. He has the strength, quickness and ball handling ability to create shots.           </p> <p><strong>87 [player_tooltip player_id="1070222" first="Tyus" last="Wilson"], Sterling:</strong></p> <p>The 6-foot-6 Wilson is one of the only big men you’ll find who could jump over himself. An elite high jumper, Wilson can do a lot on the court as well, earning first team 2A a year ago. He actually went for a triple double in the state tournament last season. Of course he can block shots, as well as get shots off in traffic.         </p> <p><strong>98 Matthew McIntyre, St. James:</strong></p> <p>The tough 6-foot-3 McIntyre gets after it at both ends. He hustles and moves well without the ball. He can score on the rebound, and also can put the ball on the floor to open up a shot.         </p> <p><strong>101 [player_tooltip player_id="1070211" first="Lance" last="Walker"], Ulysses:</strong></p> <p>The 6-foot-4 Walker received honorable mention in 4A as a junior. He has been a key performer for Ulysses for a couple of years and earned all Great West Activities Conference last year.         </p> <p><strong>116 [player_tooltip player_id="1072886" first="Trayon" last="Grant"], KC Washington:</strong></p> <p>Grant is a 6-foot-4 athlete who can run and jump with the best of them. He is a smooth and aggressive ball handler who for a power forward is a dynamic ball handler and passer. He can post up, but also drive with the ball and slice through a defense.         </p> <p><strong>139 [player_tooltip player_id="1072890" first="Cody" last="Meracle"], Manhattan Chief:</strong></p> <p>A home-schooler who earns a ton of respect on the summer circuit, The 6-foot-4 senior has the physical tools to dominate at the small school level. He’s well-built, athletic and tough. He likes to battle inside, but there is some diversity to his skill set.           </p> <p><strong>176 [player_tooltip player_id="1072895" first="Josh" last="Broxterman"], Jefferson West:</strong></p> <p>Broxterman played in the shadows of some real good seniors last year. But the 6-foot-2 tough guy will team nicely this year with big man <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1072893" first="Garrett" last="Athon"]</strong>. Broxterman can move inside or out, can post up and jump around the rim. He showed with the Kansas Hoggs this summer that he doesn’t have to have the ball in his hands to affect the game.</p>