Upperclassmen Prospect Camp: Most Impactful Rebounders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were a few names who stood out from last week's Upperclassmen Prospect Camp. With the conclusion of our coverage of this event, here are a few names who put all their cards on the table from last Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1578032' first='Kyle' last='Blauch'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1860839,"width":274,"height":153,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/139-Kyle-Blauch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/139-Kyle-Blauch.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1860839" width="274" height="153" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blauch has been an emphatic rebounder for the past couple seasons, proving to be all too strong to contain on the boards. The 6'6 forward is a capable finisher around the rim, finishing through contact with either hand. Through his junior year with Boulder, the forward has put up 17.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. Continuing to develop his ambidextrous ballhandling in traffic will be valuable to his upside, given his raw strength. Ultimately, the forward possesses high upside and will be worth a watch this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1754416' first='Jerek' last='Funkhouser'] - Niwot - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Funkhouser is an unsigned forward who must be on collegiate radars. Standing right around 6'6, the lefty showed confidence taking three point attempts in transition or over the contest. Possessing a high release on the shot, Funkhouser has no trouble letting the shot fly over opponents. He brings a versatile skillset, proving capable moving opponents in the post and scoring at the rim through finessse finishes. Defensively, Funkhouser was prepared to deny any shot attempts at the rim, grabbing multiple throughout the day. Through the senior's season with Niwot, he posted 18.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He has improved his self-creation moves off the dribble, doing well to mitigate sloppy turnovers and refine his positioning versus an opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1284497' first='Zach' last='Van Soest'] - Northridge - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1860830,"width":264,"height":148,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/149-Zach-Van-Soest.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/149-Zach-Van-Soest.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1860830" width="264" height="148" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Soest brought constant energy grabbing rebounds, among the most of anyone at the Upperclassmen division. At roughly 6'4, the forward had to deal with much taller opponents on the boards, although that had no impact. He was constantly hunting for rebounds on the offensive glass. The forward embraced the fundamentals on the defense, searching for box outs. Through the senior's season with Northridge, he posted 14.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1420311' first='James' last='Pearsall'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1860807,"width":240,"height":134,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/153-James-Pearsall.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/153-James-Pearsall.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1860807" width="240" height="134" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearsall provided value wherever needed for the team, standing no less than 6'6. The forward did well to fill open lanes off the ball, utilizing his height to put immediate pressure on the rim from a catch in the paint. He was also active rotating onto opposing drivers, blocking shots with either hand. Pearsall was one of the most impactful rim protectors at this event for upperclassmen, keep tabs on his role for Cherry Creek next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1559393' first='Tayejon' last='White'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is an intriguing wing who is worth a look throughout this summer. Standing right around 6'3, White did well impacting the glass through his energy and hustle. He has potential to guard three positions in time, given his quick instincts and fairly wide reach. On multiple occassions, he hit threes off the catch, with greater volume this could be a more dependable strength of his. Legend will bring in a largely underclassmen group next season, keep tabs on White throughout the summer with Colorado Swoosh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->