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Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards

Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Devontae Cobb
Devontae Cobb February 23, 2024 @ 10:36 PM
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Zyion Cato
Zyion Cato 6'6" | PF | 2025
TX
Hastin Easley
Hastin Easley 6'4" | SF | 2024
TX
Davion Adkins
Davion Adkins 6'8" | PF | 2026
FL
Austin Goosby
Austin Goosby 6'5" | SG | 2026
TX
Mekhai Bryant
Mekhai Bryant 6'6" | SF | 2025
TX
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Mekhai Bryant

Mekhai Bryant

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Mekhai
Bryant SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Weiss
|
TX
Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Mekhai Bryant showcased excellent off-ball movement, instinctively navigating the court by flashing to the high post and cutting...
Written by Devontae Cobb
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State: Texas
School: Weiss
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Davion Adkins

Davion Adkins

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Davion
Adkins PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Prolific Prep
|
FL
Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Davion Adkins is an elite run-and-jump athlete who can sprint end-to-end to protect the rim on fast breaks.
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Davion Adkins

State: Florida
School: Prolific Prep
Club: Southern Assault
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Hastin Easley

Hastin Easley

TX
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Hastin
Easley SF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Dawson
|
TX
Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Hastin Easley was a ball hawk, showing a great eye for the ball and very active hands, resulting...
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Hastin Easley

State: Texas
School: Dawson
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Zyion Cato

Zyion Cato

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Zyion
Cato PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Arlington Martin
|
TX
Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Zyion Cato , a 6’6 relentless challenger under the rim, fearlessly embraced contact while diligently seeking to protect...
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Zyion Cato

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School: Arlington Martin
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Austin Goosby

Austin Goosby

TX
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Austin
Goosby SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Melissa
|
TX
Area Round Playoff Standout Forwards
Austin Goosby created separation using quick crossovers, hesitation dribbles, and sudden changes of pace. His ability to stop...
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State: Texas
School: Melissa
Club: Drive Nation EYBL
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