2026 Review: Top Rim-Runners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These frontcourt prospects are especially effective around the rim, gaining numerous opportunities out of ball screens. Dualling as pivotal interior defenders, these names have truly maximized their roles throughout the summer, ascending over that period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1903579"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be78e1155f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fluid athlete who runs the floor well, he has been a routine beneficiary of outlet passes from playmaking guards. Effective elevating above the rim for lobs, Bonner is among the best athletes in this class, particularly for his frame. He came into the club season at one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the class. His verticality has made him a particularly effective slip screen scorer, taking advantage of the open lane after diving early. Far from just a around the rim scorer, Bonner has made steady improvements in his face-up shooting, becoming more confident to stretch the floor around the free throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509235"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be7eb7be95f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A frequent cover on this site, Speckman is a high floor frontcourt prospect who does plenty of the little things well. Constantly looking to set screens and dive quickly before the defense can recover, he is a constant threat to pressure the rim. One area of particular improvement has been his passing vision on drives or post-ups, active setting up corner shooters with wide open looks. Far from just an interior defender, Speckman has worked to improve his foot speed, getting more and more dependable switching onto perimeter based opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2424468"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be7eb7be9a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lanky frontcourt prospect brings plenty of defensive upside to Northfield, who remains one of the more competitive programs in the Denver metro area. Particularly effective on help side rotations, his sheer length is tough for many opponents to deal with. Offensively, Ensor has a great baseline to work with in the post. Capable of getting to turnaround hook shots over the contest, his right hand under pressure is fairly consistent at this stage in his career. Although on low volume, Ensor has shown value knocking down the open triple when provided space. Northfield was among the best defensive programs in the state last season, Ensor along with the returning varsity contributors brings a great baseline to build with. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1877575"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be7eb7be9e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hughes has provided steady screen setting and efficient scoring around the basket, set for an impactful season at Fossil Ridge. Effective pacing himself on the roll, he does well reading the defense to dive on time, maximizing the available openings on driving lanes. Hughes has maximized his niche role through this summer, elevating himself since last season at Fossil Ridge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460106"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be7eb7bea1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A good athlete who has shown the ability to elevate above the rim, particularly in transition situations. At the most recent Mile High Madness event, Bennett displayed value rotating on help side, leveraging his wide reach to alter shot attempts by opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478536"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66be7eb7bea5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson has potential to be a valuable defensive rebounder for Liberty, bringing the size necessary to disrupt opponents down low. Capable of disrupting the driving lanes through active contests, the potential of both him and the other frontcourt size with that high school is a unique look down in the Colorado Springs region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->