HoopsGiving Classic Power Forward and Center Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the HoopsGiving Classic I was able to see a lot of impressive games from a big pool of talented players before Thanksgiving Day. These Power Forwards and Centers helped contribute to their respective teams before heading into the Thanksgiving break. Here are the top names that caught my attention at the Hoopsgiving Classic: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2285655,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Noah Ritchards","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Saint Thomas Episcopal School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Noah Ritchards had a great performance against Kashmere High School. He impacted the game on both ends of the floor as he protected the rim well on defense and finished around the basket on offense. In this game he finished with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks in 19 minutes of play. Along with those stats he was very efficient shooting the ball in the paint at an 85% clip (6-7 FG for the game). 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He finished the game with a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds including 3 blocks. At 6'9 with a long wingspan he can alter shots of opposing players and block shots very well with his mobility. On offense he finishes well around the rim and can catch lobs in transition positioning himself in the dunkers spot the majority of the time. Also, he rebounds the ball very well on both ends of the floor and makes an effort to put himself in the position to do so. 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Also, he utilized his aggressiveness in the post to draw fouls so he could get to the free throw line where he went 8 out of 10 in this game. Chris has a high motor on both ends of the floor which was very noticeable. He hustled for many offensive and defensive rebounds as you can see from his rebound total. The timing on his blocks impressed many in the whole gym, he swatted shots with his great athleticism in transition. 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He controlled the defensive glass grabbing 11 rebounds on the defensive side.  His athleticism was a joy to watch swatting shots left and right.  Logan is a big part of anchoring this Ce King defense.  His senior season should be a good one.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65681958533a5"} /-->