The Expo: Forwards Notebook

Swift is a fitting name, as he's a gifted and graceful athlete. Shined in transition, with the ability to take it coast to coast off rebounds. Very good body control with the hangtime and able to contort his body to avoid traffic at the rim. And has the explosiveness to power it home with big time slams. In the halfcourt setting of high school, he will likely be more of a 4/5 this winter. But Moore is clearly putting in the time to maximize his potential with improving his handles and shooting. Potentially making him a wing at the next level.     The youngster has grown into a potential imposing player, with great size, wingspan and good mobility. After a slow start as a shooter, he started to hit and looked confident as a stretch four. Was most impressed when he was active around the rim, as his size could make him a big time rim deterrent in Oklahoma. But he will need to play to his size with a strong mindset to do that. Could potentially thrive in a rim running, rebounding and occasionally three point role for his new school, 5A dark horse Classen SAS     One of the top athletes in attendance. Is explosive and strong as a rim rattling dunker. Looks outstanding running the floor for his age and size. Even capable of putting it on the deck a bit himself. If he doesn't grow anymore, clearly has the body type and athleticism to become a wing. But if he does grow a bit more, could easily become one of the most dominant interior forces in Oklahoma. Son of an Oklahoma State Cowboy standout. While also sharing some similarities at the same stage in his development to the Boone Twins, also of Oklahoma State.     A physical space eater around the rim. Along with holding ground strongly, has good verticality principles to protect the rim without following. Showed a willingness to run the floor, which is promising. But will need to continue to work on his foot speed. Still, expect him to be a regular double double threat for the Panthers.     A hustling blue collar forward. Does a lot of the little things to add up to a big impact. Chases down loose balls in transition. Sets strong screens in the halfcourt. And of course gets on the glass, on both ends of the court. Can play off two feet on drives, which is smart because it plays to his physical strength without being out of control.     Gregory seems to have a blueprint to having a better junior season. Hit open threes along the perimeter and get to his spots against close outs with 1-3 dribbles for pull ups. And then lock in on the defensive end. Showed promise as a shot blocker in the openness of the camp setting. If those moments were signs of him buying in to working harder on the defensive end, Gregory will be a much improved player this winter.     A high flying, twitchy athlete. Finishes like a taller player with the way he explodes off the ground for dunks and acrobatic finishes. Is improving his ball handling, could develop into a dynamic slashing wing. Is likely a versatile defensive weapon for the Sabercats this year. As he's quick and agile enough to make life miserable for opposing guards. While his aforementioned physical traits will allow to protect the rim and battle with forwards.