St. Louis Spring Showcase (2017 Forwards and Posts)
The St. Louis Spring Showcase was held last weekend at the Center of St. Louis. There some solid talent at the tournament. Here are some of the top forwards from 2017. Christian Bundy 6’6″ MBA Flight (Nixa): An excellent post…
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Continue ReadingThe St. Louis Spring Showcase was held last weekend at the Center of St. Louis. There some solid talent at the tournament. Here are some of the top forwards from 2017.
Christian Bundy 6’6″ MBA Flight (Nixa): An excellent post player who helped lead MBA to the tournament championship. A strong post player who finishes well around the basket. Had a couple of nice dunks in traffic in the low post. Runs the court well and can put the ball on the floor. Strong body and very active and skilled in the post.
Thomas Bell 6’5″ Eagles Elite (Cahokia): The most impressive athlete in the tournament, Bell was a high-flyer who threw down some impressive dunks all weekend. He also displayed a nice set of skills with nice handles and a good stroke from 3-point range. Explosive.
Anthony Rosas 6’5″ Mo Gym Rats (Ava): One of the hardest working players in the tournament. The kid’s motor never stopped running in his pursuit for offensive rebounds and loose balls. Played with great energy and activity. In one sequence, he had six offensive rebounds in a 10-minute stretch. Would be an asset on any team he plays on.
Wyatt Cogdill 6’6″ Mo Gym Rats (Strafford): Effective post player who plays strong around the basket. Very active player who gives excellent effort, which is the mantra of his Gym Rats team. Finishes plays well at the basket.
Julius Walker 6’5″ MBA Flight (Greenwood): Strong, athletic forward who makes things happen for the tournament champions. A good player when taking the ball to the basket. Has the strength and ability to take contact and finish plays. Also good in transition.
Codi Whitlock 6’6″ Missouri Impact (St. Charles): Solid post player who has improved gradually over the past month. Playing with more confidence in the low post. Effective with both hands around the basket. Starting to finish with more authority, including some resounding slam dunks.
Xavier Tillman 6’4″ Machine Elite (O’Fallon): Athletic forward who has excellent length and leaping ability. He is good at attacking the basket off the dribble. Very active on both ends of the floor.