Class of 2022 Rankings: Forwards/Posts (Part I)

<p style="text-align: right;">Prep Hoops Missouri continues its positional breakdowns from the newly updated rankings with a look at the first group of forwards/posts. This position is loaded with quality prospects in the Class of 2022.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_1152667" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/56386B0C-5AF7-45F5-B803-52B6176855E5.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1152667" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/56386B0C-5AF7-45F5-B803-52B6176855E5-300x202.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="202" /></a> Photo: Wiley Price St Louis American[/caption] <p>[player_tooltip player_id="981141" first="Tarris" last="Reed Jr"] 6’10 Link Year: The dominant power forward is spending his final year at Link Year after leading Chaminade to back-to-back Final Four berths in the state tournament. As a junior, he averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds and nearly three blocks a game in leading the Red Devils to a third-place finish in Class 6. He was also a force for MoKan Elite during the summer in leading them to a berth in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam. He has given a commitment to the University of Michigan.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Jevon-Porter1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1171340" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Jevon-Porter1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984500" first="Jevon" last="Porter"] 6’11 Father Tolton: A versatile big who can play and excel at any position on the floor. He is a three-level scoring threat who can also facilitate offense with his passing while also taking a big share of the ball handling responsibilities. He had some prime-time performances against high-level competition during the summer grassroots season with MPJ Elite. He has given a commitment to Pepperdine.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1EFE9E06-5178-475F-A43B-A6FE4FAEAB41.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1219916" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1EFE9E06-5178-475F-A43B-A6FE4FAEAB41-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="992317" first="Connor" last="Turnbull"] 6’10 Fort Zumwalt North: The talented forward has been one of the most improved players in the state over the past two seasons. His development into a high-level recruit has been nothing short of sensational. He is the top shot blocker in the state after averaging 5.5 swats a game as a junior. He averaged 15 points and seven rebounds in helping the Panthers to their first ever Final Four berth in the state tournament last season. He also played a big part in Brad Beal Elite's run to the championship game of the Nike Peach Jam during the summer grassroots season. He has committed to Butler.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/2739681B-B4F3-4F07-B240-397887C66C59.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1202469" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/2739681B-B4F3-4F07-B240-397887C66C59-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984509" first="Brandon" last="Mitchell-Day"] 6’8 MICDS: An all-purpose talent who is one of the most versatile players in the state. He can play point guard with his passing skills and high basketball IQ. He is also a dangerous mid-range shooter who can also score on the drive while making his teammates better. He is also an excellent offensive rebounder and shot-blocker. He is headed to Dartmouth College in the Ivy League next season. As a junior, he averaged 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 60 percent from the field. He led the Rams to back-to-back Metro League championships.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Northweather-II.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1209874" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Northweather-II-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984504" first="Luke" last="Northweather"] 6’9 Blair Oaks: The "Luke of Wardsville" has been a dominant force in Mid-Missouri for the past two seasons as he's led the Falcons to back to back Final Four appearances in the state tournament. He is an automatic bucket in the low post with good footwork, a variety of moves and a nice finishing touch inside. He also stepped out and make 40 percent of his 3-pointers last season. He is also an elite-level passer who will find open teammates out of the double teams. As a junior, he averaged 27 points and 12 rebounds while blocking two shots a game. He has received a Division I offer from Wyoming of the Mountain West Conference.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Robert-Lewis.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1209875" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Robert-Lewis-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984516" first="Robert" last="Lewis"] 6’9 Cardinal Ritter: An athletic power forward with length, explosive leaping ability and a high motor. He has continued to get better over the years and emerge as a high-level prospect. In his first varsity season, he helped the Lions to a Class 5 state championship as he averaged 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks per game. He also has a solid skill set with the ability to shoot the perimeter jumper and beat opposing bigs off the dribble. He is a ferocious offensive rebounder who really attacks the glass. He helped Brad Beal Elite to a berth in the championship game of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Caleb-Walker-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1196705" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Caleb-Walker-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1182653" first="Caleb" last="Walker"] 6’8 Eugene: The small-school forward from Mid-Missouri was one of the biggest stock risers in the state after a big summer with the Missouri Elite. He has good footwork and and the ability to score in the post in a variety of ways. He also has a nice shooting touch, good handles and the ability to hit the 3-pointer. He was constantly putting up double-doubles throughout the summer to go along with his good passing skills. He gave a commitment to the Air Force Academy of the Mountain West Conference.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/F450FAA6-39BC-4682-8432-0E92B1B34979.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1224857" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/F450FAA6-39BC-4682-8432-0E92B1B34979-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991579" first="JD" last="Roberts"] 6’8 Park Hill South: A long and lanky forward who is one of the best shooting frontcourt players in the state. He is an ideal player on the pick and pop and he can also move without the ball and knock down transition 3s. He also has a smooth turnaround jumper in the lane and he can also get to the basket off the dribble.</p>