Film Room 2023: Top Power Forwards

<p>Continuing our deep dive in Film Room 2023, today we will be looking at some of the top Power Forwards in the state of Virginia.<br /> <br /> #52 [player_tooltip player_id="999635" first="Josh" last="Sime"] (2023) | 6-8 PF | Western Albemarle / Boo Williams<br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Sime-Josh-BWSL.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1165652" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Sime-Josh-BWSL-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Sime is a big PF at 6’8" he is extremely active on the boards and a highly skilled post player. Sime can score in the post in a variety of ways, the advanced footwork he has along with his strength makes him a problem for any defenders. Sime is also a high level shot blocker with the ability to guard out on the perimeter as well as hold his ground in the paint. Sime is great at moving off ball and getting open. He also creates a ton of second chance points from hustling for rebounds.<br /> <br /> <br /> #71 [player_tooltip player_id="1241879" first="Christian" last="Greenlaw"] (2023) | 6-6 PF | Woodside / Team Loaded 757<br /> Greenlaw is mobile PF who can punish defenders in a variety of ways. Greenlaw’s ability to score off of the dribble makes him unique in terms of the PF position. the 6’6" shot creator who helps space the floor a ton for his teams. Greenlaw gets downhill and gets to the basket with ease. He has a great feel for the game with a high level of athleticism.<br /> <br /> #98 [player_tooltip player_id="1241884" first="Elijah" last="Mitchell"] (2023) | 6-5 PF | William Fleming / Virginia Nets</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Elijah-Mitchell12-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1209038" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Elijah-Mitchell12-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The bouncy, extremely quick, playmaking PF in Mitchell gives opposing defenses nightmares. Mitchell moves like a wing but has the size and strength to battle with the bigs. He can find a shot out of any situation but most of his points are from breaking down defenders off the dribble. Mitchell can get in to the lane and make a play like a no other. He is a great decision maker and a read and react player meaning he makes his defenders pay for there mistakes. He possess a nice stroke from 3 and an incredible finishing ability once he touches the paint. This PF has a bright future. <br /> <br /> #115 [player_tooltip player_id="999634" first="Kaiden" last="Swortzel"] (2023) | 6-6 PF | Floyd County / VA Havoc 2023-ROA</p> [caption id="attachment_1021647" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Swortzel-Kaiden.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1021647" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Swortzel-Kaiden-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="999634" first="Kaiden" last="Swortzel"].[/caption] <p><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> At 6’6", Swortzel has post dominant play-style. He is great at getting a seal on his defender for the catch and scoring with his back to the basket in traffic. Swortzel also has great court vision. He can play the playmaker roll in the post as well as find open teammates in transition offense. Swortzel’s strength makes it difficult for defenders to jump with him and scrap for rebounds and lose ball with him, causing a majority of 50/50 ball to end up in his possession. The footwork and touch in the low post has become an elite tool for Swortzel and will only continue to get better. <br /> <br /> #141 [player_tooltip player_id="1241931" first="Ben" last="Rossiter"] (2023) | 6-6 PF | Virginia Academy / LBA <br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Rossiter-Ben.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1162763" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Rossiter-Ben-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The high motor, scrappy PF can bring value to any squad with his game. The unselfish PF can stretch the floor and also has great vision and is always looking to get the defensive stop and move the ball up court. He is always in the passing lanes looking for the steal and great at rotating over quickly to protect the rim. Rossiter is a proficient player who plays with a high level of competitiveness and toughness.<br /> <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1217458" first="Peter" last="Quaye"] (2023) | 6-7 PF | John Marshall / Team Loaded 804 16U<br /> The 6’7" Quaye is built like an NFL linebacker and brings that same level of strength to the court with him. He can force turnovers by give opposing ball handlers 0 angles to attack at and a wall to run into if they ever enter the paint. Quaye also has some elite offensive tools. His size and strength of course helps a ton in the post but his instincts and footwork really caught my eye. he can knock down shots in the mid range as well as back his defenders down from the high post to the paint. Quaye could also thrive in the half court playmaker role. he is adept at the DHO action and knows when the handoff isn’t available or when there is a better option out of the DHO. This is a player who you need to make sure you are watching in the future. </p>