Senior Standout Leaders (Part: 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season many of the top teams in the state are being led by strong senior leadership. Here are some of the most impressive seniors from the season so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Eli' last='Robinson'] - Lewis-Palmer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Eli' last='Robinson'] is a forward who is an absolute stat sheet stuffer for one of the top teams in 5A. The Air Force commit is putting nearly a double-double averaging 18.3 and 9.6 rebounds per game. Eli is a versatile combo-forward who can play from the post or the perimeter. Near the rim, he has great patience and footwork to get layups or hook shots, which he finishes with a soft touch. For his position Eli is a good passer who looks to make the right play to help his team win. Eli is a selfless player who makes winning plays and will be a good pickup for Air Force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167509' first='Nick' last='Randall'] - Fossil Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1167509' first='Nick' last='Randall'] has been the most dominant force in the paint in Colorado this season. Nick is not the tallest for a big man but makes up for it with his physicality and skill in the post. He has been averaging 23.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, leading Fossil Ridge to be one of the top teams in 6A. Nick is a special player in the post who has a variety of moves in his bag which allow him to dominate. While he is mostly known for his post game he can also face up against opposing big from the perimeter and make a quick moves to get to the basket. Nick gives Fossil Ridge a mismatch that no one in the state has been able to slow down setting them up for another deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1151703' first='Radek' last='Homer'] - Mountain Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1151703' first='Radek' last='Homer'] is a balanced combo-guard who has been doing a bit of everything for Mountain Vista this season. Radek is putting up a very impressive stat line of 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. On the defensive end, he uses his athleticism to jump passing lanes and uses physicality to keep opponents in front of him. Radek is a guard who creates for himself and others by putting pressure on defenses with his ability to get downhill. Near the rim, he has a creative set of moves to get around or through defenders. Radek has been a huge contributor to Mountian Vista's success this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='921102' first='Corbin' last='Garver'] - Air Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='921102' first='Corbin' last='Garver'] is a long wing who makes his presence known on both ends of the floor. Standing at a lengthy 6'5 Corbin does a good job of using his long arms to block shots and disrupt passing lanes. This year he is averaging 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. Corbin is a respectable shooter from outside but does most of his damage in the paint. Using his length and good size he is able to finish through contact with ease. Corbin has helped Air Academy to be one of the top teams in 5A basketball due to his ability to effect the game on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420173' first='Daundre' last='Samuels'] - Denver East</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420173' first='Daundre' last='Samuels'] is a lengthy guard who has put his team on his back to start off the season. He is putting up a very impressive stat line of 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 4.9 steals per game. Daundre is a smooth scorer near the rim as he uses long strides to step past defenders. At the rim, he is a creative finisher who has a soft touch and is tough for opponents to guard due his great height standing at 6'3. He uses that length and great defensive instincts to hound defenders and poke balls away from opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->