#GrindSzn Kickoff: The Bigs.

Geoffrey Day

April 10, 2019 @ 12:33 PM

The Grind Region opening session did not disappoint when it came to talent. This segment will focus on some of the bigs that made statements at a consistent rate this weekend. Take a look at a few bigs who college coaches should have in there data base.   Shannon Grant 6’10 C / Sylacauga HS {AL} / 2020 / Alabama Celtics Shannon played well all weekend long. Has a very strong inside presence. Finished well around the rim. Has a big body but gets off the floor well. He was altering shots and swatting shots away like it was nothing. Active on the glass on both the offensive and defensive side. He was a walking double-double. Definitely a D1/D2 prospect.   Lawson Blake 6’9 PF / Fayetteville HS {AR} / 2020 / Arkansas Athlete Outreach This prospect was a big time presence on the floor. He rebounded the ball well. Boxed out on all shots. He is an defensive anchor. He altered lots of shots every game. He also has active and quick hands. Stripping opponents on shot attempts as well as blocking there shots. Solid prospect D1 Low Major/D2/NAIA.   Sam Goodwin 6’8 PF / Southmoore HS {OK} / 2020 / Team Buddy Buckets Big time defensive guy. Tightly contest every shot from the perimeter to inside the paint. Has decent lateral movement as well. Quick enough to guard some small forwards. He has athleticism also. Had a big time two handed rim hanger to put a game away. Good strength down low also. Pulled down 8 boards a game on the PH Circuit. Could fit in at a D2/D3/NAIA.   Jonathan Aku 6’10 C / iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy {TX} / 2020 / Texas Impact The best big on the Circuit hands down. A top 20 big on the country. Finishes at a super high rate around the rim. 90% of the are dunks. Great strength on both sides of the ball. Finishes well through contact. Blocks shots with ease. Athletic guy who runs the floor well and has good stamina. He is a HM+ prospect.   Stephen Faramade 6’9 C / Fort Bend Bush HS {TX} / 2020 / Texas Mel Elite Played really well in the Grind Region opening Session. Blocked multiple shots. He is long and athletic. Has a solid frame. Grabbed rebounds galore on both the offensive and defensive ends. Was top 5 on the glass in the session. Has a good inside presence. Finishes with dunks. Plus soft touch around the rim. He continues to raise his stock. Could fit well at a D1 Mid-Low Major/D2 Program.   Daimian Collins 6’9 C / Atlanta HS {TX} / 2021 / Team Griffin 16U This prospect is long and athletic. Has a slender frame. Very bouncy with good timing for shot blocking. Plays with a good motor. Good hands and good awareness. Finishes well inside the paint. He’s definitely a prospect to keep an eye on over the Spring/Summer.   Michal Wooldridge 6’7 C / Bethany HS {OK} / 2022 / Team Griffin 15U A defense first prospect. Controls the paint defensively. Plays with hands straight up on contested shots. Has decent timing for shot blocking. Has good strength for his size. Will definitely keep an eye on this prospect.   Cameron Williams 6’7 C / Duncanville HS {TX} / 2022 / Dallas Showtyme Rise 15U Solid inside presence. Long wingspan. Alters shots. Gets after it in the glass. Sets solid screens on and off ball. Will be interesting to watch his growth over the years.   For more info from the Grind Region Session I: #GrindSZNKickoff click the following links below. Floor Generals: https://prephoops.com/2019/04/grindsznkickoff-floor-generals/ Scorers: https://prephoops.com/2019/04/grindsznkickoff-scorers/ Shooters: https://prephoops.com/2019/04/grindsznkickoff-shooters/ Bigs: https://prephoops.com/2019/04/grindszn-kickoff-the-bigs/ Unsigned Seniors: https://prephoops.com/2019/04/grindsznkickoff-unsigned-seniors/