Forwards Who Made Giant Leaps at Top of the Rockies Tournament

At the [program_tooltip program_id='2078362' first='Colorado' last='Chaos'] Tournament these forwards were setting the tone and filling up the stat sheet. Whether it was locking down their matchups, crashing the boards, or putting defenders on skates, these players brought it every possession. Combining hustle, skill, and impact on both ends of the floor here's some names to watch out for.    Simon had himself a great weekend and definitely made his presence felt every time he hit the floor. He was a total beast on the boards, especially on the offensive end. Anytime there was a missed shot Simon to be right there, crashing the glass and giving his team extra chances. He didn't waste those second chances either going right back up strong, finishing through contact and putting points on the board. What really made Simon shine was how active and locked in he stayed the entire game. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, his motor was nonstop. Simon played with energy, toughness, and heart. All weekend long, he was one of those guys you just couldn't miss when watching the game     Cremeen really did it all for his team this weekend. He was lights out as a shooter, knocking down shots from deep with confidence and showing off some serious range. Whether it was a catch-and-shoot three, pulling up off the dribble, or finding space in transition, he was scoring at will and from just about everywhere on the court. Cremeen brought it on the defensive end too staying super active, alert and engaged. He did a great job reading plays, getting his hands in passing lanes, and picking up multiple steals by just being in the right place at the right time. All in all, Cremeen was a major difference-maker. He played hard, played smart, and found ways to impact the game on both sides of the ball     Buehler had a weekend and is a solid all around player. He's a crafty finisher around the rim and he did not shy away from contact. He showed off a nice touch, especially in traffic and was very acrobatic with his lay ups. Buehler also showed his jumper was real smooth too and he can pull up off the dribble or spot up and knock it down consistently. What really stood out was defensively and where he displayed quick hands and good instincts, always lurking for steals and turning defense into fast breaks. He made some really flashy plays but showed that he's just super reliable all over the court     Moye really brought the energy on defense. He played tough, stayed locked in on his man, and never took a play off. He was always fighting through screens, sticking tight on ball handlers, and making life hard for whoever he was guarding. On top of that, he crashed the glass hard and was always in the mix for rebounds. Whether it was boxing out or just out hustling everyone to the ball the effort was on another level. On the offensive end, Moye had a quick first step and wasn't afraid to attack the rim, beating defenders off the dribble and finishing strong. He showed off a smooth shooting touch, knocking down shots from mid-range and even stretching it out deeper when needed. Overall, just a super well-rounded game with grit, energy, and skill     Diawara was one of those players you just couldn't miss when he was on the court. His size, strength, and athleticism jumped out right away. Whether it was on offense or defense, he brought intensity. On the boards he was a beast, always in the right spot, boxing out hard, and skying up for rebounds. Once secured Diawara was looking to push the pace, either throwing a quick outlet or running the floor himself to get his team into transition. That ability to turn defense into offense was huge. In the paint he was straight-up dominant. Bullying defenders down low, finishing through contact and carving out space like it was nothing. Once he got position, it was basically a wrap and nobody was stopping him. Overall, Diawara was just physical, relentless, and super impactful on both ends

At the Colorado Chaos Tournament these forwards were setting the tone and filling up the stat sheet. Whether it was locking down their matchups, crashing the boards, or putting defenders on skates, these players brought it every possession. Combining hustle, skill, and impact on both ends of the floor here's some names to watch out for.