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<p>As the 2021-22 season quickly approaches, I would like to take some time to highlight some of the best position players from the state of Idaho at all age levels and classifications. The post position is often underrated or overlooked in the present day and age where players who play most of their game inside of the key are deemed "less-skilled" than others. I still believe that great post players can have a huge impact on the game of basketball and are a key piece to any offense. Continue reading for a look at some of the top post players ahead of the 2021-22 season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="970436" first="AJ" last="LaBeau"], Timberline:</strong> LaBeau had a great summer basketball season and has improved his outside game while also increasing his body size. AJ is a tough cover for any and all bigs and he does a great job of playing with his back to the basket, or spacing the floor when necessary. LaBeau has found a great rhythm on the floor and will look to continue using his strengths against weaker defenders in order to find great success for himself and his teammates. Watch for AJ to make a big splash this season at Timberline.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="923077" first="Blake" last="Buchanan"], Lake City:</strong> Buchanan has long-been one of the best bigs in the state at any level and he will look to help Lake City achieve the ultimate goal of a state championship later this season. Blake has a great outside jumper and is strong near the basket. On the defensive end, he contests a lot of shots and cleans up nearly all of the rebounds on both ends of the floor. Buchanan is a great big that any coach would love to have on the floor at all times. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="921074" first="Tyler" last="Medaris"], Middleton:</strong> Medaris is one of the best players in the state and he has already proven himself to be a winner thanks to a state championship title last season. Medaris will look to add some more hardware this season as he hopes to repeat as state champions with a reloaded Middleton team. Medaris has an excellent all-around game and he looks comfortable on the floor with the ball in his hands, or while playing out of a pick and roll situation.</p>