Rocky Mountain Mayhem: Strong 2024 Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were some of the most physically imposing prospects from this event, making the most of their size in the paint.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633061' first='Brandon' last='Kehres'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2075730' first='New' last='Mexico D1'] - Organ Mountain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kehres proved to be a difficult opponent when at his spots. The junior forward was automatic scoring in the post, embracing the contact and creating opportunities with the right hand. Kehres was ready to attack the glass following a miss, more than capable of moving opponents who attempt to box him out. The junior showed soft touch on jump shots, repeatedly getting 12 to 15 foot fadeaways, knocking them down at a high rate. Through his season at Organ Mountain in Las Cruces, Kehres posted 13.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1 block per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1180621' first='AJ' last='Seumanu'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2075730' first='New' last='Mexico D1'] - Mesa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At roughly 6'2, Seumanu helped this group on the defensive glass along with shotmaking in the mid-range. The forward is incredibly strong, possessing a low center of gravity that aids his shotmaking out of the post. Through his past season at Mesa, Seumanu put up 9.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game with 21-8 Mesa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577211' first='Myles' last='Chavarria'] - Rampart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chavarria was all over the offensive glass at this event, proving strong against a myriad of opponents while battling for loose balls. The junior out of Colorado Springs brought constant energy on a possession by possession basis, making opponents pay who failed to box him out. A large portion of Chavarria's impact came within the arc, in large part due to his fearlessness scoring through contests. Through his season at Rampart, the 6'3 guard posted 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1139986' first='Brady' last='Varney'] - NOCO Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Varney was impressive on the glass going both ways, alongside his leadership as a consistent communicator. The Northern Colorado forward stands right around 6'4, possessing strength necessary to box out taller opponents. One notable area from Varney was his passing vision either from the top of the key or high post, consistent finding cutters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1137810' first='James' last='Pulliam'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2075414' first='Colorado' last='Miners'] CS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pulliam continues to look more athletic, building upon his notable fluidity at 6'7. The forward put up steady numbers, averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game, on high efficiency based on the games I saw. He is adept scoring in the post or while rolling, utilizing the pivot foot to leverage space to finish with either hand on layups or hooks. When healthy, there are few forwards with his touch around the basket and productivity around the glass. Through his season at Doherty, the forward put up 5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1941023' first='MJ' last='Dailey'] - Colorado Collective</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dailey is a big body who showed flashes switching onto multiple positions, alongside his baseline of sturdy interior defense. Boasting an incredibly strong frame, Dailey was difficult to score on, as you cannot go through him and has the lateral agility to contain wings and some guards. With a large portion of seniors departing from Denver East, Dailey should be on full display going into his senior year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->