A Few Forwards/Posts who Stepped Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of forwards and post players who have continued to step up during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2318604,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_0965.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_0965.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2318604" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425347' first='Leo' last='Gayman'] (816 Hoops): The 6'6 forward from William Chrisman had a big summer with 816 Hoops. He is a highly skilled player who is just as just as good on the perimeter as he is in the post. He's a knock down shooter from 3-point range and he can work out inside. His passing and playmaking skills are also on point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2515232,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_3168.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_3168.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2515232" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Michalski ([program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops']): The 6'10 2025 center recently gave a commitment to Cal State Fullerton. The Big Fella put together a strong and consistent summer season. He's an old school big that plays with his back to the basket and who loves the physical play inside. He's a tough rebounder and defender in the post and he was also a reliable option on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438246,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jack-Cubbage.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jack-Cubbage.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2438246" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544891' first='Jack' last='Cubbage'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 17U): A 6'9 2025 forward from Eureka who made big strides over the past year. He is a big who can really stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He is ideal on the pick and pop where he unleashes his high-arching shot from long distance. He can also turn and face to make a move off the bounce or hit the high post jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2468376,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4912.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4912.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2468376" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850452' first='Landon' last='Van Pelt'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077045' first='Marcus' last='Denmon Elite']): I like big guys who are strong and who can also move and this 6'9 260-post player from Lee's Summit fits the bill. He's physical and he uses his strength to move people around like furniture inside. He also has some finesse in his game with a soft shooting touch and good footwork. He will also get out and run the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2453770,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3178.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3178.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2453770" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528006' first='Beau' last='Blanton'] (Mid Mo Phenom): I got my first look at this 6'4 2027 small forward from Helias at the Hoops and Beyond Showcase in June. He has crafty moves around the basket and he will take advantage of size mismatches in the post. He has a good spin move inside and he makes good use of fakes. He will also step out to make 3-pointers and drive the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->