Grayson New Year’s Classic: Standout Forwards

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Jacob has a quick release and is a threat to put the ball on the floor. As he fills out his frame, expect Wilkins to get better and better and be in the discussion as the best player in Georgia's 2025 class if he isn't already.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1565197"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"In what was a low scoring game, Christian packed a punch with his physical inside-out play. Deston does damage in the paint, able to score on post ups and putbacks, but he's very comfortable on the wing and likes the one-dribble pull-up. He also showed three-point range, hitting a shot from beyond the arc. Christian tallied 13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in a 51-39 win against Central Gwinnett.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1588093"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"When you talk about a guy that knows his role, Sha'Yah Goba comes to mind. It was my first time watching him but I really liked what I saw – a tough-nosed defensive stopper willing to do the dirty work. Goba face guarded [player_tooltip player_id='1453933' first='Chasz' last='Holmes'] and tries to completely take away opposing teams' guards. He is a hustler that defends multiple spots. Goba had a nice baseline slam and hit a three, part of his 9 points and 4 rebounds. If Sha'Yah can master the corner three, he profiles as a 3u0026amp;D wing.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["806640"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"In the fourth quarter the Mustangs tried to establish Williams inside. Keith is a mountain of a man, difficult to move once he secures prime real estate on the block. Over the course of his career, he has shown quality footwork and a soft touch inside. While he doesn't get a ton of lift off the ground, he's an effective below the rim worker that is a constant double-double threat. 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He will need to continue to add weight, but Manyiel's unique shooting touch for a 7-footer and continued development each year bodes well.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["820275"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Chol had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block. The Mississippi State-signee played big inside and even showed off some ball handling skills, eurostepping his way to a dunk in traffic. Gai did try to dribble the ball up the floor multiple times and got in trouble in spurts, but it was a positive sign to see his confidence and growth in that area.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1383021"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Amir was effective when he got post touches inside with 10 points. He does a good job of using his body, squaring his shoulders when powering up through the defense. The lefty can hit the mid-range jumper and was able to put the ball on the floor from the high post to get to the basket.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1223237"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Richards came to life in the second half, scoring all 14 of his points to go with his 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Cannon rebounded like a mad man in the fourth quarter, swooping in to earn second chance points and drawing fouls while doing so. The springy forward went 6-7 from the line, his only miss coming on purpose. I really like what Richards brings from the high post. He's a threat to turn and shoot or can make plays with his athleticism. His leaping ability and length make him a quality defender.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63bee03cb0a4f"} /-->