Positional breakdowns: Top 2024 PF’s

Michael Roth October 31, 2021 @ 09:49 PM

Sam Johnson Sam Johnson 6'6" | C Worthington Christian | 2024 State OH , 6’6 PF Worthington Christian 2024: Johnson was one of the more productive freshman in the state on a very competitive team. Johnson has a nice stroke from the mid-range and is a good athlete. I thought Johnson played his role well with Worthington Christian, not trying to do too much. With the loss of a majority of their scoring production, I expect Johnson to really break out at the varsity level as a sophomore.

Alex Bruskotter Alex Bruskotter 6'7" | PF Shelby | 2024 State #316 Nation OH , 6’6 PF Shelby 2024: I was intrigued by Bruskotter both times when I watched Shelby in the winter but didn’t get to see him do too much. With C2K, I saw what makes Bruskotter an intriguing prospect. At 6’6, he has a really smooth stroke from the outside and was quite productive on the UAA circuit when I watched him. Bruskotter doesn’t play like a small school prospect at all, it’ll be interesting to see how he steps up with TJ Pugh TJ Pugh 6'6" | SF Shelby | 2021 State OH and Cody Lantz Cody Lantz 6'3" | SG Shelby | 2021 State OH graduating.

AJ McBride AJ McBride 6'5" | SF Moeller | 2024 State OH , 6’6 PF Moeller 2024: A freak athlete, McBride is a bit more raw than either of the first two players mentioned but still has a lot of upside. With the family ties to be a great player at the next level, it’ll be exciting to see how McBride develops over the next couple years. McBride does already hold a few Division I offers though, from St Francis, Northern Kentucky, Radford and Ohio have all offered McBride.

Na’Varion Adams Na’Varion Adams 6'5" | C Westerville North | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF Walnut Ridge 2024: Walnut Ridge has a nice core developing, highlighted by Adams and Dominique Aekins Dominique Aekins 5'8" | PG Walnut Ridge | 2024 State OH . Adams was fairly productive as a freshman and had a solid summer for All Ohio Red. Adams displayed some impressive physical tools and I think could be a real problem if he grows a couple inches. Adams also has a great motor as he really brings it every time he steps on the court.