2024: Junior Positional Rankings: PF/C’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 rankings are out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We dive into the positional rankings. We now look at the power forwards and centers for the junior class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Here are the top-8 PF/C's in the 2024 class: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1054790' first='Aiden' last='Sherrell'] <strong>Hillcrest Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nationally ranked bigger forward who can play inside and out. He can shoot the three easily plus plays way above the rim on the break. In the paint he scores on hook shots, put backs and can crab dribble to create own shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1074371' first='Jovan' last='Milicevic'] <strong>Dream City Christian</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled forward who is THE best shooters in the group. His stroke from the three is pure and he has advanced post footwork to utilize. He is a very good passer and thinks the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1129386' first='Pharaoh' last='Compton'] <strong>AZ Compass Prep (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the longest forwards in the state has a maybe absurd +9 wingspan. He plays with a huge motor and springs off the floor to throw it down. He rim runs, blocks shots and rebounds at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1123041' first='Bradey' last='Henige'] <strong>Cactus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest junior in state has high skill level, a good feel for the game for position and strength. His passing skills for his size is second to none. He is hard to defend with his dominant left hand and is starting to extend his shooting to the three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1449295' first='Ibrahim' last='Souare'] <strong>Dream City Christian </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high flying lefty power forward is extremely fast and athletic. He has a huge motor to grab rebounds out of his area and is a top of the box type of rebounder. He can make an occasional three but scores mostly on dunks and put backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='994680' first='Jai' last='Anthoni Bearden'] <strong>Sunnyslope </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic forward is that hybrid type who can play the three and four. He is great in transition and can rip through and score in traffic. He is shooting the ball better from mid to the three point line and after he sits his nine games, he will make a huge impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1131814' first='Ring' last='Nyeri'] <strong>Liberty </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and fluid four-man is a top-notch shot blocker. He covers a lot of ground on defense and can switch easily from guards to the posts. He has a hook shot and can shoot it from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1180583' first='Marsai' last='Mason'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean forward who can play the 3-4. He rebounds, passes well for position and can score from inside and out. He is a fluid mover and look for him to breakout this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->