NEXT Summer Slam: Max's Post Standouts

Seven of the post prospects who stood out over the weekend in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Next Summer Slam!    [player_tooltip player_id='2842655' first='Jonathan' last='Kelley'] will be an intriguing long-term prospect to watch over the coming years. He has an extremely long 6'2-6'3 frame, moves comfortably in the open floor, and can finish above the rim when he has a clear path down the lane. All weekend long with [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] he was running the floor hard for transition finishes, altering shots around the rim, and controlling the glass with his efforts in the paint.     Raymond has a lot of size as an incoming freshman, and showed some nice flashes for Power 5 North. His off-ball movement helped open up a lot of easy looks around the basket, and he did a nice job of using his body to seal defenders and create angles for easy entry passes. When catching out of the high post he did a nice job of facing up and seeing the floor, locating open teammates cutting to the basket. Worked hard on the glass and was able to keep possessions alive for his team by tipping out missed shots where his teammates could then gather them.     Another big and physical post prospect in Wisconsin's 2029 class is [player_tooltip player_id='2430695' first='Mason' last='Bobholz']. Even when matched up with similar sized players, Mason was holding his ground on the block, not giving up any easy looks around the basket. Is able to take contact right to the chest while staying straight up to contest shots without fouling. Offensively he showed the footwork to confidently go at defenders when isolated on the block, and he was able to turn over either shoulder to finish inside.     Leo is a 6'6 big who moves well in the open floor, and had some impressive moments for [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848']. In a Saturday morning matchup against Chicago Showtime, Leo threw down a pair of transition dunks, showcasing the ability to get off the floor quickly at his size. Also showed he can catch on the wing and attack with a straight line-drive when a gap is there. Soft touch to finish with his left hand around the rim.     Though projecting as more of a wing, Dante spent a lot of time manning the paint for a guard-heavy Chicago Showtime team. He's a very springy athlete who can get off the floor quickly to block shots or finish around the rim. Used that explosiveness combined with his long frame to send a shot flying off the floor against [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'], while blocking/altering a handful of other attempts. Offensively he was at his best looking to attack off the dribble, and hanging in the air for acrobatic finishes.     Duain is an imposing presence in the paint, especially at the 13u level. Already standing at 6'3, Duain combines that length with a strong frame that allows him to overpower opposing forwards in his age group. If you let him catch in deep post position, the possession was pretty much over as he could take one power dribble before going up to finish right over his man. Knows how to use his body to seal off defenders, making it easy to simply catch and finish when the ball came his way. Helped his [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] team dominate the paint as they took home the 13u title.     With Duain dominating around the rim, Titus was allowed the freedom to float out on the perimeter and act more as a stretch-four. At 6'3 he already has some size, and showcased soft shooting touch from beyond the arc. When defended by bigger forwards, they simply weren't comfortable chasing Titus out on the perimeter. But defend him with a wing and Titus could cut to the basket and simply finish over the top. Skilled forward in the 2030 class.

Seven of the post prospects who stood out over the weekend in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Next Summer Slam!