Feb 19th-24th: Senior Forward Standouts
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This week I viewed seven games. The games I viewed were on Monday I watched Eduprize defeat Bella Vista Select 64-45 in the CAA Final-4 Wednesday I watched Canyon View defeat Cholla 92-56. Friday I viewed Rancho Solano Prep defeat Arizona Lutheran 54-47 in the 2A Semis, San Tan Charter defeat Phoenix Christian 55-39 in the…
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Continue ReadingThis week I viewed seven games. The games I viewed were on Monday I watched Eduprize defeat Bella Vista Select 64-45 in the CAA Final-4 Wednesday I watched Canyon View defeat Cholla 92-56. Friday I viewed Rancho Solano Prep defeat Arizona Lutheran 54-47 in the 2A Semis, San Tan Charter defeat Phoenix Christian 55-39 in the 2A Semis and Basha defeat Desert Mountain 78-68 in the OPEN Elite-8. Finally on Saturday I viewed San Tan Charter defeat Rancho Solano Prep 69-54 to win the 2A Chip and Valley Christian defeat Gilbert Christian 81-65 to win the 3A Chip.
Here were the Senior Forward Standouts from the week
Christian Warren Christian Warren 6'4" | SF Basha | 2024 State AZ Basha (Pictured)
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.
Nate Parras Nate Parras 6'7" | PF Eduprize | 2024 State AZ Eduprize
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.
Heesung An Heesung An 6'4" | SF Canyon View | 2024 State AZ Canyon View
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. He plays and defends multiple positions for them.
Aidan Mushahwar Aidan Mushahwar 6'3" | SF Rancho Solano Prep | 2024 State AZ Rancho Solano Prep
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.
Noah Draper Noah Draper 6'5" | PF Arizona Lutheran Academy | 2024 State AZ Arizona Lutheran Academy
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.
Bryce Anderson Bryce Anderson 6'5" | SF Phoenix Christian | 2024 State AZ Phoenix Chrisitan
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.
Lopemi Omole Lopemi Omole 6'5" | PF Gilbert Christian | 2024 State AZ Gilbert Christian
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.
Keon Talgo Keon Talgo 6'3" | SF Gilbert Christian | 2024 State AZ Gilbert Christian
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.
Austin Wallace Austin Wallace 6'3" | SF Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ Valley Christian
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.
Jake Harrison Jake Harrison 6'3" | SG Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ Valley Christian
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.