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Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players

Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players
Laython Washington
Laython Washington
May 31, 2023 @ 06:47 PM
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Makhan Diouf
Makhan Diouf 6'11" | PF | 2024
AZ
Kade Bonam
Kade Bonam 6'6" | PF | 2025
CA-S
Tobias Akpan
Tobias Akpan 6'5" | PF | 2025
OR
Braden Frager
Braden Frager 6'6" | SF | 2025
NE
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In an era dominated by perimeter play, we must showcase the players who still can operate in the post on both ends. One of the most beautiful aspects of the game frequently occurs on the block. Let's look at the players who showed their skillset in sunny California.

Kade Bonam

Kade Bonam

CA-S
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Kade
Bonam PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Sierra Canyon
|
CA-S
Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players
Standing six-feet-seven-inches, weighing 207 can give you the advantage, but you have to know how to use it....
Written by Laython Washington
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Kade Bonam

State: Southern California
School: Sierra Canyon
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Highlights

Clayton Mpiana

Clayton Mpiana

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025

Clayton Mpiana

School: Arrowhead Christain Academy
Club: DreamVision 16u 3ssb
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Tobias Akpan

Tobias Akpan

OR
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Tobias
Akpan PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Phoenix
|
OR
Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players
First lets talk about conditioning, Rose City 16u only had five players, and Tobias Akpan was playing the...
Written by Laython Washington
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Tobias Akpan

Instagram
State: Oregon
School: Phoenix
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Highlights

Nebraska
Braden Frager

Braden Frager

NE
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Braden
Frager SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Lincoln Southwest
|
NE
Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players
Fragner in an high-tempo matchup against Compton displayed why Creighton and Nebraska have already offered the forward. Mobile...
Written by Laython Washington
Nebraska
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Braden Frager

Instagram Twitter
State: Nebraska
School: Lincoln Southwest
Club: ETG 3SSB
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Makhan Diouf

Makhan Diouf

AZ
PF
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Makhan
Diouf PF
Class
2024
Height
6'11"
HS
Bella Vista Prep
|
AZ
Magic Memorial: Most Impressive post players
Throughout this tournament, he displayed his scoring ability from the post. Spinning off the contact for easy soft...
Written by Laython Washington
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Makhan Diouf

State: Arizona
School: Bella Vista Prep
Club: Dream Vision
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Highlights

David Metu

David Metu

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025

David Metu

School: Rancho Christian High School
Club: Hoopnation-Black 16u
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