Noteworthy 2023 Rebounders from Around the State – Southwest

Noteworthy 2023 Rebounders from Around the State &#8211; Southwest

Clayton Conover

January 1, 2023 @ 07:32 AM

[player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Eli' last='Robinson'] - Lewis-Palmer   The Air Force commit has led 7-2 Lewis-Palmer to a dominant start. At 6'6, Robinson is disciplined defending a myriad a positions without fouling. The forward is hovering near a double double with 20.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.5 stocks per contest. There are few athletes in the class at his size and fluidity who impact the game as efficiently on a possession by possession basis. On the offensive end, Robinson impacts the game in a lot of ways while taking few threes. He serves as a dependable high post passing hub and face up scorer. He may be deployed as a primary playmaker, utilizing his advanced footwork to finish through tight contests.   [player_tooltip player_id='921102' first='Corbin' last='Garver'] - Air Academy   Through a well rounded effort from 7-2 Air Academy, Garver has been exceptional through his senior season. The combo guard has posted 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.6 stocks per game, contributing 58% of his two pointers. At 6'5, Garver understands how to leverage his combination of mobility and wiry strength on the glass. He benefits from his strength when crashing the glass, however there is nothing to teach regarding his constant effort level. A plus athlete, Garver can finish above the rim with force. The combo guard is electric on the break, breaking away from opponents with ease.   Gideon Gilmore - Cedaredge   Gilmore is constantly manuevering off the ball for opportunities, a major reason for his dominance on the glass. The 6'4 forward has kicked off the season averaging 12 points, 13.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.5 stocks per game, contributing 52% of two point attempts. Gilmore constantly hunts for opportunities around the rim. Among western slope forwards, he is up there with the quickest second jumps in the region. As a deep post entry or roller, Gilmore benefits from finishes with the right hand, often through contact. Continuing to get more comfortable making decisions out on the break will aid his turnover rate. Irregardless, Gilmore has been a key player in Cedaredge's 5-2 start to the season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1325651' first='Tristan' last='Jackson'] - Salida   Jackson has shown promise throughout the past few months, largely thanks to his bounce and interior defense. Standing right around 6'6, Jackson is a vertically gifted forward, capable feasting on blocks and rebouding opportunities around the rim. To start the season, the power forwrd has posted 18.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 4.1 stocks per game. The forward has increased his shot volume from three, knocking down 32% of those attempts. Jackson is a powerful play finisher inside, who may be utilized in the roll or out of face ups in the high post. Salida has lept out of the gates, boasting a 4-1 record this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1048509' first='Nathan' last='Davies'] - Colorado Springs Christian   The 6'6 forward boasts wiry strength alongside budding touch as a high post prospect. With 5-0 Colorado Springs Christian, Davies has kicked off the season with 17.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3.6 stocks a game. He maintains the fundamentals, boxing out opponents or staying straight up on contests. Be sure to keep tabs.

Eli Robinson Eli Robinson 6'6" Lewis Palmer | 2023 CO - Lewis-Palmer