Holiday Hoops Roundup: Standout Forwards

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The only knock on Garcia is his lack of perceived leaping ability, but everything else about his game screams high level D-I. The polished do-everything forward tallied 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 1 block in a 67-61 win over Collins Hill.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1131774"],"_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":"Lanier might have the most talented frontcourt in Georgia between Osmar Garcia and [player_tooltip player_id='1131774' first='Jayce' last='Nathaniel']. What makes the duo so special is how well-rounded their games are. They both do serious damage inside and out, Nathaniel as a scorer on the perimeter while Garcia is a passer. Jayce has improved each and every year. He continues to transition more and more into becoming a true wing. At 6-foot-8, Jayce can score tough baskets inside, but he has now fully integrated his guard skills, hitting pull-up threes off the dribble with a smooth stroke. He finished with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block vs. Collins Hill. Jayce has a projectable frame that will surely add tons of muscle in college. 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The three-sport athlete brings his physicality from the football field and explosiveness from track to make a difference in the paint. Kyle is a hard worker on the glass, earning second chances and keeping plays alive. He posted 8 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1054789"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"For a stretch in the second quarter [player_tooltip player_id='1054789' first='Braedan' last='Lue'] looked unstoppable. He went on a personal 8-0 run to open the frame to give Alexander the lead for good. He hit a longer jumper and buried two three-pointers, one coming off the dribble on a step-back.  Lue has such great size and skill. He's a menace atop the 1-2-2 press, intimidating with his length. Lue can be one of the best players in Georgia when he wants to be.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b081fb8e391"} /-->