Five VPA Forwards to Watch this Winter

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we wrap up our look at prospects to watch in the <em>VPA</em> by checking out the forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five will look to make an impact on the hardwood this season in a variety of ways on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at five of the <em>VPA's</em> top forwards for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553737' first='Oli' last='Avdibegovic']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avdibegovic, a long and lean 6'6" forward, should play a big role in <em>South Burlington's</em> success this winter. He stands out with his combination of length and lateral mobility, which he uses to his advantage on the defensive end to be disruptive in passing lanes and around the rim. He does a nice job of running the floor and can score with either hand around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2396750' first='Rex' last='Hauser']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'5" forward with the ability to dominate a game on either end of the floor, Hauser could have <em>St. Johnsbury</em> in contention for a state championship this season. An above the rim athlete, he does a great job as a finisher in transition and with his movement off the ball, particularly as a rim cutter. Defensively, he can guard any position on the floor and does a great job of controlling the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546890' first='Justin' last='Munger']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Munger, a physically imposing 6'7" big man, could be a double digit scorer and rebounder this winter for <em>BFA St. Albans</em>. One of the state's biggest post players, he has a nice combination of size, athleticism, and mobility. He has soft hands, the ability to score over either shoulder, and impresses as a rim runner in transition. As of late, he's added an element as a standstill three point shooter too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325846' first='Abdi' last='Sharif']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the state's top all-around players, Sharif will be a major factor in a lot of games this season for <em>Rice Memorial</em>. A well-built 6'4" jack of all trades, he has the ability to play the one through five on any given night. He has a solid floor game, the ability to make plays off the bounce, impressive floor vision, and the physical tools to be a disruptive defender that can really clean up around the rim on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2553768' first='Tej' last='Stewart']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart, a versatile forward out of <em>Twinfield Union</em>, has the chance to be among the <em>VPA's</em> top scorers this winter. A strong 6'4" forward, he has the ability to stretch defenses out beyond the three point line as a shot-maker off both the catch and the bounce. He's also a capable rebounder, utilizing his basketball IQ on the offensive end and his motor on the defensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->