Texas Top 250 Expo 2024 Forwards (Part 2/2)
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Continue ReadingThere was plenty of talent on display at the Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo in Dallas. This is my in-depth analysis of each of the players in attendance. Be on the lookout for the rest of my top player’s list and my coverage of all the athletes.
Anthon McDermott 2024 Forward 6’5 Hallsville High School
Anthon is another impressive example of a dynamic point forward. He is an unselfish player who knows he garners plenty of attention and makes the defense pay for overcommitting. His great length allows him to be a menace on the defensive end of the floor, he routinely forces opponents to change their shots at the rim or turnovers by cutting off passing angles. His ability to protect the rim stood out and made a difference for his team. He even displayed an impressive shot off the bounce and utilizes his length to shoot over defenders.
Rowdy Robinson Rowdy Robinson 6'4" | CG Pilot Point | 2024 TX 2024 6’4 Pilot Point High School
Rowdy is a highly skilled stretch forward with an ability to punish defenders from all three levels of the floor. He has a good set shot and can even get to his shot off the bounce in the midrange. On the defensive end of the floor, he uses his great length to affect his opponent’s shot at the rim. There was a play where he got beat off the dribble but recovered well and sent his shot out of bounds. I would like to see him get more aggressive, especially when he is attacking downhill. He has all the tools to become a dynamic weapon at the next level.
Jack Lawson Jack Lawson 6'5" | SG Southlake Carroll | 2024 State TX 2024 Wing/ Forward 6’5 Southlake Carol High School
Jack is a highly skilled forward who looks like he has the potential to become a stretch four if he continues to grow or become a leaner more wing type player. He is a very aggressive player on both ends of the floor who fights for every rebound. In the post, he is patient and methodical with his fakes, he knows how to create space for himself even against other bigs. I was the most impressed with his fluidity and ability to put the ball on the floor. He showed range and an ability to knock down open shots when given time to set his feet. You can also tell he has had good coaching; he is great at finding weak spots in the defense and knowing when to cut to give his teammates another option.
Gur Dhillon Gur Dhillon 6'6" | PF Addison Trinity Christian | 2024 State TX 2024 Forward 6’6 Leadership Prep School @Gurdhillon101
Gur is a special big who knows how to use his size to dominate in the midrange and the paint. I was very impressed with his ability to put the ball on the floor and get out of the triple threat. He was explosive for his lanky and skinny body. He dominated all the games with his bunny hooks, up and unders. He is a strong finisher in the paint and utilizes his length to outreach opponents. He is a great rebounder on both ends of the floor, he routinely boxes out and fights hard for all boards. I would like to see him work on his ability to pass out of double teams and cross-court passes to his shooters as the defense adjusts to the attention he is drawing.