Class AAA Top Frontcourts
It’s never too early for way-too-early season. With fall sports hitting the halfway point soon, attention will start turning to the winter season. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top forwards in Class…
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Continue ReadingIt’s never too early for way-too-early season. With fall sports hitting the halfway point soon, attention will start turning to the winter season.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top forwards in Class AAA for this upcoming season:
Jalen Travis, DeLaSalle
DeLaSalle won’t be the favorite to win the state title for the first time in a long time but the Islanders will certainly be on the short list of contenders. Travis averaged 10 points per game a year ago as a third-fiddle and he’ll have ample opportunity to put up bigger numbers this winter. He’s one of the strongest bigs in the state and combines that with a motor and smarts to produce consistently and efficiently.
Parker Maki, Hibbing
Hibbing will be on the best teams in Class AAA and a favorite out of Section 7AAA and Maki manning the paint is a big reason why. The 6-foot-6 junior is a double-double threat inside, combining explosiveness, skill and touch. He does a great job playing off the ball, making himself available for dump offs, has sound footwork in the post and a soft touch in the midrange.
Noah Puetz, Marshall
Puetz put up 14 points per game for a very good Marshall team a year ago and he showed over the course of the summer playing with Comets that he’s capable of doing a lot of everything. At 6-foot-6, he’s a solid shooter, can blow by bigger defenders or muscle up against smaller guys, pass and rebound on both ends. He’s going to be a conference Player-of-the-Year type guy.
Wyatt Olson, St. Peter
Olson is one of the most skilled players in the state and he showed over the summer playing with Rise that he’s capable of stretching his game out. He’s a solid shooter and showing a willingness to shoot more from the perimeter, an adept and creative passer and cerebral on both ends. His footwork in the post is top-notch and he’s a sound finisher around the rim. He put up 17 points and 12 rebounds per game a year ago and he’ll be the go-to guy for the Saints once again.
Matt Banovetz, Holy Angels
Holy Angels is losing a lot of its firepower from a year ago but Banovetz is back after averaging better than 15 points and six rebounds per game. He was a go-to guy for the Stars last year and he’s capable of piling up big numbers this year. Banovetz is a very good inside-outside scorer, combining a soft shooting touch to the 3-point line with solid footwork and toughness inside. He’s an extremely tough guy to defend and he’ll be heavily featured this winter.