Class of 2021: Old School Low Post Standouts

<p>Although we are in the age of 3-point shooting and perimeter dominance, there is still room for those players who do their business in the low post. They may venture outside the lane once in awhile, but their domain is the paint where they like it and are very effective. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top low-post players in the Class of 2021.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824120" first="Karter" last="Koenig"] 6’6" Westran: A big physical southpaw post who has a basic meat and potatoes game inside and is very effective at it. He can post up strong and he catches the ball tough and scores pretty well with a nice drop step. I was impressed with his play at the Prep Hoops #GrindSzn Kickoff in Oklahoma.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="994438" first="Josh" last="Robinson"] 6’8" Cardinal Ritter: A physical post player who was injured for much of his junior season, but came back down the stretch to help the Lions win a Class 3 state title. He holds his position well inside and is very difficult to keep off the offensive boards. He is a strong finisher in the paint with the ability to throw down dunks in traffic. He already has a Division I offer from Louisiana-Monroe.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824180" first="Lance" last="Hackney"] 6’7" Lutheran-St. Charles: A robust post player who is strong and mobile around the basket, which enables him to become a strong offensive rebounder. He has a nice jump hook over the left shoulder and he can score with both hands inside with equal effectiveness.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824173" first="Lucas" last="Morrison"] 6’9" Salem: A massive post player who knows how to use his size and strength to operate around the basket. He gives a nice target when he seals his defender and has a soft pair of hands and nice shooting touch. He can also step out to the high post and hit 15-footers. He plays solid position defense and he will block his share of shots.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824196" first="John" last="Wilson"] 6’6" St. Charles West: An excellent football prospect as a two-way lineman who brings that size and strength to good use on the basketball court. As a junior, he shot 60 percent from the field while averaging 14 points and eight rebounds a game. He has a nice drop step and a very good jump hook to score buckets and he will also pass the ball out of a double team.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="985223" first="Jordan" last="Mertens"] 6’8" De Soto: A solid post player who has done a nice job of building up his body over the course of his career. He was rather thin as a freshman, but he now as a nice, strong frame which he uses well to mix it up inside and crash the offensive boards. As a junior, he averaged 13 points, 8.4 rebounds and two blocks a game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="535624" first="Tyce" last="Laubinger"] 6’10" Park Hills Central: A large post who has made excellent strides over the course of his career. He has become quite a presence on the defensive end and can rebound the ball very effectively. His mobility around the basket as also improved as he has become a better finisher. He has already received a couple of Division III offers.</p>