SWS: Session-2: 2022-23 Standouts: PF/C’s

<p>On May 21st-22nd I attended <em>Ron Coleman’s</em> <strong>Southwest Showcase Summer Championship</strong> (Session 2) at the Kroc Center in Phx, AZ. </p> <p>I focused on Varsity and JV Gold Boys divisions and I ended up watching 20+ teams.  </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here were some of the 2022-23 power forward and center standouts from the weekend:</p> <p><b>2022</b></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="827020" first="Trey" last="Phillips"] Brophy Prep (Firestorm Elite)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The long forward is on his way to </span><b>Winchendon</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a prep school next year, but shined on Sunday morning. He plays way above the rim, blocks shots, rebounds out of area and plays with tremendous energy. He has put on it looks like 10 lbs of muscle and he is trending upwards for next years class of 2023. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>2023</b></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="814038" first="Noah" last="Amenhauser"] Estrella Foothills (Factory) </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The big man dominated in the paint on defense. He grabbed every rebound and seemed to block anything near him. He showed off his skill to the three point line facing up and from the elbow. He loves the drop step move and showed energy. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="831120" first="Seydou" last="Tamboura"] St. Mary’s (AZ Select Capp)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A powerfully built power forward is morphing into your classic rim runner. He throws down high flying dunks and rattles the rim off of feeds. He will step out occasionally to the the perimeter but most of his points are in the paint. He holds his ground about as well as you can with his strength and length.   </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1328024" first="Jahki" last="Gupton"] Phhoenix Prep (AZ Select Capp)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A long and very lean athletic forward had a little breakout weekend for himself. He challenged all oncoming shots and recorded many blocks each game. He was a glass cleaner using his length and athleticism and threw it down on the break. He hit a few triples this weekend and scored it efficiently around the cup.  </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1127089" first="Michael" last="DeHorney"] Hamilton (Firestorm Elite)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A long, lean and athletic forward brought a lot of activity this weekend. He gobbles up rebounds at its highest point, blocks shots and plays with energy. He is mostly an inside scorer but he showed he is working on his game as he stepped out and hit a three. He looked comfortable shooting it and he should be a terror this season for the Huskies. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1180559" first="Max" last="Lightfoot"] Gilbert Christian (AZ Select Capp)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A forward who plays both forward spots for his HS and club teams. He works well inside for rebounds, will challenge shots and he can dunk it easily. He can rip through and score through contact and has some post footwork to utilize. He will make the occasional three and he will be very important to the Knights success this upcoming season. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="937183" first="Dalton" last="Graham"] Sunrise Mountain (Firestorm Black)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the more unique forwards in the rising senior class is Dalton. He is a rare point forward and made some of the best passes in the varsity division that I viewed. He has good physicality to rebound and will dunk it and score inside. Once the ball is in his hands in transition, you better be ready since he will find you in stride. Him and Gittens will form a tough duo up front for the Mustangs.   </span></p> [caption id="attachment_1463402" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/IMG_3581-crop-2819x1851-1653332963.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1463402 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/IMG_3581-crop-2819x1851-1653332963-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> Graham has a unique skill set.[/caption] <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1136425" first="Ethan" last="Faas"] Phhoenix Prep (AZ Firestorm Black) </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The big strong lefty keeps playing well every tournament. He uses his girth and size to crash the boards and boxes out his man. He has a pretty stroke to the three point line, which is starting to become a weapon for the next level. He may not jump over you but his skill, strength and IQ translate. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1463380" first="Joshua" last="Tillman"] Skyline Prep (PAL Elite) (Pictured) </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A thicker and stronger face-up four-man. He can battle with taller players with his length and girth and can take advantage of mismatches and dribble right by. His next level skill is definitely his shooting. He shoots it consistently from mid to the three point line and I like what I saw in my first viewing of him.   </span></p>