Updated Class of 2024 Rankings: Forwards/Posts

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri recently released its updated Class of 2024 rankings. Today, we conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top posts in the class.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1125608" first="John" last="Bol"] (CBC): The 7'2" center is one of the top young rim protectors in the country. His shot blocking, rebounding and athleticism helped the Cadets to the Class 6 state championship. He averaged 10.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks a game while shooting 61 percent from the field.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160819" first="Javar" last="Galbreath"] (Fulton): A versatile 6'5" post who has a good combination of physical strength in the post along with his quickness and footwork. He can also block shots in the paint or go out and defend a pick and roll with his mobility.</p> <p>Jake Lafferty (Sparta): The 6'5" forward is one of the most explosive players in the class. He is force around the basket with his scoring, rebounding and willingness to dunk everything. He averaged a double-double in leading Sparta to a berth in a Class 3 district championship game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160827" first="Nelson" last="Shinkle"] (Knox County): A 6'7" forward with a long and lean frame to go along with a versatile skill set. He can mix it up inside and he can also beat defenders off the dribble and knock down perimeter jumpers.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1259023" first="Holden" last="Souter"] (Whitfield): A solid 6'6" lefty forward who can score around the basketball and find open teammates with his passing skills. He averaged 10 points a game in helping the Warriors to a 21-6 record.</p> <p>Whit Hager (Joplin): A 6'7" power forward who was a solid contributor last season after coming off missing his freshman year with a leg injury. He has a big body with good mobility around the basket. He likes the power game as he tries to dunk everything possible when he catches the ball inside.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160844" first="Joseph" last="Graves"] (RUSH): A talented 6'6" lefty forward who is one of the top players in the homeschool ranks. He has tremendous fundamentals in the post and he can finish well. He averaged 19 points and eight rebounds a game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160834" first="Andrew" last="Sprague"] (Rockhurst): The 6'8" 250-pound post player is one of the top football prospects in the state as an offensive lineman. He uses his size and strength to his advantage on the basketball court as well. He has good hands and finishing ability inside to go along with good mobility.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1430532" first="Quinn" last="Sunderland"] (Lindbergh): A 6'8" post player who made big strides during the season. He uses his size and length well at both ends of the court. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore.</p>