Spring Kickoff: Standout Frontcourt Athletes at Gold Crown
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These were the most impactful frontcourt names to know from this past weekend’s Spring Kickoff, featuring teams from states across the midwest and mountain west. Ryan Kreager Ryan Kreager 6'9" | C Faribault | 2026 State MN Ryan Kreager Ryan…
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Continue ReadingThese were the most impactful frontcourt names to know from this past weekend’s Spring Kickoff, featuring teams from states across the midwest and mountain west.
Ryan Kreager Ryan Kreager 6'9" | C Faribault | 2026 State MN
One of the most mobile bigs at roughly 6’10, Kreager showed out for D1 Minnesota whose 16U team went 4-0 on the weekend with a point differential of 47.
Neil Summers Neil Summers 6'8" | PF Laramie | 2025 #221 Nation WY
The big man was about as formidable in the post as anyone in the building, too strong and skilled. Excellent getting to drop steps and other pivot moves, Summers provided a steady diet of buckets throughout his games, posting a team high 12 points per game.
One of the other bigs for this group, Coon was an active shot blocker who was among the most talented athletes in the gym. He was one of the more athletic names at his frame, mobile in transition.
Josue Kajinga
Kajinga is a mobile big man, standing somewhere around 6’8, effectively throwing down one handed dunks from a standstill. His value defending the rim and as a rim runner will keep that Roughriders group in a stable place down low.
London Praytor London Praytor 6'11" | PF Liberty | 2025 State CO
Praytor remains an intriguing name who should be on D2 and D1 radars, given his mobility and efficient perimeter shotmaking at 6’10.
Lukas McCanna Lukas McCanna 6'7" | PF Evergreen | 2026 State CO
McCanna stayed dependable protecting the rim and cleaning the glass, continuing to get stronger each season that passes.
Noah Sokolowski Noah Sokolowski 6'9" | PF Horizon | 2027 CO
Sokolowski is a particularly intriguing athlete given his mobility and wide reach, continuing to get more skilled while making plays with the ball.
Oliver Junker Oliver Junker 6'6" | PF Mountain Vista | 2026 State CO
Junker maintained his value defending the rim, a physically imposing defender around the paint. He showed his value moving without the ball and setting quality screens, creating additional space on the roll or for shooters.
Kale Sparks Kale Sparks 6'6" | PF Legend | 2025 State CO
Sparks was an efficient scorer around the rim, all while providing proactive defense from all areas of the floor. Particularly mobile at his frame,
Papa Diop
Diop was all too imposing at the lower levels, including a 30 point, 15 rebound, and 3 block performance. As he continues to add to his game, he will be among the must see big men in the state of Colorado.
Eckels remains one of the more intriguing big men in the state’s 2025 class, bringing legitimate value on the glass. An effective rim roller, he has proven himself as a dependable finisher around the rim with either hand.
Mason Bonner Mason Bonner 6'7" | PF Mullen | 2026 State CO
Bonner was excellent at defending the rim and getting out in transition, a fluid above the rim athlete, the forward will be a must watch athlete at Mullen.
Barger continued to his value as a mobile frontcourt rim runner, effectively finishing above the rim or getting to the hook shot. Playing with multiple upper echelon point guards on Roughriders, the forward will be in good hands throughout this summer.
Max Roselle Max Roselle 6'6" | PF Timnath | 2026 State CO
Roselle was all over the glass, bringing a constant motor on the glass, going at opponents to leverage his strength advantage.