2029 Rankings: SF/PF/Cs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are only 6 Centers in the class so far that were discovered with 28 PF's and 42 SF's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The forward class is truly loaded with many talented players ranked near the top, including the top-4 players in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top-11 SF/PF/C's</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2639549' first='Mamadou' last='Issa Sow'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep (Pictured) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top ranked player is the top power forward currently in the class. He has elite size and length and he may follow in [player_tooltip player_id='1580233' first='Paul' last='Osaruyi'] footsteps and be the next great one from BVP. He moves fluidly from end to end and will rebound, run the floor and block shots better then most in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2759176' first='Trevin' last='Davis'] <strong>Liberty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top ranked small forward is a strong burly framed athletic player with skill. His three point stroke makes his game go but he is also a good rebounder, he can defend a couple positions and plays way above the rim on the break. He hit some big time shots this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194805' first='Marquice' last='Pless'] <strong>Higley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile wing forward can play and defend a few positions. He is long, athletic and hyper competitive to play in the moment. He will score with tough traffic takes, hit the three, pull-up from mid-range and rebound the ball well for his size and position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767903' first='Jacobi' last='Thompson II'] <strong>Arcadia </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A MVP took the Titans to the high school first Chip ever. He is super versatile with playing and defending almost every position on the court. He is a true two-way player with moving his feet exceptionally well and being able to cover PG's then PF's on the next possession. He scores it with dribble drives and threes off the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2574808' first='Ruach' last='Gony'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good sized power forward is hyper athletic and covers a ton of ground on defense. He really moves well like a wing to defend nearly every position on the floor. He likes playing from elbow and in and shooting it from mid but loves attacking the basket and scoring with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2855988' first='Jose' last='Dias'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man is actually the tallest player in the entire state. He is not only above seven feet but moves really well from end to end to cover on the perimeter and then be one of the top shot blockers in the class with his sheer size and long arms. He dunks it and cleans the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2506518' first='Azariah' last='Reetz'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top rim runners in the class seems to fly on the break with fluidity and grace. He covers a lot of ground and will defend on the perimeter and then be one of the top shot blockers in the class. He can face-up occasionally and throw it down way above the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2947346' first='Giovanni' last='Nielsen'] <strong>Deer Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing forward with a versatile game. He is a defensive minded player who can defend a few positions and also play them all. He handles it fairly well to create his own offense and will score it at the rim with his size and length plus hit the three with an improving stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2889279' first='Jace' last='Parris'] <strong>Mesa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tallest AIA player in the class is a defensive stalwart. He moves well for his size and uses his long arms and activity to rebound in and out of his area and block shots better then most in the class from the AIA. He will score with hook shots, dunk, layup and step out and shoot it from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2553594' first='Aguer' last='Kuir'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high motored power forward seems to live on the glass with his length, athleticism and quicker twitch. He is all effort and runs the floor for rim runs dunks and he is a good defender in space. He will score it with offensive rebound put backs and occasional jumpers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2575862' first='AJ' last='Jabateh'] <strong>Bella Vista Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing forward with good size and athleticism. He takes super long strides to the basket and will score it with a tough layups package using his bounce and touch. He will throw it down or get to the line and earn it. He can occasionally step out and hit the three and defends multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->