Hoop Life Standout Newcomer Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday July 26th I attended the<strong>&nbsp;<em>Hoopers Only</em>&nbsp;Hoop Life Nationals&nbsp;</strong>at the Phhacility in Phx,AZ. I checked out 10 different programs from AZ and here were some of the standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were the Standout Newcomer Forwards</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916109' first='Modou' last='Ndiaye'] Bella Vista Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] 17) (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very tall post player who is pushing seven-feet. He moves well from end to end and will grab rebounds in bunches with his bounce and crazy length. He scores with dunks and put backs and switches well onto a guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2785914' first='Yowin' last='Ajawin'] Dream City (SE Supreme 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The younger brother of AJ Ajawin is a top rebounder with some size and length. He works hard on the glass and plays with a motor and he has a stronger base to handle contact and can score it around the hoop.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2849907' first='Alan' last='Ryciuk'] Estrella Foothills (Area Code Elite 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fluid power forward with a lot of length. He moves well in space and rebounds well in his area. He runs the floor well and will score it thru the contact. He will also rip thru and absorb the bump to score or get to the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916099' first='Kyran' last='Lee'] AZ Compass Prep (SE Supreme 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An active power forward has a big motor to compete. He has long arms to rebound in and out of his area and moves well in space to defend multiple positions. He has a nose for the ball and a will even dive on the floor for a loose ball. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916093' first='Emmanuel' last='Fadahunsi'] AZ Compass Prep (SE Supreme 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A face-up power forward with plus length. He will catch and shoot from the three point line and he is a very good rebounder in his area using his size and length. He runs the floor well and fits the mold of a trail four. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916122' first='Calvin' last='Omulindi'] Bella Vista Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2867224' first='Phoenix' last='United'] 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hyper athletic power forward is a tad raw but flies on the break. He scores it best in transition, lob dunks and put backs around the basket. He covers a lot of ground on defense and is fluid in space to defend. Watch your head on the break or he will try and dunk on you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916121' first='Killian' last='Hickey'] Catalina Foothills (O3 Elite 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A power forward with a little size, skill and defense. He will block shots and rebound. He scores on offensive rebounds and he will occasionally face-up from the elbow. A possible breakout season coming from the Tucson athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->