The Last Dance: Versatile Forwards

Balami was a part of everything the [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] set out to do on day 2 of The Last Dance. He served his team well as a secondary playmaker as he showed promising ball handling and covered a good amount of ground with the ball in his hands. He did an incredible job serving as a safety valve when breaking the press, his positioning and ability to look ahead helped [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] do away with full-court pressure. Balami brought a point-forward approach to the floor that complimented [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat']'s scheme. He was excellent at improvising after plays broke down - he allowed his guard skills to take over. Balami's movement on the floor is that of a guard but his size allowed him to match up with bigger bodies, and in switching situations his defensive versatility shined bright. His motor and pace came up huge for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'].     Miller is a prospect to know for [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']. He plays alongside quite a bit of height yet still stood out as a presence in the painted area. Miller has a strong build that is intimidating to match up against. He served as a big target in the mid-post area regardless of who was guarding him. Miller proved to be comfortable spinning middle or baseline when attacking the basket. His movement off of the ball and willingness to set screens allowed playmakers to be at their best. Defensively, he snatched boards at a high level. His first and second jumps were on full display. His heart and energy carried him to an impactful day 2.     Timm brought grit and toughness to the floor for Wisconsin Blaze on day 2. Although he is undersized at the forward position, he has good strength and athleticism that allows him to be impactful on the floor. His commitment to the boards was apparent, and following his rebounds he pushed the break which allowed his team to push the tempo. His foot speed made switching and hard hedges quite simple while defending pick-and-roll situations. He provoked ill-advised passes and caused deflections that led to easy baskets in transition. Vincent was also very crafty in the half-court as he knocked down shots in the short corner and soft baby hooks.     Trueblood stood out as one of the most lethal shooters in the gym on day 2. His floor spacing and use of his height and length were in full effect. He had one of the most ideal mechanics on his shooting form, he always had a strong base and high release point. The majority of his shot attempts looked as though they had a chance to go in regardless of a good contest. He showed glimpses of guard skills in scenarios where they wanted to push the pace, and he was able to take it baseline to baseline with ease. His touch in the mid range was also highly graded in my eyes as he shot over the top of his matchup with solid balance and high confidence.