2027 Positional Rankings: PF’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 rankings are out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We dive into the positional rankings. We move over to the power forwards for the sophomore class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"52","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a8f3a5f8ba"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1580233' first='Paul' last='Osaruyi'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly regarded high flying forward. He has one of the better builds and frames in the West. He is an effortless leaper and uses his length to play above the rim. He can also step out and shoot the three plus protect the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2564445' first='Isaac' last='Gonda'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the tallest and most skilled players on the list. He can shoot the three with ease plus pull-up from mid-range off the dribble. He rebounds well in his area and will block a ton of shots out of his area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2295693' first='Maddox' last='Lazor'] <strong>Casteel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> A highly skilled forward is a top of the food chain rebounder. He uses his broad shoulders, strength and length to corral the boards. He can handle the ball well and make a play with a cerebral game. He shoots it from mid to the three point line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2133645' first='Razin' last='Smith Jr'] <strong>The Gregory School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical forward with strength, length and girth. He has big mitts and advanced post footwork to score around the basket with counter moves. He will also step out and shoot it plus rebound and is a good passer. He gets doubled often and always seems to find the open man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2337274' first='Brig' last='Bowden'] <strong>Mesa (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed power forward likes to stay close to the basket with his size, strength and skill. He has good hands and works well around the basket. He keeps the ball high and will go to work plus can shoot it occasionally from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574803' first='Joshua' last='Blevins'] <strong>Skyline Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tall and slender forward plays both spots. He shoots it better than most on the list from the three point line with a very clean stroke. He gets it off his hands quickly and his a nice looking stroke. He rebounds well in his area and he is a graceful mover. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2107084' first='Adam' last='Medina'] <strong>Williams Field</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long armed power forward with skill. He can shoot the three off the catch, dribble drive it to the basket, fade away from his defender and score inside. He rebounds well and is a good outlet passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466071' first='Nick' last='Appenzeller'] <strong>Desert Edge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled power forward with great passing skills for position. He plays best out of the high post and finds his open teammates. He can shoot it from mid-range plus rip thru to score in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2297437' first='Dylan' last='Vargas'] <strong>San Tan Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another top passing power forward in the bunch is Vargas. After he sits from the transfer, he will immediately impact the talented small school with his rebounding, inside-out scoring, passing and high court awareness. He will fit in perfectly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->