Nine Names to Know from 4A Playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577954' first='Braydon' last='Jacob'] - Lutheran - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob is a volume shooter for Lutheran while continuing to grow as a decisionmaker off the dribble. The 6' combo guard is a deadeye off the catch or out of pull-ups, proving dependable adjusting his feet to get a quality shot attempt. Through the junior combo guard's season, he has posted 20.7 points, 3.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 2 steals per game all while knocking down 41% of three point attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='973177' first='Andrew' last='Koclanes'] - Colorado Academy - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Koclanes brings a unique skillset at roughly 6'5, positively impacting the game in a myriad of ways. Koclanes is an invaluable leader for this group, posting 8.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. There are few guards 6'3+ who bring his pass first mindset, playing selfless at all times. Following Colorado Academy's postseason push, Koclanes will be attending the California Institute of Technology. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holy Family - [player_tooltip player_id='1285227' first='Eric' last='Quintana'] - 2023 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quintana's role as a facilitator cannot be missed, demonstrating a calm and collected mindset in the halfcourt. The 5'9 guard does his best getting good looks for shotmakers, converting good looks for himself into great looks for teammates. Through the senior's season, he has put up 7.6 points and 5.2 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369818' first='Ty' last='Yoder'] - Resurrection Christian - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently covered Yoder's exciting perimeter game <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/02/4a-jim-dorsey-region-impactful-players/">here</a>. The guard's playmaking vision will be tested in this next round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1816554' first='Jordan' last='Wenger'] - The Classical Academy - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wenger was another recently mentioned name from our <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/02/4a-jim-dorsey-region-impactful-players/">preview</a> on the 4A Jim Dorsey Region. The 6'3 guard is a potent scoring threat while driving downhill. Wenger will be worth monitoring as a point of attack defender in this upcoming playoff round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brant Jackson - Alamosa - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is a sturdy finisher around the rim, having no fear of contact. At roughly 6'4, the forward is adept at hunting for rebounds, constantly searching for opportunities should the defense fail to box out. Through his junior season, Jackson has posted 12.9 points and 7 rebounds per game while knocking down 57% of two point attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764308' first='Xavier' last='Davis'] - Pueblo Central - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis plays an exciting brand of basketball, proving to pride himself on the defensive end as a bouncy 6'4 wing. Through his junior season, Davis has posted 14.8 points, 8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game. The wing benefits on defense from his excellent timing going up to block shots, proving patient following pump fakes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blake Laner - Pagosa Springs - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laner is a handful on the glass, possessing a bit more strength and fluidity than most opponents his size. Through the junior's season, he has put up 14 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. The power forward is a tough matchup in the paint, proving to block shots with either hand and remain intact versus contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420176' first='Hunter' last='Hill'] - Eagle Ridge Academy - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is an athletic, lengthy forward who rarely forces shot attempts. At roughly 6'6, Hill is always lurking along the baseline as a cutter, proving capable finishing with authority above the rim. Through his senior season, the forward has put up 17.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2 steals per game while contributing 73% of two point attempts. The senior has garnered collegiate offers from Oxnard, John Melvin, Hasting, and Wartburg. Eagle Ridge Academy comfortably sits in the Elite Eight, awaiting their matchup with the winner of Pagosa Springs and Pueblo Central on February 27th. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->