Rider Team Camp: Frontcourt standouts

Rider University hosted its annual team camp this weekend with dozens of high school and AAU teams descending upon the Lawrence Township campus for an eventful day of games. After taking in several sets of action, we'll begin coverage with a look at several frontcourt prospects who stood out with their play.    Obiora has been a consistent standout throughout the spring and early summer, coming off a high school season that saw him take home state Gatorade POY honors. He continued his torrid pace on Saturday with a productive two-way outing against Jersey power Linden, showcasing his natural athletic tools but also his underrated feel and quickly-developing skillset. The hybrid forward was at his best attacking off the bounce, routinely finishing near the cup or getting to the line where he converted with efficiency. He showed great instincts and activity as a rebounder and rim protector as well. Still just 16 years old, Obiora's stock is only going up as he continues stringing together productive days with his best basketball so clearly still ahead of him.     Davis was a pleasant surprise on the afternoon, suiting up with [program_tooltip program_id='2450598' first='WeR1' last='']'s 17U group for the first time and showcasing an alluring skillset in the process. He stands out immediately with his broad, chiseled frame that looks it should be clearing the way for a tailback at the goal line. He'd go on to display a modern skillset built around a dynamic stroke from deep, showing the ability to convert consistently out of pick-and-pops, trails, or even creating his own shot off the bounce. The combination of sheer size, floor-spacing, and ball skills provide an appealing foundation that looks fit for any number of low-to-mid major programs across the Midwest.     Griffin suited up with his AAU team which made an appearance taking on a handful of high school programs on Saturday. He was as notable a stock-riser as there was on the day, catching the eyes of the Rider staff with his quickly-emerging and highly-versatile inside-out skillset. Possessing D1 size with a frame that's filling out appropriately and underrated athleticism, Griffin put on a show pouring in buckets from all over the floor. He showed the ability to convert efficiently inside while also stepping out to the perimeter for a smooth and repeatable shooting stroke from beyond the arc. Heading to do a post-grad year at Peddie School, Griffin is firmly on the radar of several D1 programs and should have a chance to haul in his first offer at that level if he repeats today's performance in the upcoming live periods.     Stepping into a role as a full-time starter for the first time as a senior, Gomez showed his appeal as a versatile and energetic modern forward in an early runaway win for the Marauders. With a naturally strong frame and really quick feet, he plays with boundless energy while toggling between responsibilities inside and out on both ends. Gomez was effective as a floor-spacer on Saturday with a quick and confident stroke out to the arc while also using his size and swift athleticism to work his way near the rim for easy finishes. He has a tendency to get a bit sped up at times, but looks like a no-brainer scholarship-level forward when he's letting things come to him.     Moore made his return to the hardwood after sitting out the spring grassroots season to focus on football. The versatile wing forward showed no signs of rust in an impressive afternoon win, shining with his controlled aggression while attacking off the dribble and facilitating the offense from the middle of the floor. He found effectiveness both in the halfcourt and transition while consistently showcasing the high-level passing feel that first put him on our radar as an underclassman. His game is a bit unconventional as he's never been called upon to be a major scorer, but there's a potential scholarship-level role for someone with Moore's instincts, motor, and athletic tools should he choose to eschew football at the next level.

Rider University hosted its annual team camp this weekend with dozens of high school and AAU teams descending upon the Lawrence Township campus for an eventful day of games. After taking in several sets of action, we'll begin coverage with a look at several frontcourt prospects who stood out with their play.