Chi Town Tip Off: Impactful Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which prospects were able to make positive impacts for their squads this past weekend?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541237' first='Jack' last='Dabbs'] -- All In Athletics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dabbs had an excellent weekend in Chicago. The All In Athletics forward certainly boosted his stock. On the offensive end of the court, Dabbs is a true mismatch nightmare. If a smaller defender guards him, Dabbs can use his size to score in the paint. But if a bigger defender matches up with him, the forward can use his tight handle and speed to slash to the rim and score uncontested layups. Dabbs can also use his long arms to block shots on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sean Kerr -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078376' first='Illinois' last='Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With still plenty of upside left to fulfill, Kerr is a prospect for college coaches to keep an eye on. The 6-foot-5 forward uses his size well to find success in the paint. On offense, he sets good screens, fights for rebounds, and scores when the opportunity presents itself. As a defender, Kerr is tough as nails. He can block shots and uses his strength to play a physical brand of defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1930636' first='Anton' last='Kilde'] -- Wisconsin Truth</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kilde was no doubt one of the biggest stock risers from this past weekend at the Chi-Town Tip Off. The Wisconsin Truth forward played great basketball. If he is able to reach his peak, I could easily see Kilde averaging a double-double. The forward is a very strong rebounder and defender. His ability to guard multiple positions makes him a weapon on defense. Kilde isn't a slouch offensively, either. He scores well around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Fisher -- OPS Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don't see many young prospects with the frame that Fisher has. The forward stands at a legit 6-foot-5 with plenty of strength to match. I love how the OPS Basketball standout puts his size to use. He is an excellent rebounder and finisher around the rim. I was very impressed with Fisher's versatility on both ends of the court. If he continues to improve, Fisher will definitely become a top prospect in Indiana. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545135' first='Shaunassey' last='Hatchett'] -- Capital City Teamwork</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to see Hatchett play a couple of times last year in Atlanta. The small forward dominated. He scored with ease from all three levels, embarrassing defenders while doing so. It was much of the same in Chicago this year. Hatchett was awesome. He has good size and is very athletic. He does a great job of attacking the rim and converting on tough layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1886888' first='Ayden' last='Drew'] -- Wisconsin Truth </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drew has been one of my favorite prospects to watch this AAU season so far. Coming off a solid high school season, Drew has already done a lot to boost his stock. The small forward shoots well from deep and is efficient in the paint. Drew also plays hard and impacts winning on both ends of the court. College programs shouldn't forget about Drew's skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->