Jayhawk Jam Top 16U Forwards/Posts

Earl Austin May 9, 2023 @ 07:33 PM

Here is a look at some of the top forwards and posts in the 16U division from last weekend's Jayhawk Jam, which was held in Lawrence, KS. There was a talented and diverse group of forwards who we watched during the event.   [player_tooltip player_id='1439835' first='Mason' last='Carroll'] (Hardwood Elite): A 6'5" 2025 forward from Timberland (MO) who was very productive with his skill set and mobility. He is long and athletic and he plays with a lot of energy. He is a very good offensive rebounder who also blocked his share of shots over the weekend. He is a skilled finisher around the basket and he also stepped out and knocked down the 3-pointer. He will continue to get even better as he gains more physical strength.   Lincoln Schwarz (AEF Academy-1): A 6'4" 2025 forward from Elkhorn South (NE) whose toughness around the basket earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team. He is a physical player who was very effective with his blue-collar style of play around the basket. He bull-moosed his way inside for buckets in the post and several offensive rebounds for putbacks. He was a tireless worker who put in a maximum effort every minute he was one the floor.   Charles Sharp (Kansas Select): A 6'4" 2025 forward from Maize (MO) who has good skills and a good set of fundamentals. He works on the high post so well that you can run offense through him with his passing ability. He can turn and face and put it on the floor well to get to the basket and he can also knock down the 3-pointer off the catch. He had a habit of making the right play all the time.   [player_tooltip player_id='2126292' first='Andrew' last='Groos'] (Mid Mo Elite): I was very impressed with the 6'4" 2025 forward from Osage (MO) as he earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team with his excellent play. He is very athletic around the basket as he was able to make the tough catch and elevate over defenders and score with his soft touch in the lane. He has a good motor and a nose for offensive rebounding   [player_tooltip player_id='1889893' first='Eli' last='Stokes'] (Missouri 66ers): The 6'8" 2025 forward from Cassville (MO) is an emerging young big in the SWMO area who plays with a lot of intensity at both ends of the court. The big lefty plays big around the basket as he rebounds the ball at its highest point and he keeps the ball high. He is a tough finisher in the paint and he runs the court very well. He plays hard and he gets the results.   Isaiah Kelley (785 Athletics): A 6'4" combo forward from Land Park (KS) who provided plenty of matchup problems throughout the weekend with his athleticism and a versatile skill set. He was taking opposing bigs outside and beating them off the dribble or knocking down the 3-pointer if they backed off of him.   Brodie Mason (Hardwood Evolution-1): A 6'8" forward from Chaparral (CO) who is very long, very mobile and very active at both ends of the court. He played a steady game around the basket as he can score inside and make the 10 footer off the step out. He was also a very good free throw shooter. He also did a fine job as a rim protector on the defensive end.   Will Beck (GABL Future 16U): A 6'5" forward from Olathe (KS) who has a very impressive combination of perimeter shooting and offensive moves around the basket. He was quite the matchup problem during the event. His footwork and mobility in the lane was entertaining to watch   Brendan Mann (LTD Select Blue): A 6'5" forward from Gardner-Edgerton (KS) who was one of the top perimeter shooting bigs that I watched during the event. He played the Stretch 4 role to perfection as he displayed a quick release and knocked down 3-pointers on the pick and pop. He also was a stout defender in the low post who could use his strong body to play good position defense.

Here is a look at some of the top forwards and posts in the 16U division from last weekend's Jayhawk Jam, which was held in Lawrence, KS. There was a talented and diverse group of forwards who we watched during the event.