Uprise Icebreaker Super Scrimmage: Top Frontcourt Performances

Henderson is a handful down low, particularly on the defensive end given his sheer size and strength. Successfully affecting a variety of this state's top post threats, he brings physical tools not seen very often within the region. He got plenty of opportunities at the basket from baseline cuts, dependable throwing down two-handed dunks when given space.     Betts will be one of, if not the best rim protector in the state for years to come, bringing great hand eye coordination at his height. His activity through timely rotations both for the interior and perimeter impacted opponents decionsmaking, thinking twice about their shot attempts. Finding repeated success on a few left hand hook shots and pivot moves around the rim, Betts brings plenty of upside scoring in the post. Dealing with aggressive double teams all weekend, he found open teammates over and over when necessary.     Junker continued to provide dependable interior defense, boasting quick instincts to rotate on time. Leveraging his wide reach and strength to remind us that he remains one of the state's best rim protectors, in large part from the motor. The rebounding remains a key attribute to his game, dependable flying all over for second chance opportunities against ball watching defenses. He remains a dependable finisher around the rim with either hand, contributing a few off-balance finishes at full speed with the off-hand. Junker's comfort pivoting against opposing contact makes the forward such an efficient finisher in the paint.     Mbadinga looks set for a highly productive season on both ends of the floor, bringing length and bounce to be arguably the best two-way name out of the Northern end of the state. Driven through his relentless motor on the glass, the forward threw down multiple putback dunks over ball watching opponents. Bringing a fluid release to contribute a steady rate of free throws or face-up in the mid-range, he will be a fascinating name to follow over the next two seasons.     Speckman is looking to round out his game as a spot-up shooter and more dependable ball handler in the open floor. He continues to reaffirm his abilities as a high motor forward whose activity on help defense has created numerous turnovers and altered opponent shot attempts. He will be a pest out of ball screens, getting immediate openings at the rim off the slip, he brings great timing out of the roll to open up the floor even more for Lutheran's backcourt options. When needed to space the floor, he made opposing defenses pay multiple times for dropping, getting more comfortable converting open threes when given the space. On a few occasions, Speckman pushed the break off the steal or defensive rebound, keeping his head up for the next pass.     Wanrow displayed phenomenal passing vision, taking on constant strong side pressure from double teams and aggressive help side rotations. Countering those pressures with timely passes to baseline cutters and skip passes across the halfcourt, the forward will be instrumental in facilitating Brighton's halfcourt offense all season. Defensively, he remains a strong and bouncy defender who matches up well with the state's best frontcourt opponents.     Paine continues to provide steady interior defense in the post, holding his own versus opposing frontcourt scorers thanks to his positional strength. Alternatively, he brings smooth footwork down low, his variety of counter moves makes him one of the most fluid post scorers in this class.     Medina will be a name worth following over at Rock Canyon, bring the size and athleticism to compete on the defensive glass. Ready to get up to swat away shot attempts around the rim, he will provide important frontcourt depth for a group featuring multiple high upside underclassmen prospects.      Wright will be a crucial rim protector for Ralston Valley at 6'8+, bringing the length necessary to alter and discourage numerous shot attempts. An effective screen setter for this team's myriad of perimeter playmakers, he found success under that context. Most active rolling towards the basket for layups, he will be a dependable play finisher to pivot off of the ample floor spacing on this roster. On a few occasions, Wright spaced the floor off the pop, capable when given space.