Underrated Power Forwards for the 2024 Class
The power forward position can be versatile, especially in today’s modern game. These players all have shown flashes that they are capable of being at the top of their class. Here are my underrated power forwards for the 2024 class.…
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Continue ReadingThe power forward position can be versatile, especially in today’s modern game. These players all have shown flashes that they are capable of being at the top of their class. Here are my underrated power forwards for the 2024 class.
Trotsko is a stretch-four that can provide lots of perimeter shooting. He opens up driving lanes because of his ability to shoot from the three-point line. His shot is smooth and with a high release point giving him the best opportunity to get a shot off over contested defenders. Trotsko is a big threat from the corners as he rarely misses if he is given the space. He can get open from many different off-ball screens using his quick feet.
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Mensah is an athletic rim runner who can play multiple positions. At 6’6″ he attacks the rim with force whenever he can and is not afraid to throw it down over anyone standing in his way. Mensah can post up and take advantage of mismatches using his soft touch around the rim when needed. He sets excellent hard screens and rolls to the basket nicely off of pick-n-rolls. He also is turning into a two-way player with his ability to guard multiple positions while being aggressive on the glass.
Wood is a post-up player who gets most of his shots from inside the painted area. He has a lot of moves at his disposal he will go to in the post especially his post-spin move that gets most defenders. His soft touch around the rim is how he can seemingly make every post-hook shot he attempts. Wood can put the ball on the floor if needed and can work the midrange game or look to hit cutting teammates to the basket.
Xoxakos is a very versatile player that can do a lot of great things on the court. He is an excellent three-point shooter with the corner being his most consistent spot to hit from. He can bring up the ball in fast break situations as he uses speed to get easy points after a steal or rebound. Xoxakos can work the post and is an effective scorer from there as he has a bunch of moves he can go to. When it comes to crashing the glass Xoxakos will fight for every rebound and positioning.
Orloff is a player who has a high motor and plays a lot bigger than he is in the power forward position. He is a tenacious rebounder and will fight for every board for his team. He has good athleticism to allow him to score over taller players and use his strength to bully his way around in the paint. Orloff gets excellent positioning on his boxouts almost every time as he will also look to go after every loose ball set in front of him.