Bigfoot Hoops: Battle in the Rockies 16/17U Forwards rising stock

These forwards made a big statement at the Bigfoot Hoops Tournament and these names are quickly climbing the ranks. From high-motor hustle players to versatile scorers and lockdown defenders, these players turned heads with their impact on both ends of the floor.    Elbe had a terrific weekend and made his presence felt all over the court. He came out with a ton of energy and physicality, especially when driving to the basket. When getting to the rim, he was finishing strong through contact and showing off some serious power. On the defensive end, Elbe really stood out making big-time plays when his team needed them most. Whether it was a key stop, a deflection, or just locking down his man. He brought intensity on both ends and showed he can impact the game in more ways than one. Definitely a performance that turned some heads     Boyd has been quietly building his name this AAU season, and now it's clear, he's arriving in a big way. His game just keeps leveling up every time he hits the court. Offensively, he's showing more confidence, hitting shots, creating off the dribble, and making smart plays for his teammates. It's not just the scoring either, he's bringing it on defense too. Whether it's locking down on the perimeter, jumping passing lanes, or just being in the right spot, Boyd is making an impact on both ends. His all-around game is starting to pop, and people are definitely beginning to take notice     Alade has been leveling up big time this season, and this past weekend was another step forward. He played with confidence and really showed off his range and knocked down shots from deep like it was nothing. You saw that he really trusted his shot, never hesitating to let it fly when he had space. Alade also kept defenders guessing by putting the ball on the floor and attacking the lane. He showed he can break people down off the dribble and finish strong at the rim. That mix of shooting and slashing made him a tough cover all weekend. His game is clearly on the rise     [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] was an absolute defensive machine this past weekend. With his length and size, he made life miserable for anyone trying to score around the rim. Driving on him was a challenge, and even if the opponent managed to get a shot up, [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] was swatting it right back. He was a constant presence in the paint with blocked shots, altering opportunities, and grabbing boards like it was second nature. If there was a miss, [player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] was right there to clean it up. His timing and instincts on defense were next level, and he really anchored his team on that end of the floor with a dominant performance     Montague really started to put himself on the map with his play this past weekend. An absolute blast to watch and full of energy, effort, and hustle from the opening tip. He did all the little things that coaches love, especially fighting for extra possessions on the offensive glass. Montague was a force in transition too, grabbing boards and immediately pushing the pace, getting his team up the floor and into scoring opportunities in a flash. What really stood out, though, was the confidence he had in his shot. He wasn't shy about pulling the trigger and knocked down some big ones. Montague played like someone who's taking that next step

These forwards made a big statement at the Bigfoot Hoops Tournament and these names are quickly climbing the ranks. From high-motor hustle players to versatile scorers and lockdown defenders, these players turned heads with their impact on both ends of the floor.