City Rankings: Detroit’s 2021 Post Players
Basketball talent runs deep in the city of Detroit. We have recently been ranking the players in the city based on graduation year and position. It’s time to rank Detroit’s top 5 post players in the class of 2021. Take…
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Continue ReadingBasketball talent runs deep in the city of Detroit. We have recently been ranking the players in the city based on graduation year and position. It’s time to rank Detroit’s top 5 post players in the class of 2021.
Take a look at our previous Detroit City Rankings in these articles:
City Rankings: Detroit’s Class of 2022
City Rankings: Detroit’s 2021 Point Guards
City Rankings: Detroit’s 2021 Wings
#5
Taylor Smith (2021, F/C, Detroit Cass Tech)
Smith was an experienced varsity player already as a junior. Her game goes beyond the numbers and the stat sheet. She’s a physical post prospect that is more than comfortable with contact.
#4
Amil Hatcher (2021, F/C, Detroit Cody)
Hatcher had an excellent junior season that really put her on the prospect map in the city of Detroit and beyond. She was a 3rd Team All-PSL selection.
#3
Jakayra McCarty Jakayra McCarty 5'11" | PF Detroit King | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Cass Tech)
McCarty is a talented prospect that should probably get more looks. Her numbers may not jump off the page, but her efficiency does.
#2
Keyonna Johnson Keyonna Johnson 6'1" | PF Detroit Cass Tech | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Cass Tech)
Johnson is probably one of the top post prospects in the class of 2021. She’s a smart and athletic defender that likes to use her length to step into the passing lanes. Johnson is a high IQ defender as well, excelling in multiple defensive sets.
#1
Shannon Wheeler Shannon Wheeler 6'1" | PF Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Renaissance)
Wheeler is a clear cut Division 1 prospect, holding more than a handful of offers to prove it. She’s turned into a hot commodity on the recruiting trail. Wheeler is a composed athlete that’s dependable in late game situations. She has a knack for making the big play at crucial points in the game. Wheeler is an excellent post player to have in transition. She uses her anticipation in the open floor. Wheeler is a solid rebounder on both ends, accurately reading the ball off the rim. She’s a force on the defensive end where she uses her combination of size and athleticism.