Prospect Spotlight: Zane Foster (2019)
Class of 2019, 6’10, center Zane Foster is one of the most underrated center’s we have in the state of Washington. He brings a unique skill set on both end of the floor which makes him a potential high D2 recruit.
A post player is a player who is comfortable playing with his back to the basket. He is not afraid of contact and will come back play after play despite getting hit even when he doesn’t have the ball. A post player is willing to go to the boards on every play and if he can’t get the rebound, makes sure that his man won’t. A post player, by virtue of his physical position on the court, has to be willing to run end line to end line even though he won’t get the ball most of the time. He must be willing to defend on every play and make up for his teammate’s shortcomings. He is the goalie, the last person that can protect the basket. He must be willing to sacrifice his body on every play.
With a 6’10” frame, he showed that he can guard out on the perimeter at the showcase as well. His jumper is looking more consistent and he is a threat from deep. He is a persistent offensive rebounder who got the reward with many put-backs for buckets. He can also stepped out and made a number of 15 footers as well as a couple of step-back fade away jumpers. His touch around the hoop is solid, but he could use a few more post moves in his arsenal at the next level. He has the length and moves well off ball to get in good positions for easy dunks and layups already though.
I got a chance to talk with the young man on how his game has improved and where his college interest are right now.
“I’m very excited for my upcoming season. I have been working on my shot, some post moves, and a little bit of dribbling and foot work this off-season I have also been lifting a bit. Recruiting for me isn’t much right now I’ve been contacted by 4 colleges so far but I have been invited to other camps.”