Battle in Bullhead: Top Posts
Although the Battle in Bullhead lacked length at the post position, there were some skilled undersized bigs. Dhol Majak highlighted the field due to his length and improved versatility. Further, Ben Petro and Tyler Chinyere are quite intriguing next level prospects.
Battle in Bullhead: Top Posts
Ben Petro PF/C 6’5 2018 Bradshaw Mountain
Petro is a little undersized to play the 4 or 5 at the majority of college levels. However, he is crafty on the block. He has good footwork and is extremely patient. In addition, he demonstrated some potential to play on the perimeter at the next level. He took opponents off of the dribble and finished around the rim. Further, he hit a couple of threes. He has a consistent shot and release point, but he will need to do more to continue the transfer to more of a SG.
Dhol Majak PF/C 6’10 2018 Ironwood
Majak shot the basketball well from deep and had a couple of impressive drives for a 6’10 prospect. While fighting through contact, he was able to get the rim and finish on a couple of different occasions. Further, he does a good job of tracking loose balls and rebounds. His length enables him to make plays on those scenarios that many athletes are not capable of making. In addition, on the defensive end, he did a good job of protecting the rim and consistently getting back in transition. He has a good motor to go with the length.
Justin Chinn PF/C 6’3 2018 River Valley
Like a couple of other players on this list, Chinn is undersized as a 4 or 5 at the college level. However, he plays hard and is physical. Further, he has a good motor which enables him to compete for a number of 50/50 balls. He also showed an ability to play on the perimeter somewhat as he had decent footwork during the rip through station and took a couple of opponents off of the dribble in live work.
Tyler Chinyere PF 6’4 2019 Kingman Academy
Chinyere might be the most undersized player on this list who has the best chance of playing some college basketball. He still needs some work, especially with his footwork on the perimeter, but he has a lot of upside. He is a quick jumper with a high vertical. Moreover, he plays extremely hard and is intelligent. Chinyere should be on a number of college coaches radars as he is capable of playing this game at the next level.
Tyler Chinyere with the dunk. Great athleticism and upside. #BattleinBullhead pic.twitter.com/dkkfIiGwma
— Prep Hoops Arizona (@PrepHoopsAZ) October 28, 2017
Jordan Herbert PF 6’3 2018 MALC
Herbert has a knack for finding loose balls and rebounds. Further, he has a soft touch around the rim so he is able to capitalize on them. In addition, he does a good job of moving without the basketball. He is not a traditional post by any stress of the imagination, but he is serviceable as one at the high school level. With that said, he could be intriguing to a smaller school due to his character, grades, and skill set. Like a couple of other prospects on this list, he will need to transition to more of a 2 or 3 to maximize his basketball potential.