Updated Class of 2025 Rankings Top Forwards and Posts
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Prep Hoops Missouri recently released its updated Class of 2025 rankings. Today, we conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class. Nicholas Randall Nicholas Randall 6'8" | PF Vashon | 2025 State #96 Nation…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri recently released its updated Class of 2025 rankings. Today, we conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class.
Nicholas Randall Nicholas Randall 6'8" | PF Vashon | 2025 State #96 Nation MO (Vashon): A talented 6’8″ forward who was a starter on the Wolverines’ Class 4 state championship team. He has good length and timing to be an effective shot blocker inside. His post game is solid and he also has a versatile skill set that extends to the perimeter.
Ben Winker Ben Winker 6'11" | PF Chaminade | 2025 State MO (Chaminade): A 6’10’ lefty forward who has excellent mobility around the basket. He is a good finisher in the lane and he’s effective with both hands. He runs the court well and he can also hit the 12 to 15 foot jumper.
Brock Camp Brock Camp 6'6" | PF HIckman | 2025 State MO (Hickman): A 6’6″ power forward who is one of strongest players in the class. He uses his physical body to have his way in the paint, but he also has the skills to be very effective on the perimeter. He can pass the ball and step out and hit the 3-pointer if left open.
Clayton Parker Clayton Parker 6'8" | PF Montgomery County | 2025 State MO (Montgomery County): A 6’7″ forward who is a matchup problem with his versatile offensive game. He has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range in which he can stretch the defense. He can also get buckets inside with his nice turnaround jumper in the lane and his variety of post moves. He averaged 23 points and nine rebounds while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range.
Tanner Baird Tanner Baird 6'11" | C Link Year | 2025 State MO (Forsyth): A 6’11” center who has continued to emerge as a force at both ends of the floor. He uses his 250 pounds to establish good position inside and he’s tough to move when he asserts himself in the lane. He finishes strong inside with his power game. He is also a very effective shot blocker on the defensive end.
Trace Sadler Trace Sadler 7'0" | PF Sikeston | 2025 State MO (Sikeston): A 6’10” forward with good athleticism and mobility, he can already impact the game on the defensive end with his shot blocking. He can also score on rim runs in the transition game. He has already developed a nice jump hook around the basket.
Jackson Shorter Jackson Shorter 6'6" | PF Kickapoo | 2025 State MO (Kickapoo): A 6’7″ forward who entered the Kickapoo lineup and helped the Chiefs to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He had a breakout performance with 19 points in Poo’s district championship game victory over Nixa. He averaged seven points and three rebounds while shooting 53 percent from the field.
Bryce Walker Bryce Walker 6'6" | PF Springfield Central | 2025 State MO (Springfield Central): A 6’6″ forward who anchors the front line play for a young and talented Central squad that is on the come up. He’s mobile and aggressive and combines that with solid athleticism around the basket. He averaged 10 points a game as a sophomore.