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Forwards/Bigs To Watch Out For This Upcoming Season

Forwards/Bigs To Watch Out For This Upcoming Season
Momodou Suwareh
Momodou Suwareh
August 26, 2024 @ 10:47 AM
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Eze Nwakamma
Eze Nwakamma 6'8" | PF | 2025
TX
Troy Rice
Troy Rice 6'6" | PF | 2025
TX
Wesley Wake
Wesley Wake 6'7" | PF/SF | 2026
TX
Tyris Crowell
Tyris Crowell 6'7" | C | 2026
TX
David Iweze
David Iweze 6'9" | PF | 2025
TX
Hudson Goellner
Hudson Goellner 6'9" | C | 2025
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having good size is always something that teams want and love. Based on last season or their play over the summer, these players have shown they know how to use their size to their advantage and positively impact their team because of it. This upcoming season is going to be big for these players to help make a name for themselves or to get more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2358582"],"_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-66c76d2a5c960"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off a good season with 4A state runner up's Silsbee, Troy is looking to use his impressive game to benefit Silsbee and his recruiting. He's a forward with good length and he uses this length to get many blocks and alters shots. Has a good midrange jumper and can spread the floor offensively. He has a good eye for offensive rebounds as he's good at scoring put backs and tapping the ball out for an extra possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1486667"],"_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-66c76d2a5c9c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iweze has a traditional big man game along with the tendencies of the modern day big. He has good athleticism and with that he's able to roll to the basket quickly and efficient off screens. Has good footwork in the paint and can dribble from the perimeter to get to his spot down low. If you leave him open out on the perimeter he can also knock down some shots. He's also good at passing out the paint and at the top of the key. He is set to have a big senior year this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1546570,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1543691' first='Tyris' last='Crowell']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Redwater","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Team Trae Young","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c76d2a5ca03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young player with game changing potential, Tyris has a good skillset with a sweet shooting touch. He has the ability to rise up over smaller defenders and shoot mid range jumpers over them. That is due to his good shooting touch and nice looking form. He can knock down threes when he's on the perimeter and makes the right passes from the perimeter or paint. Has a good handle for his size and is also a good defender in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2363227"],"_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-66cc0bc7d6266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If defense is what you need Eze is the guy. A tenacious and aggressive defender who likes to get back on defense for a chance at a chase down block. He has good hands on offense along with good footwork. Has good touch in the paint, can make difficult layups and can knock down the mid range shot. He can dribble into his shots and has a tight handle for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225567"],"_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-66cc0bc7d62cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hudson will be coming off of ACL surgery from last season, but looks to be back in time for the upcoming season and put his name on the map. With good size and strength, Hudson is hard cover in the paint as he is good as sealing defenders and scoring with his back to the basket. He's good at setting screens and spacing the floor to keep the offense flowing. He also has the ability to step out of the paint and knock down jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077351"],"_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-66cc0bc7d6335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good at running the floor and being in the right spots for passes. He's a lethal three point shooter and has a good touch around the rim. He has the skill in the paint to score with crafty footwork and fade aways. With his size he's good at finishing over defenders and also has a good eye for the ball as he's good at grabbing rebounds. Also has good hang time in the air which leads to him having a lot of acrobatic layups and dunks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Having good size is always something that teams want and love. Based on last season or their play over the summer, these players have shown they know how to use their size to their advantage and positively impact their team because of it. This upcoming season is going to be big for these players to help make a name for themselves or to get more attention.

Troy Rice

Troy Rice

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Troy
Rice PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Silsbee
|
TX
Forwards/Bigs To Watch Out For This Upcoming Season
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Troy Rice

State: Texas
School: Silsbee
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David Iweze

David Iweze

TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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David
Iweze PF
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
ISchool Of Lewisville
|
TX
Forwards/Bigs To Watch Out For This Upcoming Season
Iweze has a traditional big man game along with the tendencies of the modern day big. He has...
Written by Momodou Suwareh
Utah State
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David Iweze

State: Texas
School: ISchool Of Lewisville
Club: Texas Impact
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TX
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
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CLASS 2025
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Nwakamma PF
Class
2025
Height
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HS
Mansfield Lake Ridge
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TX
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TX
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HEIGHT 6'9"
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Height
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HS
Rockwall
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TX
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Wesley Wake

Wesley Wake

TX
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Class
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Height
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HS
Barbers Hill
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TX
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