Spring Risers: Forwards
Loving seeing some of the new faces and getting to know new names in the spring. Here are some young forwards who grabbed our attention recently (in alphabetical order): Kyle Boggess HEIGHT 6'3" POS SF CLASS 2025 Kyle Boggess School:…
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Continue ReadingLoving seeing some of the new faces and getting to know new names in the spring. Here are some young forwards who grabbed our attention recently (in alphabetical order):
Kyle Boggess
Kyle Boggess
A guy who hasn’t had his opportunity on the varsity yet, Boggess is making a case for the fall. He’s a long, smooth forward who has a lot of skills and nice athleticism. He runs the floor and can put the ball on the floor to make things happen. He has a shot from the perimeter but can also penetrate to create his own shot or kick it out with his height and vision of the court.
A really impressive big wing, Emmot (pictured) stands out for his effort and toughness before you notice his impressive skills. He lays it all on the floor, crashing the boards, diving on the floor and running hard all the time. But the guy is about more than just effort. Emmot shows he can handle the ball and makes some smooth spin moves to get to shots in the paint. He’s versatile and smart, focusing on making easy, high-percentage plays.
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Kevin Hollinger
Kevin Hollinger
Hollinger is a lanky forward who handles the ball well and attacks the defense aggressively. He has the skills to play inside and out and will be a guy to watch develop as he seeks playing time at the high school level.
Aquinas has so much young talent, it will be hard for new guys to carve out playing time. But keep an eye on Renze, a player who is impressing with the KC Spurs this spring. He’s a versatile guard/wing, who is playing a forward role with the Spurs because of the good guards on the team. He can hit from deep, slash to the goal and has good size and maturity to his body. He puts in the effort on defense and the glass, and he makes some nice passes into the paint.
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Audrey Lyeshchenko
Audrey Lyeshchenko
A 2026 who will be looking to carve out some playing time is this smooth wing. Lyeshchenko has a lot of ball skills and loves to let it fly from the wing. He is an adept passer who can be a presence in the lane and on the glass.