Top-5’s in 2022: Rebounders
With the possibility of losing the entire AAU season this year, I will mention all 104 sophs ranked. I like to take a look at my annual “Top-5’s”. Every player has their 1 skill they usually excel at. It’s…
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Continue ReadingWith the possibility of losing the entire AAU season this year, I will mention all 104 sophs ranked.
I like to take a look at my annual “Top-5’s”.
Every player has their 1 skill they usually excel at.
It’s just a fun way to take a look at players’ elite skills in different categories.
We move over to the 14 players who are top-notch glass eaters. These are the players that will give a team only one possession every time down the court with getting essentially every rebound. Some of the BEST rebounders I viewed all year were actually in this group. The top-5 could compete with anyone in state.
Here are my Top-5:
1. Duke Brennan Duke Brennan 6'10" | C Hillcrest Prep | 2022 State #219 Nation AZ (undecided)
-Moving to the 2022 class from the ’21 class and keeps the top spot on the glass. Great size, girth and strength with a huge motor.
2. Elijah Saunders Elijah Saunders 6'8" | PF Sunnyslope | 2022 State AZ (Sunnyslope)
-A thicker forward with quick bounce to explode up to snatch the ball at its highest point.
3. Jaylen Wesley Jaylen Wesley 6'4" | PF McClintock | 2022 State AZ (McClintock)
-A thick and strong beast with an elite motor. If you don’t box him out, the ball is his.
4. Malik Charles Malik Charles 6'5" | PF AZ Compass Prep Green | 2022 State AZ (Heritage Maricopa)
-The son of a former NFL player is a really long and extremely strong post player who is built like a football lineman. He grabs rebounds in bunches with his big-time motor.
5. Micah Pierce Micah Pierce 6'7" | PF Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ (Mountain Pointe)
-A bouncy forward with a nose for the ball. He didn’t get the big playing time on a deep roster but should get more PT next season.
Next-5:
1. Reed Shuey Reed Shuey 6'5" | PF Gilbert | 2022 State AZ (Gilbert)
-A thick under the rim strong power forward has a great will to grab rebounds.
2. Ashton Earl Ashton Earl 6'6" | PF American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek | 2022 AZ (ALA-QC)
-A little known post player has the size, girth and wider shoulders to board at a high level.
3. Carson Ledbetter Carson Ledbetter 6'6" | PF Casteel | 2022 State AZ (Casteel) (Pictured)
-A skilled lefty is very tough on the glass as well. Look for him to lead the Colts next season.
4. Logan Pohl Logan Pohl 6'10" | C Shadow Ridge | 2022 AZ (Paradise Honors)
-The second tallest soph in the state from the AIA has improved greatly and should control the paint next season.
5. Ryan Vischer Ryan Vischer 6'11" | C Phhoenix Prep | 2023 State AZ (Paradise Valley)
-Another one of the taller players in the state is also improving, He is light on his toes and grabs rebounds at good rate.
4-more:
1. Will Coates Will Coates 6'8" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2022 State AZ (Phhoenix Prep)
-A skilled forward is a better rebounder than he gets credited with as he has good length and size.
2. Jo Jo Montgomery Jo Jo Montgomery 6'6" | PF Deer Valley | 2022 State AZ (Deer Valley)
-A strong undersized forward can shoot but crashes the boards well.
3. Tobi Balogun Tobi Balogun 6'5" | PF Agua Fria | 2022 State AZ (Agua Fria)
-Another undersized forward with a nose for the ball.
4. Kyree Bell Kyree Bell 6'4" | PF Central | 2022 State AZ (Central)
-An active forward with a good motor fights hard inside to corral the rebound.