2021 Positional Rankings: PF/C’s
The new 2021 rankings are out.
This season ended up being a short AIA season, a full Grind Session season, a condensed CAA season and a longer AAU season with showcase formats.
This 2021 class has met every obstacle possible and many are still looking for their next spots after HS.
We look at the Top-16 PF/C's in the 2021 class:
Another DEEP group of talent!
1.
Mike Foster
Mike
Foster
6'8" | PF
Hillcrest Prep | 2021
State
#17
Nation
AZ
Hillcrest Prep
-A monster on the glass makes it look easy scoring from all levels. He has NBA shooting range, one of the better frames in HS and is a very good passing big man. He is a legit pro prospect who narrowed down his list to Georgia, Florida State and the G-League.
2.
Arthur Kaluma
Arthur
Kaluma
6'7" | PF
Dream City Christian | 2021
State
#38
Nation
AZ
Dream City
-One of the stronger forwards in the class can score it from all levels. He has a tight crossover and the ability to make and take difficult shots. He makes plays and rebounds in traffic and the UNLV commit was a steal for the Runnin' Rebels.
3.
DaRon Holmes II
DaRon
Holmes II
6'9" | PF
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
AZ Compass Prep
-A bouncy forward went to Montverde Academy but came back and finished off the year at AZC. He jumps way above the rim on the break and springs up to rebound and block shots. He can hit the occasional 3 plus from mid. The Dayton commit wasn't allowed to play at Geico Nationals but had a great year on the Grind Session.
4.
Birima Seck
Birima
Seck
6'11" | PF
Dream City Christian | 2021
State
AZ
Dream City
-A long big man is a fluid mover. He has great size and can move well in space. He defends inside and out plus shoots it from the perimeter decently. His ability to protect the paint makes him intriguing. He has classed up from 2022.
5.
Isaiah Broady
Isaiah
Broady
6'8" | PF
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
AZ Compass Prep
-A long forward defender can shoot the 3, He blocks shots and fights inside for rebounds. He can cross over his man and rise up and fire away. His upside is obvious.
6.
Michael Folarin
Michael
Folarin
6'10" | C
Bella Vista Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep (Pictured)
-A DEEP sleeper was just found two weekends ago. He was on "
The Show
" team and shocked everyone in attendance with how good he was. He transferred in from another top prep program but got injured plus unfortunately got COVID. No one was fortunate to see him play until now. He is wildly athletic and moves like a wing. He can block shots, explode up to dunk the ball and shoot it from mid and in.
7.
Carson Basham
Carson
Basham
6'10" | C
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
AZ Compass Prep
-Another AZC player who was reportedly not allowed to play. They said both transferred in too late. He has good size with soft hands. He can step out and hit the 3 plus go to work inside. He will be heading to Pepperdine next year.
8.
Carter Van Hammond
Carter
Van Hammond
6'9" | C
Phhoenix Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A fluid 5-man moves well from end to end. He played his best ball late in the season and the classic late bloomer started hitting his stride. He has improved on his shooting and will always flush it down plus rebound. defend in space and block shots. Van Hammond committed to Air Force.
9.
Keeshawn Mason
Keeshawn
Mason
6'8" | PF
Bella Vista Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep
-A thick power forward can score it from the 3 with some consistency plus has multiple post and counter moves to finish inside. He will be heading to NJIT next year and should do well there.
10.
Matur Dhal
Matur
Dhal
6'10" | C
Phhoenix Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A long and lean shot blocker. He can face-up to the 3pt line plus rip through and score it with long strides. Dhal will be on his way to Cal Poly.
11.
Zach Morgan
Zach
Morgan
6'9" | C
SoAZ Volz | 2021
State
AZ
Pueblo
-A thicker post player can also step out and shoot it. He rebounds well in his area and will block shots. He is playing unsigned in the Spring.
12.
Caleb Geisendorfer
Caleb
Geisendorfer
6'8" | PF
Phhoenix Prep Post Grad | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A face-up 4-man can shoot it plus he explodes up to dunk the ball. He can add weight to his frame but the lefty has skills and athleticism with good size. He committed to Ventura College.
13.
Moses Demalek
Moses
Demalek
6'7" | PF
Paradise Valley | 2021
State
AZ
Paradise Valley
-The Colorado State-Pueblo commit was the most versatile player in the AIA. He played like a point power forward and is a next level passer with a nice handle and a good rebounder.
14.
Kevin Kogbara
Kevin
Kogbara
6'6" | PF
Skyline Prep | 2022
AZ
Dream City
-Another point power forward type. He has a great body and is extremely strong. He whips passes to his teammates plus can shoot it with range.
15.
Grady Lewis
Grady
Lewis
6'7" | PF
Sunnyslope | 2021
State
AZ
Sunnyslope
-A strong power forward has a burly frame. He rebounds well in his area and has a consistent hook shot and can face-up from mid and in.
16.
Marko Milivojevic
Marko
Milivojevic
6'11" | C
Dream City Christian | 2021
State
AZ
Dream City
-A tall 5-man has a pretty stroke from the perimeter. He has legit size and rebounds in his area. He has a nice hook shot and the big Canadian is looking for his next spot.
Birima
Seck
6'11" | PF
Dream City Christian | 2021
State
AZ
Dream City
-A long big man is a fluid mover. He has great size and can move well in space. He defends inside and out plus shoots it from the perimeter decently. His ability to protect the paint makes him intriguing. He has classed up from 2022.
5.
Isaiah Broady
Isaiah
Broady
6'8" | PF
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
AZ Compass Prep
-A long forward defender can shoot the 3, He blocks shots and fights inside for rebounds. He can cross over his man and rise up and fire away. His upside is obvious.
6.
Michael Folarin
Michael
Folarin
6'10" | C
Bella Vista Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep (Pictured)
-A DEEP sleeper was just found two weekends ago. He was on "
The Show
" team and shocked everyone in attendance with how good he was. He transferred in from another top prep program but got injured plus unfortunately got COVID. No one was fortunate to see him play until now. He is wildly athletic and moves like a wing. He can block shots, explode up to dunk the ball and shoot it from mid and in.
7.
Carson Basham
Carson
Basham
6'10" | C
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
AZ Compass Prep
-Another AZC player who was reportedly not allowed to play. They said both transferred in too late. He has good size with soft hands. He can step out and hit the 3 plus go to work inside. He will be heading to Pepperdine next year.
8.
Carter Van Hammond
Carter
Van Hammond
6'9" | C
Phhoenix Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A fluid 5-man moves well from end to end. He played his best ball late in the season and the classic late bloomer started hitting his stride. He has improved on his shooting and will always flush it down plus rebound. defend in space and block shots. Van Hammond committed to Air Force.
9.
Keeshawn Mason
Keeshawn
Mason
6'8" | PF
Bella Vista Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep
-A thick power forward can score it from the 3 with some consistency plus has multiple post and counter moves to finish inside. He will be heading to NJIT next year and should do well there.
10.
Matur Dhal
Matur
Dhal
6'10" | C
Phhoenix Prep | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A long and lean shot blocker. He can face-up to the 3pt line plus rip through and score it with long strides. Dhal will be on his way to Cal Poly.
11.
Zach Morgan
Zach
Morgan
6'9" | C
SoAZ Volz | 2021
State
AZ
Pueblo
-A thicker post player can also step out and shoot it. He rebounds well in his area and will block shots. He is playing unsigned in the Spring.
12.
Caleb Geisendorfer
Caleb
Geisendorfer
6'8" | PF
Phhoenix Prep Post Grad | 2021
State
AZ
Phhoenix Prep
-A face-up 4-man can shoot it plus he explodes up to dunk the ball. He can add weight to his frame but the lefty has skills and athleticism with good size. He committed to Ventura College.
13.
Moses Demalek
Moses
Demalek
6'7" | PF
Paradise Valley | 2021
State
AZ
Paradise Valley
-The Colorado State-Pueblo commit was the most versatile player in the AIA. He played like a point power forward and is a next level passer with a nice handle and a good rebounder.
14.
Kevin Kogbara
Kevin
Kogbara
6'6" | PF
Skyline Prep | 2022
AZ
Dream City
-Another point power forward type. He has a great body and is extremely strong. He whips passes to his teammates plus can shoot it with range.
15.
Grady Lewis
Grady
Lewis
6'7" | PF
Sunnyslope | 2021
State
AZ
Sunnyslope
-A strong power forward has a burly frame. He rebounds well in his area and has a consistent hook shot and can face-up from mid and in.
16.
Marko Milivojevic
Marko
Milivojevic
6'11" | C
Dream City Christian | 2021
State
AZ
Dream City
-A tall 5-man has a pretty stroke from the perimeter. He has legit size and rebounds in his area. He has a nice hook shot and the big Canadian is looking for his next spot.