Summer Challenge: Top Forwards/Centers
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A list of the top forwards and centers from this past weekend at the Prep Hoops Circuit Summer Challenge: William Whorton William Whorton 6'8" | PF Rufus King | 2023 State WI — SF — Wisconsin Playground Club — 17U…
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Continue ReadingA list of the top forwards and centers from this past weekend at the Prep Hoops Circuit Summer Challenge:
William Whorton
William
Whorton
6'8" | PF
Rufus King | 2023
State
WI
— SF — Wisconsin Playground Club — 17U
I really love where Whorton’s game is at right now. The small forward has put in a lot of work, and the results are showing on the court. He has great positional size, which he uses to dominate on both ends of the court. Whorton has the potential to develop into a real matchup nightmare. The SF can shoot from deep, put the ball on the deck and create his own shot, and make tough layups at the rim.
Alex Vincent — C — Team Rose — 15U
You don’t see too many prospects like Vincent at this level. Most high school prospects want to handle the ball, or at least take a jump shot every once in a while. Vincent doesn’t try to do too much, though. The center is perfectly content with playing his role. He uses his size to rebound well, protect the paint, set screens, and convert on layups around the rim.
Kai Rogers
Kai
Rogers
6'10" | C
Wauwatosa West | 2025
State
#41
Nation
WI
— C — Wisconsin Playground Club — 15U
Rogers is a very unique prospect. There just aren’t too many prospects at the 15U level who are built like the Wisconsin Playground Club center. Rogers stands at 6-foot-10 with an extremely strong build. He uses his size well in the paint. Rogers is able to overpower opponents on the block. Already holding a handful of Division One scholarship offers, expect Rogers to continue to get attention from top programs.
Matthew Moore
Matthew
Moore
6'7" | PF
Hillcrest | 2023
State
IL
— F — Chicago Lockdown — 17U
Moore is a prospect who has really impressed on the Prep Hoops Circuit this spring and summer. Whenever the forward is on the floor, you can count on him making a significant positive impact for his team. He blocks shots well, rebounds on both ends, finishes at the rim, and can even step outside and drain long range shots. At the next level, look for Moore to develop into the type of player that really impacts winning.
Tyler Van Gorp
Tyler
Van Gorp
6'10" | C
New Trier | 2023
State
IL
— PF — Hoops4Health — 17U
Van Gorp has some tools that you just can’t teach. He has a long, strong 6-foot-10 frame paired with athleticism. He also possesses really good touch around the rim. This past weekend, the power forward was consistently converting on shots from eight to ten feet. On the defensive end, Van Gorp plays really hard. He uses his length to block shots and rebound.
Matas Buzelis — SF — Full Package — 17U
Buzelis checks so many boxes. It is easy to see why he is regarded as one of the best prospects in the 2022 class. The Full Package small forward is skilled as a ball handler, efficient as a shooter, and aggressive as a defender. Buzelis is a joy to watch. He makes difficult plays look extremely easy. I am looking forward to watching Buzelis play at the next level.
Mark Nikolich Wilson — C — Full Package — 17U
Nikolich Wilson is not going to ’wow’ you with his pure athleticism or scoring ability. But let me tell you: This center just gets the job done. He plays very hard on both ends. For his size, he is an outstanding passer and ballhandler. Nikolich Wilson does a great job of getting deep position in the paint and then passing to an open teammate. He can certainly help a college program win basketball games.