University of Northern Colorado Team Camps: Refined Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1933553' first='Nathan' last='Bantock'] - Dakota Ridge - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1943515,"width":260,"height":171,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/nathanbantock1-crop-2912x1912-1683051642.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/nathanbantock1-crop-2912x1912-1683051642.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1943515" width="260" height="171" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bantock shows intrigue as facilitator and shooter, standing right around 6'5. Taking a key role for Dakota Ridge's new look group, the small forward has shown immediate value passing through tight windows. His connection with fellow guard [player_tooltip player_id='1577938' first='Alijah' last='Sawyer'] was on full display, where he must have hit over ten bounce passes to baseline cutters through traffic during the camp. Although not particularly bulky, Bantock shows no fear getting up for contests versus whatever opponent, proving notable hand eye coordination. The small forward is already a consistent shooter off the catch, proving knockdown when left open or firing away from a light contest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2252500' first='Malachi' last='Booker'] - St. Johns (TX) - 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Booker will be a highly intriguing prospect with St. John's, proving incredibly strong and nimble, regardless of his grad class. Simply put, Booker possesses a physical frame, dependable finishing through contact and getting up for dunks when the lane opens up. Standing right around 6'6, the forward is a quick roller, doing well to open the shoulder and dive downhill quickly. Around the rim, he is active going for putbacks during second chance opportunities, opposing rebounders always must keep an eye on the forward. Booker was the most gifted prospect among incoming freshmen in attendance through this event. His development along the perimeter will be intriguing, given his consistent shot form.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1979721' first='Marcus' last='McFadden'] - Riverdale Ridge - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden is a tough cover, given his low center of gravity and outlier strength at roughly 6'2. The small forward is a bully in the paint, moving around opponents who attempt to grab a rebound on either end. McFadden has shown a higher usage of downhill scoring, effectively attacking the closeout to finish on layups regardless of the contact. Should an offensive rebound opportunity appear, McFadden is always lurking around for putbacks, complemented by good timing that gets him to the ball before others. His volume of three point attempts will be intriguing, as he knocked down a couple throughout this event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1318385' first='Carson' last='McDonald'] - Vista Peak - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald assisted a dominant Vista Peak group throughout the weekend, largely on the defensive end. Standing right around 6'8, McDonald is a tough matchup to meet by the rim, given his help side awareness and wide reach. He continued to be dependable making spot-up three's, simply too tall for so many opponents to contest. There is still room for growth with McDonald's offensive production, with more reps on the ball, McDonald has upside creating scoring opportunities out of rip throughs and straight line drives.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1979722' first='Kameren' last='Davis'] - Riverdale Ridge -&nbsp; 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis brings intrigue on the offensive side, doing well pushing the pace with the ball and staying dependable attacking the basket. Throughout the weekend, the forward was active in transition, with or without the ball. On multiple occasions, Davis grabbed the defensive rebound to spearhead a coast to coast finish at the rim, handling through multiple defenders. His growth on the defensive end will be worth tracking, given his positional reach and above average mobility at roughly 6'4. Exciting group for Riverdale Ridge, largely centered around 2024 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->