The Finale: 17U Standout Frontcourt Prospects

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Trayden's high release above his head made his jumpshot practically unblockable. Solid footwork outside of the lane, Chambers used a jab step to throw his defenders off-balance as he created a variety of opportunities for himself. Good rebounder, capable of consistently securing boards and contributing to his team's success. With his size and knack for tracking the ball, he shows the potential to become a walking double-double threat. Standing at a solid 6-foot-7, Chambers possesses a build that is suited to benefit him well during his battles in the post at the next level. One of Chambers best attributes was his decision-making skills with the ball out of both the high and low post. He effectively operated with a phenomenal understanding of when to attack off the dribble or distribute the ball to an open teammate. [player_tooltip player_id='1579596' first='Trayden' last='Chambers'] stood out as one of, if not the most versatile frontcourt prospect of the weekend. 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