Grayson New Year’s Classic: Standout Forwards Pt. 1
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Nnadozie Onyirimba GA #193 PF #21 HEIGHT 6'4" POS PF CLASS 2024 View Profile Nnadozie Onyirimba State: Georgia School: McEachern Elite effort. That is what you get from Nnadozie. The triple jumper is an explosive athlete that has a nose…
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Continue ReadingElite effort. That is what you get from Nnadozie. The triple jumper is an explosive athlete that has a nose for the ball. He tracks down caroms and sticks with rebounds, collecting multiple chances for his team. At 6-foot-4, Onyirimba does the dirty work inside and plays much bigger than his height. His motor is one of the very best in Georgia and his hard-working pursuit can’t be understated. He finished with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals vs. Alexander.
The move from New Manchester to Alexander has put Allen Stoddard Allen Stoddard 6’6″ | SF Alexander | 2024 State GA on the map. He’s a bouncy athlete that must be accounted for at all times when a shot goes up. He hunts offensive rebounds and is able to convert through contact inside. He scored on three putbacks against McEachern and netted a floater. Allen’s outside range continues to expand, stepping out to knockdown a long jumper. Stoddard tallied 13 points, 9 rebounds and 1 assist.
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Kennesaw State is getting a workhorse. Lue can be used on the block or on the wing. His jump shot and ability to create off the dribble has improved each and every season. When he decides to bang inside, he can rip down rebounds and then rip down rims with his powerful slams. Braedan is strong across the board. Defensively, his leaping ability lets him get to shots not many others can defend against. Braedan fouled out at the 5:08 mark of the fourth quarter against McEachern but still managed 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.
Amir punishes defenders on the low block with his big body and nimble post moves. Taylor has quick feet when spinning off the block. He scores through contact well. I liked what I saw from him as a passer out of the post on Saturday, deftly able to see the floor and hit shooters and cutters. Taylor tallied 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
At nearly 7-foot tall, Josh Hill Josh Hill 6’10” | C Wheeler | 2024 State #167 Nation GA moves extremely well. He is thin and will need to add weight at the next level, but he’s got a diverse skill set for a player his size. He shoots the three and has a soft touch from the mid-range. His fadeaway jumper is nearly impossible to contest. Josh posted 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block in a win over Langston Hughes.
I think colleges are going to start falling for Jaron next year. At 6-foot-7, he’s a very good athlete and a capable defender both inside and out. LeMelle is active in the paint, a competitive rebounder that finishes well. He has the ability to hurt defenses from the high post with his court vision and quickness when making moves. LeMelle finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks vs. Wheeler.