Top Unsigned 2021 Post Prospects

<p>Wednesday prospects from across the state could sign their National Letters of Intent with colleges for one week which is the “early signing period.”  Who are the best unsigned players left heading into the winter?  We dive into that here in <strong>Top Unsigned 2021 Post Prospects</strong>!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="652731" first="Ola" last="Ajiboye"] (Evanston)</strong></p> <p>Ajiboye is a bouncy four man that has excellent length and shot blocking capabilities.  The Evanston power forward is one of the top rim protectors in the senior class.  Rim runner that can catch lobs.  Also presents a face up skill game where he is comfortable shooting it out to 18 feet.  Sound all-around defender that brings mobility, switchability, and rebounding on that end.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920942" first="Grant" last="Newell"] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Newell has been a known name in this class since they came into high school.  Newell hadn’t been consistently productive over the last couple years, but we have seen a ton of growth in that area over the last six months.  In multiple evaluations the production is starting to line up with the upside as he is hitting the glass, showing well defensively, and scoring with a versatile inside/outside game.  A lot of helium heading into his senior year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765217" first="KJ" last="Debrick"] (Springfield Lanphier)</strong></p> <p>Debrick is a big man that had a breakout summer.  He was on the radar after a strong junior season, but took it to another level this summer for the Illinois Hoopstars.  Really good post defender at the five position with the way he blocks shots and anchors.  Excellent area rebounder that snatches them with strong hands.  Touch and feel scoring on the interior.  Power player in the post.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920965" first="Jaylen" last="Bryson"] (Champaign Centennial)</strong></p> <p>Bryson brings athleticism and versatility to the table.  Long and rangy posts that runs the floor and has the ability to be an impact player on both ends especially at the D2 level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765192" first="Jake" last="Wolf"] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <p>Wolf is a skilled four man that does a lot of his damage with his post game.  Great feel for scoring on the block along with being able to step out on occasion to knock down a shot.  Rebounds well on the defensive end.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="995970" first="Jack" last="Mielke"] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <p>Mielke is one of the most coveted 2021 D2 prospects in the state.  Face up four man that can really shoot it from three at a high level.  Has improved his athleticism and quickness.  His shooting is what makes him such an intriguing prospect.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920969" first="Kevin" last="Bozeman"] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <p>Bozeman brings major bounce to the power forward position.  He can play inside using his quickness on the glass and finishing above the hoop.  Outside he is an effective spot up shooter.  Versatility on the defensive end to guard multiple positions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="652746" first="Luke" last="Braman"] (Roanoke Benson)</strong></p> <p>Braman is an old school back to the basket post that has an array of skilled moves.  Can score over either shoulder and has fundamentally sound footwork.  Good area rebounder that has long arms.  Decent shot blocker.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920991" first="James" last="Ogrodnik"] (Lincoln Way Central)</strong></p> <p>Ogrodnik emerged this summer with a breakout summer for the Illinois T-Wolves.  The big man can stretch the floor with his shooting and has major bounce around the hoop.  Fits the new age game well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="821741" first="Grant" last="Johnson"] (Naperville North)</strong></p> <p>Johnson is a face up four that is at his best off the catch drilling threes.  Runs the floor hard in transition and showed flashes of being able to put it on the deck this summer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="821783" first="Phillip" last="Holmes"] (Simeon)</strong></p> <p>Holmes is a defensive minded five man that is a solid post defender and shot blocker.  Offensive upside and we believe his best basketball is ahead of him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920956" first="Luke" last="Moustakas"] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <p>Moustaksas is a coveted D2 prospect.  Can stretch the floor with his shooting.  Strong bodied kid that opens up the defense with his spot up shot.</p>