PH Texas Report: 2020 Power Forwards Vol. IV
Jalen Brattain Jalen Brattain 6'8" | PF Shallowater | 2020 State TX / 6’8″ / PF / Seminole / Level: Mid Major-High Minus
Strengths:
- Athletic hybrid forward with a college-ready body; has a chance to be special if he can put it all together; versatile basketball player
- Bouncy in the interior; plays above the rim; target for putback dunks; rebounds well
- Can handle the ball in the open floor; capable of hitting a jumpshot out to the high school three-point line
- Strong body; can play physical
Weaknesses:
- Lacks confidence on the court; needs to play with the mentality that he is the best player on the court
- Continues to hold himself back; has the tools to be really good
- Does not always consistently give maximum effort
Hayden Brittingham Hayden Brittingham 6'4" | PF Crowley | 2020 State TX / 6’4″ / PF / Crowley / Level: Division II-Low Major
Strengths:
- Extremely bouncy forward; consistently plays above the rim
- He is physically ready to compete at the next level; uses athleticism to bang the boards; active rebounder
- Handles the ball in the open floor; solid slasher off the wing; gets to the rim; shields off defenders with his strong body
Weaknesses:
- Outside game is non-existent
- Undersized four-man; needs to continue to improve perimeter skills to make the proper transition to the small forward position
God’s Gift Ezedinma / 6’8″ / PF / Waco Midway / Level: Mid Major-High Minus
Strengths:
- Active four-man with a thin and long frame; competes and plays hard on both ends; high motor; cleans the glass; works hard
- Capable of stepping out and hitting an occasional 22 footer
- Length irritates opponents; uses it to his advantage defensively
Weaknesses:
- Needs to add strength; easily loses position on the low block; tends to get outmuscled in the paint
- Basketball IQ; settles from outside jumpers; needs to know when to attempt shots from the perimeter
To receive contact info on these prospects:
Brandon Jenkins
214-962-7678
@brandon_jenkin5