Updated 2023 Rankings Forwards/Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri has released its updated Class of 2023 rankings. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1476371,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A2090432-C738-4B5C-8F1E-88740C0D10E0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A2090432-C738-4B5C-8F1E-88740C0D10E0-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1476371"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161279' first='Kayden' last='Fish'] (Staley): The 6'6" forward has been a pillar of strength and consistency for the Falcons throughout his career. The Big Fish is a force around the basket with his power game around the basket along with his athleticism and mobility. He can also step out and knock down the 3-pointer. The Iowa State commit averaged 12 points and five rebounds a game in helping the Falcons to a third place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. He was also a large piece of MoKan Elite's Nike Peach Jam championship team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1604293,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Cameron-Williams.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Cameron-Williams-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1604293"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070085' first='Cameron' last='Williams'] (Cape Girardeau Central): The versatile 6'8" forward has been a force in the SEMO area since his freshman year. He is a skilled big who has become a dominant force around the basket to accompany his ability to handle the ball and hit the 3-pointer. As a junior, he averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds a game to lead the Tigers to a district championship. He played with the Gateway-Knights UA 17U squad during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1479202,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/7491CFE7-7ADB-40A5-A6F5-BC6C51370597.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/7491CFE7-7ADB-40A5-A6F5-BC6C51370597-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1479202"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1440454' first='Cameron' last='Manyawu'] (Staley): The 6'8" forward has been one of the most improved players in the state over the year and he emerged as a Division I prospect in the process. He averaged seven points and five rebounds as a junior on a loaded Staley team as he brought a high motor and big energy off the bench with his rebounding and activity. During the summer with the 816 Hoops, he displayed his perimeter game where he can make plays off the dribble. He has already committed to Indiana State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1547501,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/08/Jordan-Logan.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/08/Jordan-Logan-1024x623.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1547501"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1282334' first='Jordan' last='Logan'] (Vashon): The 6'8" forward was one of the biggest stock risers in the state during the summer grassroots season with the Michael Porter Jr. Elite 17U squad. He's an explosive athlete who runs the court and excels in throwing down two-handed rebound tip dunks. He also showcased a feathery shooting touch from 3-point range and improved ball handling skills. Several Division I programs began to show interest, including Florida International, who extended an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487673,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/661F21C6-FA65-4C00-A0E9-1D09D67F7B7C.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/661F21C6-FA65-4C00-A0E9-1D09D67F7B7C-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1487673"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161311' first='Brayden' last='Shorter'] (Kickapoo): A 6'6" small forward who is one of the top perimeter shooters in the state. His shooting range extends well beyond the 3-point line, which can really stretch the opposing defense. As a junior, he averaged 15 points and five rebounds a game while shooting 44 percent from 3-point territory on 82 made triples as he helped the Chiefs to a conference championship. He spent the summer playing for the ShoMe Assault 17U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1241776,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A4C3ECE2-1BEB-4CAD-933C-42763F84F7CD.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A4C3ECE2-1BEB-4CAD-933C-42763F84F7CD-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1241776"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1264291' first='Cameron' last='Stovall'] (Vashon): The 6'6" forward is an athletic forward who plays the game in a blue-collar fashion. He can provide matchup problems with his ability to take bigger players off the dribble and attack the basket. He is also an excellent offensive rebounder. His athleticism and energy helped the Wolverines to a Class 4 state championship last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1497059,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/EB0B5F8E-644A-42A6-AD3D-68BA47F6C940.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/EB0B5F8E-644A-42A6-AD3D-68BA47F6C940-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1497059"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1283992' first='Trevor' last='Reed'] (John Burroughs): The 6'6" forward followed up a solid junior season with the Bombers with an excellent summer season with the Brad Beal Elite 17U team in the Nike EYBL. He can step outside and hit the pick and pop jumper and also handle the ball to make a play. His low-post game was also very potent as he displayed a variety of moves, good footwork and a nice touch inside. He is also adept at grabbing the defensive rebound and taking off on the fast break himself. As a junior, he averaged 12 points and six rebounds while shooting 57 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1592702,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Ethan-Fauss-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Ethan-Fauss-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1592702"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1440686' first='Ethan' last='Fauss'] (Clayton): A 6'8" forward who is a very skilled big who can handle the ball and shoot the 3-pointer, which makes him a matchup problem. He had a big summer with the Arsenal Hoops 17U team in which he was one of the state's biggest stock risers. As a junior, he averaged 13 points and seven rebounds a game while making 44 3-pointers. He is primed to have a big senior season for the Greyhounds. He has already picked up multiple Division II offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->