PREVIEW: Centennial League Top Forwards (2020)

<p><b>Centennial</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emporia (11-9, 6-7), Junction City (9-11, 4-9), Manhattan (8-14, 5-9), Topeka (18-3, 13-1), Topeka Hayden (9-12, 6-8), Topeka Highland Park (3-18,3-11), Topeka Seaman (14-8, 9-5), Topeka Washburn Rural (23-2, 13-1)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kelvin Curry, 6’3, F, 2020, Highland Park  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">@KelvinRCurry</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An athletic G/F who can handle the ball and score in the paint. He is a strong slasher and can get to the basket and score. He makes a great presence as a wing defender but can also handle himself inside some. Curry spent the summer playing with the Kansas Hoggs 17U and his overall rebounding skills and put backs really stood out to us. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carlos Esquibel, 6’3, G/F, 2020, Topeka</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Esquibel is a talented two-way player who can handle himself in heavy traffic. He has the ability to play the point and can operate as a wing option or scoring guard as well. Opponents often struggle to get a read on him as he has a great bunce to his game and shows flexibility along the perimeter and inside. Also an underrated passer with great vision and a go-to option in the transition game. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drayton Foster, 6’4, G/F, 2020, Seaman</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A power forward-style player who can make a run on the offensive end and get to the free throw line and connect. He is an aggressive player who looks to get inside and score. He has the ability to play on the perimeter some and brings a great work ethic to the floor. Foster plays hard and gets touches through his activity and movement. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chandler Marks, 6’5, F, 2020, Manhattan</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He’s a versatile player who can make an impact as soon as he steps foot on the floor. He has good size at 6’5 and has the skills and tools needed to keep defenses guessing. He is an active player on defense as he can block shots and protect the basket at a high level. Marks has a high motor and can show up and make plays across the board. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cade Pavlik, 6’3, F, 2020, Hayden</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another active player for SSA Elite Black who can make strong plays for his team. He runs the floor well and is a solid passer and creative player on the offensive side. He looks to rebound and can slash to the basket well and score quickly after the catch. Pavlik sees time inside and outside and has good handles for his position and can get to the basket and score off the glass. </span></p>