Feb 19th-24th: Senior Forward Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week I viewed seven games. The games I viewed were on Monday I watched&nbsp;<strong>Eduprize&nbsp;</strong>defeat&nbsp;<strong>Bella Vista Select 64-45</strong>&nbsp;in the CAA Final-4 Wednesday I watched&nbsp;<strong>Canyon View&nbsp;</strong>defeat&nbsp;<strong>Cholla 92-56.&nbsp;</strong>Friday I viewed&nbsp;<strong>Rancho Solano Prep&nbsp;</strong>defeat&nbsp;<strong>Arizona Lutheran 54-47&nbsp;</strong>in the 2A Semis,&nbsp;<strong>San Tan Charter&nbsp;</strong>defeat<strong>&nbsp;Phoenix Christian 55-39</strong>&nbsp;in the 2A Semis and&nbsp;<strong>Basha</strong>&nbsp;defeat&nbsp;<strong>Desert Mountain 78-68</strong>&nbsp;in the OPEN Elite-8.&nbsp;Finally on Saturday I viewed&nbsp;<strong>San Tan Charter&nbsp;</strong>defeat&nbsp;<strong>Rancho Solano Prep 69-54</strong>&nbsp;to win the 2A Chip and&nbsp;<strong>Valley Christian</strong>&nbsp;defeat&nbsp;<strong>Gilbert Christian 81-65&nbsp;</strong>to win the 3A Chip.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were the Senior Forward Standouts from the week</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1064158' first='Christian' last='Warren'] Basha (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong senior wing forward can score it with catch threes, he can get downhill in traffic and even post up using his strength, skill and length. He rebounds and can defend bigger players or small guards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1032529' first='Nate' last='Parras'] Eduprize</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high flying power forward can throw it down with the best of them. What stood out in this game was his motor to rebound the ball. He grabbed many out of the area balls and used his strength and footwork to then go back up and score.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598443' first='Heesung' last='An'] Canyon View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong wing forward is the glue of the team. He can score with layups in traffic, he runs the floor, makes plays for others and will clean the glass to rebound.&nbsp;He plays and defends multiple positions for them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2326926' first='Aidan' last='Mushahwar'] Rancho Solano Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile wing forward had a good showing in the finals. He scores with driving layups and will cut to the basket when he should. He grabs out of area rebounds and scored on put backs. He will take charges and plays with energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1490884' first='Noah' last='Draper'] Arizona Lutheran Academy&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong power forward is hard to defend deep in the paint. He can score with drop step layups and hook shots. You have to push him out otherwise he will go to work all game long. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1231502' first='Bryce' last='Anderson'] Phoenix Chrisitan&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic wing forward scores it from all levels with floaters after a ball fake, jab steps, mid-range pull-ups and can even side step and hit the three. He rebounds with his length and bounce and had a great year for the 2A Final-4 team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2039516' first='Lopemi' last='Omole'] Gilbert Christian&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high level athlete is a defensive power forward. He blocks shots in bunches, he will collect steals in the open court and grabs rebounds out of his area. He scores with drop steps, good footwork and in-traffic scores thru contact.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390361' first='Keon' last='Talgo'] Gilbert Christian&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high level scorer from all levels. He will score on catch threes or off the dribble, offensive rebound tip ins and has high level footwork to fade away in the paint while using his build/frame. He rebounds well in his area and scored 16 points to keep the Knights close all game long.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194266' first='Austin' last='Wallace'] Valley Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong and tough wing forward is good on the glass. He will score on tip-ins deep in the trenches thru contact and his deep ball was clicking in the Chip. When he is scoring and defending, the Trojans are tough to beat.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2359859' first='Jake' last='Harrison'] Valley Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong scoring guard is crafty around the basket to score in traffic with ball fakes. The lefty has a nice stroke from the three point line and will rattle in threes when left open. He scored 14 points and defended his position well with an IQ and toughness.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->