Sandy’s Spiel Showcase: Standout Forwards Pt. 2

<p><strong>Sandy’s Spiel Showcase: Standout Forwards Pt. 2</strong></p> <p><strong>2022 6-5 F [player_tooltip player_id="1342564" first="Jayden" last="Hilliman"] – Denmark</strong></p> <p>Hilliman is a grinder inside. He plays extremely hard in the paint and wills himself to rebounds and baskets. He had 15 points and 6 rebounds. Jayden scored all his points down low with his most impressive bucket coming on a spin move. Hilliman finishes through contact and is a double-double threat even when set plays aren’t being called for him.</p> <p><strong>2023 6-5 F Tomas Koski – Denmark</strong></p> <p>Tomas Koski was a bright spot in a loss to Galloway. The sturdy forward made an intriguing first impression. He’s a stretch-four that rebounds and shoots the three. He knocked down a pair of three-pointers and scored on a spinning drive and a pull-up jumper. Koski has the skill set to present mismatches. He’s strong on the block and is comfortable on the perimeter. He had 10 points and 6 rebounds. He may see a bigger role moving forward.</p> <p><strong>2023 6-6 C [player_tooltip player_id="1045877" first="AJ" last="Vinson"] – Social Circle</strong></p> <p>Football has treated Vinson well, helping trim up AJ’s body and getting him to become more mobile. Though he battled foul trouble, Vinson was effective inside against Christian Heritage with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block. He’s a serviceable piece that can finish around the rim. He scored on two putbacks and finished with his left hand. With more time in the weight room ahead of him, Vinson’s best ball is yet to come.</p> <p><strong>2022 6-5 F Phillip Baynes – Social Circle</strong></p> <p>Petey is a garbage guy. His duty is to play tough defense, rebound and convert layups. The sturdily built forward moves his feet well and can defend 3-5. He held his own when defending [player_tooltip player_id="1055485" first="Jax" last="Abernathy"] on the perimeter. Baynes finished with 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.</p> <p><strong>2023 6-6 F [player_tooltip player_id="1042853" first="Cedric" last="Taylor"] – Drew Charter</strong></p> <p>Ced Taylor dealt with foul issues but his length and versatility are paramount to what Drew Charter does defensively. He can guard 1-5, using his reach to shut down passing lanes and alter shots. Taylor rebounds the ball at a high level and ignites transition opportunities with outlet passes. Cedric has a developing offensive game, able to score from all three levels. He’s an unselfish player that doesn’t worry about how many shots he gets. Taylor is a Swiss Army Knife with upside. He had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks.</p>