Tarpenning has the type of size and interior tools that could make him a major prospect to follow as he continues developing. At 6’4, he already creates matchup problems with his frame, length and ability to impact the game around the basket. He shows touch from the high post, finishes through contact inside and creates second chance opportunities with his rebounding activity. His willingness to screen, battle in traffic and play through physicality stand out. As he continues growing into his frame and becoming more assertive offensively, Tarpenning has the upside to become a highly productive interior presence and a player that could quickly rise onto more radars moving forward

At 6’4, Tarpenning brings a physical interior presence that’s tough to deal with at this level, and opposing teams saw that. His size already separated himself but he was able to score effectively from the high post and finish through traffic on the block as well. He used his length to create advantages. He set solid screens and rebounded with purpose, which led to extra scoring opportunities for his team and also finishes at the basket for himself. As he continues to embrace physicality and assert himself consistently, his impact inside will only continue to grow, but he’s a player who we are certain will be a riser and name to know soon. Those Tarpenning boys have such a ceiling and I was shocked to see that it was another one.