2025 Final Rankings Update: Power Forwards

The Class of 2025 just concluded their senior seasons, so it's time to put together the final rankings for this class, which has been a joy to cover over the last four years. In this article, we take a look at all of the ranked power forwards in the class, with a look at some of the power forwards who raised their stock in the final rankings update and a look at the players who made their rankings debut in the final installment.    Stock Risers   [player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter'] (North Fayette Valley, #32 to #20): Reichter was a monster during his senior year, averaging 29.4 points, 15.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks on 62-44-73 shooting splits. He handles it well for a big man, sees the floor at a high level, is a great athlete with soft hands, and he's a versatile three-level scorer.   [player_tooltip player_id='2721446' first='Jacob' last='Litterer'] (Marquette Catholic, #133 to #96): Litterer was great during his senior year for the Defenders, averaging 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 steals and shooting 56% from the floor. A versatile inside-out threat, he also knocked down nearly 42% of his 3-point attempts, shooting it particularly well off the catch.   [player_tooltip player_id='2511617' first='Billie' last='Kindred'] (Keota, #199 to #139): One of the best rebounders in the state, Kindred averaged 14.2 boards a game while also putting up 24.6 points on 53% shooting. A good athlete with a strong, physical frame, he showcased the ability to do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor for the Eagles.   [player_tooltip player_id='2397981' first='Michael' last='Boyd'] (Gladbrook-Reinbeck, #205 to #161): A versatile stretch-4 who shoots it really well from the 3-point line, Boyd was a game-changer for the Rebels with his ability to switch defensively, control the glass, and space the floor. He averaged 15.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game on 45-45-61 splits.   [player_tooltip player_id='2397355' first='Joe' last='Briesemeister'] (Mount Vernon, #216 to #169): Briesemeister led the Mustangs in scoring (16.9) and rebounding (7.6) during his senior year, shooting it at a high level (57.1%) and showing a willingness to pass it out of the post.   [player_tooltip player_id='2397976' first='Matthew' last='Neighbor'] (Alburnett, #213 to #171): Neighbor was the Swiss Army knife for the Pirates as a senior, defending the opposing team's best player on a nightly basis, no matter what position that player was. A strong, athletic forward with good lateral movement, length, and a high IQ, he averaged 20.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2397362' first='Joey' last='Funderburk'] (Assumption, #233 to #196): A uniquely talented forward who led the Knights in assists, dishing out 4.4 helpers a game, Funderburk can score inside and out, protect the paint defensively, control the glass, and initiate the offense, a big asset at his size.   [player_tooltip player_id='2605429' first='Cade' last='Daufeldt'] (Muscatine, #290 to #211): A big, athletic, strong forward, Daufeldt averaged 7.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game for the Muskies on 62.4% shooting. He's a versatile defender who can protect the paint or switch onto smaller ball-handlers.   New Additions   (131) [player_tooltip player_id='2811916' first='Cade' last='Fisher'] (ADM): Fisher was a standout during the state tournament with his ability to invert the offense for ADM, initiating plays out of the high post area and finding open teammates with his vision and passing instincts. He's also great on the glass and a fantastic rim protector, averaging 7.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game as a senior for the Tigers.   (177) [player_tooltip player_id='2820091' first='Carter' last='Johnson'] (Waukee): A physical, athletic 6-5 big man who came off the bench to provide some toughness for the Warriors, Johnson averaged 2.9 points and 3.0 rebounds on 56% shooting while also providing some versatility on the defensive end.   (192) [player_tooltip player_id='2820123' first='Jared' last='Schwarte'] (Treynor): Schwarte is a 6-5 big man who rebounds well on both ends of the floor, gets his teammates involved, and finishes well around the rim. He averaged 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in his final go-around as a Cardinal.   (255) [player_tooltip player_id='2820139' first='Eric' last='Neipert'] (Union): Neipert was a key part of an unexpected Union run through 2A postseason play, helping lead the Knights to the state tournament with his ability to control the glass, protect the rim, and finish at the bucket. He averaged 11.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game on 62% shooting.

The Class of 2025 just concluded their senior seasons, so it's time to put together the final rankings for this class, which has been a joy to cover over the last four years. In this article, we take a look at all of the ranked power forwards in the class, with a look at some of the power forwards who raised their stock in the final rankings update and a look at the players who made their rankings debut in the final installment.