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Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July

Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July
Photo: JT Shotz
Al Schell
Al Schell August 22, 2022 @ 12:24 AM
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Alary Bell
Alary Bell 6'1" | C | 2023
VA
Rachel Mutombo
Rachel Mutombo 6'1" | C | 2023
MD
Ciarra Gibbs
Ciarra Gibbs 6'0" | PF | 2024
NY
Danika Barnes
Danika Barnes 6'0" | SF | 2025
MD
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In today's game it hard to find players who even like to be called "centers" or post players, but they are still out there, even if they do not want to be labeled as such. I have identified a few players from the summer who possess certain skill sets to play in the post at the next level.

St. Francis (PA)
Alary Bell

Alary Bell

VA
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Alary
Bell C
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Miller School
|
VA
Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July
Alary is one of my favorites because she always brings it every game, every possession. Opponents should be...
Written by Al Schell
St. Francis (PA)
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Alary Bell

State: Virginia
School: Miller School
Club: WPA Bruins UAA 17U
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Joleen Lusk

Joleen Lusk

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF
CLASS 2023

Joleen Lusk

School: Cherry Valley- Springfield
Club: Athenas Basketball
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Rachel Mutombo

Rachel Mutombo

MD
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Rachel
Mutombo C
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Good Counsel
|
MD
Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July
Rachel is a legit 6’3″ post and knows how to use that length to her advantage. She is...
Written by Al Schell
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Rachel Mutombo

State: Maryland
School: Good Counsel
Club: Lady Panthers
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Ciarra Gibbs

Ciarra Gibbs

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Ciarra
Gibbs PF
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
William Penn High
|
NY
Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July
Ciarra had a strong showing in July. Her activity and work rate really stood out as she ran...
Written by Al Schell
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Ciarra Gibbs

State: New York
School: William Penn High
Club: Lady Raiders
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Danika Barnes

Danika Barnes

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Danika
Barnes SF
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Seneca Valley
|
MD
Five Post Players Who Showed Out In July
Athletic six-footer with excellent length. She has some nice post moves including a solid drop step and a...
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Danika Barnes

State: Maryland
School: Seneca Valley
Club: Lady Panthers
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