3A Playoff Outlook: Prospects Worth Another Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaz Holman - Centauri</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holman enjoys pushing the pace in transition, seeking out open lanes through his high energy pace of play. Through the junior's season, Holman has posted 10.6 points, 4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.8 steals per game. The guard brings equally high energy on the defensive end, proving valuable manuevering around screens. Centauri faces #30 Rye, a scrappy group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192723' first='Colton' last='Steinke'] - Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steinke looks to put pressure on the rim at all times, wasting no time off the catch. The junior guard has posted well rounded numbers of, 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3.4 steals per game. The guard looks to elevate going either side, seeking out contact through interior defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gideon Gilmore - Cedaredge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At roughly 6'5, Gilmore is an emphatic rebounder at Cedaredge who never shies away from contact. Through the senior forward's season, he has put up 11.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game on 54% efficiency from the field. There are few forwards along the Western Slope who dominate the glasss to Gilmore's degree. Cedaredge takes on #28 Strasburg this upcoming weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ball Kellen - Windsor Charter Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although undersized, Kellen looks to keep the defense on their toes at all times. Through his quick twitch instincts and confident decisionmaking off the bounce, Kellen is one of the more exciting perimeter facilitators in 3A. Kellen's production finding rollers or baseline cutters will play a huge role in Windsor Charter Academy's postseason longevity. Through Kellen's sophomore season, the guard has posted 15 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Windsor takes on #27 Florence, another feisty opponent on the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420187' first='Max' last='Zenk'] - Platte Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zenk is a sturdy play finisher around the rim who has repeatedly grown as a spot up shooter. The 6'6 forward will plays a pivotal role in Platte Valley's offensive upside. Through his senior season, Zenk has posted 18.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game while knocking down 43% of triples. The forward's attention to detail on the defensive glass have been pivotal to Platte Valley's success on that end, seeking out box outs at all times. Platte Valley squares up against Manual this upcoming weekend, boasting an athletic group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1754420' first='Forest' last='Rutledge'] - Yuma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rutledge brings above average physicality on the glass, going at taller opponents. The forward is impactful finishing shots around the rim and has flashed spot-up shooting out to the three point line. Through the senior's season, he has put up 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Yuma faces #24 Bayfield, an exciting opponent to face on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Nickell - Peyton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nickell understands how to impact the game without the ball, providing influential screensetting and well timed rolls. The guard is equally valuable as a perimeter shooter, knocking down 36% of his 105 three point attempts. Through his senior season, the guard has posted 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. Peyton faces #26 Ignacio on March 3rd, a scrappy group who whill make Peyton work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->