What Rising Junior Posts Prospects Shined on PHC

The Prep Hoops Circuit held six events in Chicago this season that featured an elite collection of programs from both shoe circuits and independent grassroots circuits. In this article, we look at five of the top post prospects in the Class of 2028 who consistently elevated their play across these showcases, along with a list of notable honorable mentions.   Class of 2028 Top Post Prospects   [player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 3SSB   (Chi-Town Tip-Off)   Jakstys delivered a monster showing in Chicago, proving why he is one of the premier frontcourt prospects in the class. He combines exceptional size and wing length with fluid athleticism and high-level skill. While he features a clean stroke from three-point range, his ability to put the ball on the deck using long strides and finish with a variety of moves around the rim truly separated him. Jakstys consistently won his one-on-one matchups, converted through contact in the paint, and made an impact defensively with his lateral quickness, length, and activity on the glass.   Feramni Animashuan | Chicago Fire   (Windy City War)   A 6'7 throwback big man in the best sense, Animashuan provided a strong, stable interior presence throughout the event. Playing with a level of patience rarely seen in young post players, he relies on disciplined footwork, simple drop steps, and soft jump hooks to finish efficiently around the basket. On defense, Animashuan anchors the paint as a reliable primary rim protector who consistently controls the boards through excellent positioning and physicality.   [player_tooltip player_id='2390523' first='Evan' last='Okey'] | All In   (Tune Up, Great Lakes Finals)   The 6'6" Libertyville power forward showed off significant upside across multiple events, displaying refined footwork and a smooth touch inside. Okey runs the floor effectively in transition for rim runs, finishes cleanly out of the dunker spot, and crafts unique ways to score out of the low post while drawing fouls at a high rate. He also demonstrated the ability to stretch the floor out to the perimeter with a smooth three-point stroke, establishing himself as a versatile frontcourt weapon and a high-volume area rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='2395586' first='Amir' last='Beasley'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last='']   (Chi-Town Tip-Off)   Beasley is a super long, lanky frontcourt prospect equipped with high-end physical and athletic tools. A fluid rim runner, hit his stride by playing relentlessly off his athleticism—attacking closeouts with long strides for dunks and dominating the offensive glass for second-chance opportunities. His length and lateral mobility allow him to cover vast amounts of ground defensively both vertically and horizontally, giving evaluators a glimpse of his immense potential when playing active around the hoop. Beasley has transferred out of state and is a major blow to the 2028 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='3643306' first='Amari' last='Williams'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire']   (Tune Up)   Williams possesses an ideal physical blueprint for a modern post prospect, built with broad shoulders and explosive athleticism. The Shepard big man established himself as a dominant area rebounder, consistently snatching boards at their highest point on both ends of the floor. Offensively, Williams excels as a play finisher—sealing defenders effectively, scoring out of pick-and-roll action, and executing quick moves on the block to impact games around the rim.   Honorable Mention    [player_tooltip player_id='2384522' first='Elijah' last='Shim'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire']    [player_tooltip player_id='3660778' first='Camden' last='Scroggins'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U']    Will Greetis | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold    Will Loehr | MW Renegades    [player_tooltip player_id='2894590' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'] | MW Renegades

The Prep Hoops Circuit held six events in Chicago this season that featured an elite collection of programs from both shoe circuits and independent grassroots circuits. In this article, we look at five of the top post prospects in the Class of 2028 who consistently elevated their play across these showcases, along with a list of notable honorable mentions.