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<p>The 2023 rankings are out.</p>
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<p>We dive into the positional rankings. We now finish with the power forwards and centers for the senior class. </p>
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<h2>Here are the top-9 PF/C's in the 2023 class: </h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1039603' first='Zayden' last='High'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep</strong></p>
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<p>A skilled and athletic true power forward has some girth with a pretty shooting touch. He extends out to the three point line and uses his strength to play deep in the paint. He rebounds and will push the pace. He is heading to <strong>North Carolina</strong>. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1284844' first='David' last='Tubek'] <strong>Dream City Christian</strong> </p>
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<p>A physical face-up power forward has a nice stroke to the three point line. He is a high level rebounder and will straight line drive to the basket. He runs the floor and will power thru in contact. He is heading to <strong>Memphis</strong>. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='814038' first='Noah' last='Amenhauser'] <strong>Estrella Foothills</strong></p>
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<p>The big man is the one most skilled bigs we have had the last four years. Unfortunately injuries have derailed some of his years but when healthy he will be a force for local <strong>Grand Canyon University</strong>. His shooting, passing, shot blocking, strength and IQ for the game shine through. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1434425' first='Timofei' last='Rudofskii'] <strong>Dream City Christian</strong></p>
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<p>The tallest and most skilled power forward in the state. He can rise up and shoot it from mid to the three point line off the dribble and see over the top of the defense. He is a smart passer and can defend the 3-5. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1211945' first='Zaveion' last='Bineyard'] <strong>Verrado</strong></p>
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<p>One of the top unsigned power forwards in the AIA. His size, skill, length and athleticism pop off the page when you view him. He shoots the three, he flies gracefully in the air, he has elite stick-em hands to catch tough passes and springs up quickly to score. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1673610' first='Bryan' last='Ndonga'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p>
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<p>The long and athletic power forward jumps on a spring to grab a rebound or block a shot. He rim runs and runs the court like a wing but he makes his money on the defensive end. He can defend multiple positions and plays within the offense. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1580113' first='Michael' last='Ejumeta'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p>
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<p>A sturdy framed post player who gives them much needed bench play in the tough Grind Session. He can score, he boxes out well to board and can shoot it from the high post and in. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='814520' first='Isaac' last='Hymes'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p>
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<p>A long and lean face-up four-man with a pretty shooting touch well beyond the arc. He can handle it and use his length in the passing lanes and to rebound. He missed a year with an injury and came back this year. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127089' first='Michael' last='DeHorney'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep Black</strong></p>
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<p>A long and athletic power forward who moves fluidly. His skill has continued to evolve every season. He has a good motor to rebound the ball at its highest point. He can rip thru and score through contact plus hit shots from mid-range. </p>
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