Top 2022 Illinois Post Prospect Stock Risers

<p>What power forwards and centers saw their stock rise the most in the latest PHI 2022 Rankings?  Here are your <strong>Top 2022 Illinois Post Prospect Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863585" first="Xavier" last="Amos"] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #11<br /> Previous Ranking: #24</p> <p>Amos had an outstanding junior campaign for the Dolphins.  The four man really came into his own with his ability to knock down 15-18 foot shots, run the floor with authority, hit the offensive glass, and score with quick post moves.  Defensively he can switch along with having some rim protecting ability.  He continued his strong play into the spring with Team Rose.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="996062" first="Zach" last="Cleveland"] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #16<br /> Previous Ranking: #46</p> <p>Monster junior season where he answered just about every question.  Floor spacing four that can knock down shots at a high clip from beyond the arc.  Major bounce to his game around the hoop finishing above the rim and being a shot blocker defensively.  This spring he showed his ability to rebound with consistency.  Handles well for a four man on aggressive takes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210370" first="Jackson" last="Murno"] (New Trier)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #29<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Murno was the most difficult player for us to rank.  One of the few players in the top 250 we haven’t seen in person.  We saw tape from high school and his breakout spring.  At 6’8” he has a strong body with quality skill.  Can pass it, has touch around the hoop, and stretches from deep.  Posts solid rebounding numbers.  The New Trier big man will have his chance later this month during the June live periods to make this ranking go even higher.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210373" first="Joseph" last="Fitch"] (Home School)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #46<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Fitch burst on our radar this spring for Illini Magic.  Uber bouncy four man that has great projectability.  His athleticism jumps off the floor with his ability to get up and down the floor in transition with ease, finish quick moves for dunks, and swat shots all over the floor.  Being a home school prospect July will be huge for D2 programs to get an eval of this kid!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210374" first="Ty" last="Rogers"] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #47<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Rogers is a combo forward that can play either the three or the four spot.  He put his name on our radar early in the spring for M14.  Face up forward has a feathery touch on his perimeter jumper from mid-range out to three.  Also active on the offensive glass.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106936" first="Ryan" last="Renfro"] (Glenbard West)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #57<br /> Previous Ranking: #149</p> <p>Tough and versatile post player that impacts the game in so many ways.  Stretches the floor at times with his shooting, rebounds with a ton of toughness, and finishes with strength in the paint.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210375" first="Chinedum" last="Okpukpara"] (Simeon)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #59<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Long and rangy forward that flashed a ton of upside and developmental potential with Team Rose on the travel team circuit.  One to watch this June.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210378" first="Conrad" last="Luczynski"] (Bartlett)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #78<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Can’t teach 7’2”!  The tallest player in recent Illinois prep recent memory is this Bartlett five man.  His hudl tape from his junior year is impressive showing he is more than just a huge dude.  We got our first look at him in late May with Chicago Lockdown.  He is coming off an injury so there is still some work to do with his mobility but he passed it well, rebounded, and blocked everything near him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106934" first="Austin" last="Ambrose"] (Batavia)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #103<br /> Previous Ranking: #147</p> <p>Mobile five man that is a good area rebounder.  The 6’9” five man cuts away from the ball to get buckets in the paint positioning himself for a good look.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1210382" first="Devon" last="Richardson"] (Leo)</strong></p> <p>Current Ranking: #106<br /> Previous Ranking: NR</p> <p>Richardson had a breakout spring with the South Cook Jaguars.  Big bodied five man that is a plus area rebounder.  Plays with a high motor and is efficient finishing his touches around the hoop.</p>