Low Post Standouts
We are in an age where basketball players are more and more versatile. This includes big players that are more comfortable on the perimeter than ever before. Despite the opening up of the game, there is still room for players…
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Continue ReadingWe are in an age where basketball players are more and more versatile. This includes big players that are more comfortable on the perimeter than ever before. Despite the opening up of the game, there is still room for players who know how to get it done in the low post. We haven’t forgotten about those guys. Here is a list of Missouri standouts who love to get money in the post.
Levi Stockard 6’8″ Gateway (Vashon, 2017): The big fella was a pillar of strength throughout the entire grassroots season, where he was Gateway’s leading scorer and rebounder. He did a great job of scoring in the post with both hands while controlling the boards and blocking shots. Stockard has earned several Division I offers for his efforts.
Carte’are Gordon 6’8″ MoKan Elite 17U (Webster Groves, 2018): The 250-pounder was a major factor in MoKan’s march to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship. He Gordon averaged 10 points and seven rebounds in EYBL play. He was also a force for the USA’s march to the gold medal in the FIBA U17 World Championships in Spain.
Elijah Childs 6’7″ KC Run GMC (Lee’s Summit West, 2017): Childs will step out and make a 15 footer, but the athletic southpaw gets most of his business done in the post with his length and high motor. He works the baseline and short corner quite well and he also gets out and runs the court and gets buckets. Childs is also an excellent offensive rebounder.
Brandon Emmert 6’6″ MBA Flight (Bolivar, 2017): Emmert put on a low-post clinic at the Hardwood Classic and earned himself a number of Division II scholarship offers after the tournament. He was very good at sealing and catching the ball and he did a great job of finishing around the basket. He was scoring around 20 points a game in the tournament.
Richard Henderson 6’5″ St. Louis Eagles (Pattonville, 2017): The Austin Peay commit is one of the most athletic post players in the state. He likes to dunk the ball whenever possible, whether it’s off the drop step or in transition or a rebound tip-dunk. He’s quick around the basket and dangerous when he’s able to get to his left side.
Esyan Wiley 6’6″ MoKan Select (Rock Bridge, 2017): Wiley was a double-double machine throughout the summer. He was tough to handle around the basket with his quickness and tenacity around the basket. He also scored on his share of put backs on the offensive boards. One of the most productive players this summer. Starting to receive Division II offers.
Corey Boyd 6’8″ Yanders Law (Miller Career Academy, 2017): Corey still has a penchant for floating on the perimeter, but he did a much better job of planting his 260-pounds in the post this summer and he enjoyed a lot of success. When he established his position, he was tough to dislodge and he followed up with a nice shooting touch.
B.J. Wilson 6’7″ Missouri Hustle (SLUH, 2018): A wide body who also excels on the Jr. Bills’ defensive line in football, Wilson has developed into a solid low-post performer. He is a very physical post defender who makes it hard for opponents to set up and get what they want down low. He also has a very reliable jump hook over the left shoulder.
Cameron Hester 6’7″ SEMO Storm (Jackson, 2018): A strapping young lad who goes about 220 pounds and works well in the lane with his athleticism and strength. I like the way he can score effectively with both hands around the basket. He is also very aggressive in that he is not afraid to go up and try to dunk on somebody.
Mason Fair 6’5″ KC Keys Elite (Raytown, 2018): A big, wide-body who goes about 250 and does a nice job of scoring around the basket. He has a good footwork and a nice shooting touch. He also has good length, which enables him to rebound and block his share of shots without fouling.
Marshon Morrisey 6’4″ SEMO Bulls (Ellington, 2017): “Big Baby” is a little undersized on the circuit, but that didn’t seem to bother him. His physical strength and tenacity made him a factor around the basket. He was one of the best at using his wide body to carve out position on the weak side and clean up the offensive glass.
Dawson Dohogne 6’4″ SEMO Storm (Cape Notre Dame, 2018): He’s the smallest player on this list, but he knows how to operate in the low post. Dawson has all of the offensive low post fundamentals down pat. He can sit down, he catches the ball and he can score with both hands. I love his footwork and ability to use fakes around the hoop.
Kennedy Davis 6’4″ Missouri Hustle Central (Glasgow, 2017): Davis plays at the Class 1 level, but he was able to hold his own against kids from bigger schools this summer because of his physical strength. He didn’t mind getting physical against anyone of any size.
Tommy Robinson III 6’7″ Rainmakers Elite (Saxony Lutheran, 2018): I saw this 300-pound post player for the first time and I was impressed with what I watched. He moves pretty well around the basket and when he establishes his position, you can just about forget it. He is still a work in progress, but he has some nice tools to work with.