Playoff Watchlist: Senior Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As playoffs continue to get underway around the state it's time to look at some seniors who will have big impacts on the outcomes of these games. Check out some senior forwards who should be on your playoff watch list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450496"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Valcin has played numerous positions and roles in his high school career, fitting in with different units and doing what is needed to win. He's known for his elite athleticism but the guard/forward has played a bigger role in the frontcourt this season both with his play on the glass, around the rim, and defending. He's a load for anyone to guard and stay in front of, but the thing that stood out last time I saw him was his passing. He was finding passes across the blocks when doubles came, making smart skips to 3PT shooters, and showed he can make the right read on the break to capitalize in transition. 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