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<p>Every team needs an efficient rebounder who excels in second-chance opportunities on both ends of the ball. In one of the most competitive classes in the box state, 4A brings the heat with powerful hoopers who've mastered the 5 spot. Let's talk about it. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1848551' first='Elijah' last='Eschmeyer'] is a jack-of-all-trades caliber superstar who can do an abundance of things on the floor with a high motor. Eschmeyer has a silky smooth jumper, and at 6'7, he dominates the glass and will out-rebound his opponent. Averaging seven rebounds per game across the season, Eschmeyer has proven his dominance across 4A. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2766379' first='James' last='Claypool'] knows exactly how to position himself on the blocks for the best odds to score. Sitting at 6'8, Claypool is comfortable down low and hustles for boards on both ends. James boxes out his opponents well and communicates with his teammates frequently. Claypool battles through contact and finds himself at the foul stripe often to tack on more points to his scoring totals. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1479892' first='Mikel' last='Miller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2766379' first='James' last='Claypool'] are teammates who make up a gargantuan frontcourt for Colorado Academy. Miller averaged nine rebounds a game on the season, and his growth has been exponential throughout his high school career. Mikel is a patient big man who always makes the right decisions with the ball in his hand.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Erik Baier asserts himself in the paint and outwits everyone near him to snag shots coming off the glass. Moreover, Baier calibrated a double-double per game over the course of his final high school season. A textbook rebounder and scorer, Baier is everything a coach could ask for in a big man. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1799812' first='Max' last='Roselle'] is a lengthy superstar that puts on scoring clinics night after night. This month in March, Roselle has averaged 16.5 points per game and shows no signs of slowing down come this summer. Roselle proves his drive to win games through hit grit and toughness down on the blocks. Max boxes out opponents on defense and lets Timnath's offense run through him. </p>
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Every team needs an efficient rebounder who excels in second-chance opportunities on both ends of the ball. In one of the most competitive classes in the box state, 4A brings the heat with powerful hoopers who've mastered the 5 spot. Let's talk about it.
Elijah EschmeyerElijahEschmeyer
6'7" | SF
Lake Forest Academy | 2026 StateIL
is a jack-of-all-trades caliber superstar who can do an abundance of things on the floor with a high motor. Eschmeyer has a silky smooth jumper, and at 6'7, he dominates the glass and will out-rebound his opponent. Averaging seven rebounds per game across the season, Eschmeyer has proven his dominance across 4A.
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knows exactly how to position himself on the blocks for the best odds to score. Sitting at 6'8, Claypool is comfortable down low and hustles for boards on both ends. James boxes out his opponents well…
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are teammates who make up a gargantuan frontcourt for Colorado Academy. Miller averaged nine rebounds a game on the season, and his growth has been exponential throughout his high school career.…
Erik Baier asserts himself in the paint and outwits everyone near him to snag shots coming off the glass. Moreover, Baier calibrated a double-double per game over the course of his final high school season. A textbook rebounder and scorer,…
Max RoselleMaxRoselle
6'7" | PF/SF
Timnath | 2026 StateCO
is a lengthy superstar that puts on scoring clinics night after night. This month in March, Roselle has averaged 16.5 points per game and shows no signs of slowing down come this summer. Roselle proves his drive to win games through hit grit and toughness down on the blocks. Max boxes out opponents on defense and lets Timnath's offense run through him.
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