The Throne: Quarterfinal Forward Standouts
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The first day of The Throne was a long and fun one. With 8 boys games to see who would advance to the quarterfinals, there was no shortage of talent in the gym. Prep Hoops takes a look at some…
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Continue ReadingThe first day of The Throne was a long and fun one. With 8 boys games to see who would advance to the quarterfinals, there was no shortage of talent in the gym. Prep Hoops takes a look at some of the forwards who took advantage of the big stage on it’s first day. Read on for the Quarterfinal Forward Standouts
Boozer just keeps putting up big numbers and helping his team advance. He finished with a hyper-efficient 24 on 9-of-10 shooting, as well as handing out 7 assists again. He continues to produce each time out.
Richards did everything he could to keep Kell within range of Columbus before falling short. He finished with 23 points and the versatile big man showed that he can score it around the rim as well as from the wing or facing up and taking his man off the dribble.
Anigbogu’s impact was felt on the defensive end where he uses his frame and length well to block or alter shots as well as rebound. The younger brother of Ike Anigbogu, there may still be some untapped potential for the 6-foot-10 big man.
The skilled big man again scored it around the rim while showcasing his advanced vision and passing ability for a big man. He’s clearly put in work to become more comfortable playing out of DHOs and is committed to improving his skill set. Coaches would be wise to reach out sooner rather than later.
The versatile forward was at it once again, finishing with a team high 18 points and 4 assists. Going against a number of bigger wings and combo forwards, Hall had a tough matchup no matter who was guarding him out held up quite well.