AAU 2028-29 Forward Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched a bunch of games online from around the country for some of the circuit teams that I have not seen yet with <strong>EYBL, EYCL, UAA and 3SSB. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are some of the 2028-29 forward standouts I viewed</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2457854' first='Grant' last='Budd'] Pinnacle ([program_tooltip program_id='2076648' first='Peak' last='Basketball'] 15) (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man will rebound and block shots and he is getting more fluid as an athlete. He seems like he keeps growing in every viewing. He is a sneaky good pinpoint passer with two hands. He scores with put backs, hook shots, rip thrus and scores with either hand.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2747424' first='Henry' last='Short'] Brophy Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 15)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed power forward who rebounds well in his area. He has a sneaky good handle to get downhill and score in traffic. He can play with his back to the basket and power his way thru with his broader shoulders and shoot the three.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865908' first='Alex' last='Lies'] Pinnacle ([program_tooltip program_id='2076648' first='Peak' last='Basketball'] 15)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A newcomer for me has good size and he does not look like he is done growing. He rebounds well in his area and will block a shot. He is a southpaw who can step out and shoot the three off the catch and rattle them in quickly. He is also a good passer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865919' first='Sandro' last='Santiago'] Bella Vista Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] EYCL 15)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and fluid forward can handle it a little and he moves well from end to end. He rebounds well with two hands in his area and can push it up the court in a pinch. He will alter or block shots with his long arms and closes out to shooters impressively. He likes to face-up, albeit a little streaky but has true upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2641723' first='Xander' last='Mitchell'] Sandra Day O'Connor ([program_tooltip program_id='2076648' first='Peak' last='Basketball'] 15)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A power wing forward has a really strong frame and quick hands to rip some pockets. He scores inside and will carve his way around the paint with some post moves to utilize. He uses multiple spin moves and goes to work. He is also a capable perimeter shooter.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194808' first='Carter' last='Bagley'] St. Mary's (Dream Vision 15U 3SSB)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A thicker framed wing forward works well off of the pick and roll game. He is handling it more and more and makes good reads with the ball. He can pull-up or shoot it off the catch from the three point line. He uses his size and frame to rebound in and out of his area. He still uses his best weapon of choice, which is his soft mid-range pull-up.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2552733' first='Donovan' last='Palmer'] Chandler (Compton Magic 15U 3SSB)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and taller freshman post player is very fluid and runs the floor well. He is a defensive minded player who rebounds and blocks shots. He scores it with offensive rebound put backs in heavy traffic with layups or mini hook shots over the defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2301235' first='Rhys' last='M. Robinson'] Pinnacle ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] 15 UAA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson was a standout in one of the games I viewed. He led all players in scoring and did it with deep threes off the catch with a nice high arc and consistency. He can fall away from his defender from mid-range and rebounds well in his area. He can also size his man up and get a step on his defender to the basket or do a hard jab step and shoot it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2747400' first='Parker' last='Mohrhausert'] Brophy Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] 15 UAA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good sized forward with skill and footwork. He can turn the corner on his defender with a nice handle for positon and stop off of two-feet and score with a polished hook shot. He also hesitates well and then can get by and use runners or floaters to score or earn trips to the free throw line. He will also step out and shoot the three.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2552795' first='Chase' last='Forman'] Chaparral ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] 15 UAA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward who is active and does some little things. He rebounds well and will push the rock up the court. He can score with a burst and stopping into a fall away from mid with a feathery touch. He will also hit the three off the catch. He makes smart passes and will defend multiple positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->