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North Carolina: Top 10 Power Forwards in the 2021 Class

By Big Shots Nation, 12/18/20, 9:45AM EST

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Take a look at the Top 10 Power Forwards in North Carolina's 2021 class.

Rank First Name Last Name Height School Club Team College
1 Jordan Wildy 6'9 Winston-Salem Christian Team Loaded Iona
2 Dondre Watson 6'9 Bull City Prep    
3 Keeyan Itejere 6'9 GRACE Christian School UC27 Dreamchasers Texas
4 Daniel Nixon 6'7 Winston-Salem Christian Team Durant  
5 Isaac Farah 6'9 Liberty Heights Team Curry  
6 Ben Burnham 6'7 Carmel Christian Team Charlotte Winthrop
7 Peyton Gerald 6'8 Ardrey Kell    
8 Omarion Bodrick 6'9 Combine Academy Team Charlotte  
9 Elijah Ormiston 6'7 Cannon School PSB Elite  
10 Nygie Stroman 6'6 Richmond Senior Flight 22 Elite  

 

1. Jordan Wildy | 6'9 | Winston-Salem Christian

Jordan Wildy is a versatile forward at 6-foot-9 that's growing into more than a post prospect. He can roam in the post or the perimeter with his ability to knock down 3-pointers and mid-range shots. His length and athleticism should carry him at the next level at Iona.

2. Dondre Watson | 6'9 | Bull City Prep

Dondre Watson is a new face in the Hoop State that's made his presence felt already as a rim protector and paint presence. He's got nice length and strength that he uses well to defend the post and possesses the mobility to defend on the perimeter as well. On offense, he can work in the paint and extend his game to the perimeter already. He was originally committed to East Carolina, but his recruitment is currently wide open.

3. Keeyan Itejere | 6'9 | GRACE Christian School

Keeyan Itejere is an electric forward prospect that uses his athleticism on both ends to make his presence felt. He's got nice length to rebound and block shots to go along with his athleticism. He's developed a nice touch on his shot over the past few seasons. His better days of basketball are ahead of him as he's headed to Texas.

4. Daniel Nixon | 6'7 | Winston-Salem Christian

Daniel Nixon is another prospect with the ability to play multiple spots on the floor at 6-foot-7. He's a new face at Winston-Salem Christian but has slowly carved out a role for himself with his ability to knock down 3s off the catch, gets to the paint and finish in traffic. He's a budding prospect with offers from Iowa, Wichita State, Wake Forest and others.

5. Isaac Farah | 6'9 | Liberty Heights Institute

Isaac Farah is a recent transfer into the state of North Carolina and hasn't wasted any time making an impact as a forward threat with length. He can stretch the floor with his shooting and play the post.He's made waves in the frontcourt alongside Jonas Aidoo at Liberty Heights.  He holds offers from IUPUI, Limestone and Tusculum.

6. Ben Burnham | 6'7 | Carmel Christian

Ben Burnham has been a burden in the post for a top team in the NCISAA in Carmel Christian in 2020-21. He's putting up 23.2 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 2.1 bpg and 1.7 spg through their first nine games of 2020-21 and has posted eight double-doubles already. He had 39 points and 14 rebounds in a victory over Charlotte Christian on Dec. 1. He'll be a big steal for Winthrop.

7. Peyton Gerald | 6'8 | Ardrey Kell

Peyton Gerald is due for a big year at Ardrey Kell in 2020-21. He's a wiry forward prospect with good mobility and length in the post. He likes to play physical and bang in the paint and battles in the paint on both ends. Emory & Henry and Belmont Abbey have both offered him of late.

8. Omarion Bodrick | 6'9 | Combine Academy

Omarion Bodrick is developing in the frontcourt at Combine Academy. He was a force at Independence HS in 2019-20, posting 9.0 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.3 bpg, 1.8 spg and 1.6 apg in 2019-20 as a junior and has room to grown even more on both ends of the floor as a stretch-forward and paint presence. He holds offers from UNC-Greensboro, Winthrop, Mount St. Mary's and others.

9. Elijah Ormiston | 6'7 | Cannon School

Elijah Ormiston is an underrated forward prospect with a strong frame that competes in the paint. He's active on the glass and in the paint when given opportunities. He's a two-way threat at Cannon School that's seeing success despite the recent departure of Jaden Bradley.

10.  Nygie Stroman | 6'6 | Richmond Senior

Nygie Stroman is a load in the post that's due for a big senior season. He's got a nice feel for the game around the rim and is hard to move once he establishes position. He's an athletic forward with room to grow in this class.