(2023) Ranking PF’s

<p>Here’s an updated list of the top 2023 power forwards in the class. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1255651" first="Joey" last="Kennedy"] 6’6 of University, HS, SF</strong></em></p> <p>He brings a high IQ to the game, takes good care of the ball, and is an excellent passer from the post, and on the perimeter. Kennedy is the leading scorer, and rebounder for a team who’s always in the hunt for league titles. His effort is without question when it comes to defending and rebounding.  He has a good shooting touch with range out to the 3-point line. He’ll run the floor in transition.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="950910" first="Logan" last="Steuben"] 6’7 of Inderkum HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Steuben</strong> </em>has made good progress on the offensive side of the ball. The active big is a good defender, who tries to change shots. He was the teams leading rebounder 7.9 in a short high school season. He’s a strong player in the post with an improving set of skills and will be more productive in the paint this season. He can be a double-double player.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1253126" first="Cabayon" last="Odom"] 6’6 of Antelope HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Odom</strong> </em>has some tools to work with. He has a big thick body, and can be effective in the post on both sides of the ball. He can get his points in the paint using size and strength to just power up on defenders. He has good presence on the defensive side and can be physical when needed. He’ll rebound in his space.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="951932" first="Cody" last="Smith"] 6’6 of Liberty Ranch HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Smith</strong> </em>is a two sport athlete who’ll probably play football at the next level. He sports a 4.0 GPA and is getting attention from Pac-12, and Ivy Leagues for football. He plays basketball for fun, and happens to be pretty good at it. He’s a key player on his team and gives them the man in the middle. At 6’6 he’s strong, and active on both ends. You can expect him to score, rebound, and challenge shots in the paint. </p> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id="1254108" first="Christian" last="Wise"] 6’4 of Heritage HS.</em></strong></p> <p><em><strong>Wise</strong> </em>is a fairly athletic player who’s a bit undersized for the power forward position. He’s strong and looks for a body to box out before securing a rebound. He has good lift going up for shots inside, while his play away from the basket is improved, he does need to shoot his mid-range jumper  more.  He’s a quality defender with good foot speed, and strength to guard multiple positions.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1115479" first="Rosstand" last="Olama Abanda"] 6’5 of Woodside Priory HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Olama Abanda</strong></em> is a strong player who’s one of the areas better defenders. He has the foot speed to hound ball handlers in the open court, and the strength to be successful guarding in the post.  He’s a good conditioned player who runs the court, works hard going after  rebounds regularly. He has a few moves he uses to score inside including left handed jump hook.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="950930" first="Derek" last="Lamb"] 6’7 of Oakmont HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Lamb</strong> </em>is an improving post player. His hustle running the court is notable. He’s an active player with a good fundamental skill set for the post area. He works hard on both ends to effect the game. He has a good touch off the glass, or can power it back up strong for points in the paint. He actively looking to rebound, and block shots.  </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1255846" first="Mitchell" last="Rawlins"] 6’6 of Oak Ridge HS.</strong></em></p> <p>We saw <em><strong>Rawlins</strong> </em>in the live sessions where he made an impression on us with his activity around the baskets. He has a good 2nd jump which gives him the opportunity to get his hands on missed shots first. He’s long and on the thin side, but will battle for the boards. He screens and passes well, and runs the court.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="950931" first="Chris" last="Naulls"] 6’6 of Christopher HS.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Naulls</strong> </em>could be the sleeper in the bunch. He posses a solid body with a long wingspan to take up space in the post. He can enforce some things in the paint defensively. He has a decent shot from the free throw area, and likes to play away from the basket. He’s probably more effective in the post area using his foot work, facing up at mid-post using a one dribble to power move to score over defenders. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>