Fortuna’s Hoops Combine: Forwards With Notable Wingspans

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Length is one of the top traits that many college coaches look for now a days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> In this article I feature tall forwards who had notable wingspans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2884017"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fea810a9d09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Western Power Forward had the biggest wingspan at the combine - 86 inches or (7 ft 1 inch). While he definitely appears long, a 7 foot wingspan is something that you usually see in NBA players. ie Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James. He was also the tallest prospect at the combine, standing at 6'7. If he can leverage his long arms, he may be quite the shot blocker on defense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965069"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fea810a9dd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965069' first='Aiden' last='Reed']'s wingspan was eye popping. He has a 84 inch wingspan (7 ft on the dot). Before the combine I knew he had an advantage with his height on the defensive end. But I had no idea that he had that much reach. Opposing team's may want to think twice when going up to shoot around him this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1945831"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fea810a9d7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1945831' first='Ty'jir' last='Broxie'] had the 3rd biggest wingspan at the combine, 80 inches (about 6'6/6'7). He also measured in at 6'6 without shoes on. Between his height, length, and anticipation skills. He should be able to alter shots regularly on defense this year, and it also gives him an advantage when it comes to finishing or dunking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111894"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68feb2d7569dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2027 SF checks the length box as well. He has a 78 inch wingspan, which was good for the 4th biggest wingspan at the combine. He was also about 6'4.5 without shoes. While I had anticipated some of his combine numbers to be good, it definitely grabs your attention that he has the measurables to go with the athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1490283"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fea810a9e47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1490283' first='Amare' last='Oba'] has a wingspan of about 77.5 inches (almost 6'5). He was also one of the top leapers at the combine and when you combine the two attributes. You get a prospect that attacks the basket with confidence. And as I've already seen, he's been on the rim fairly often this preseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965276"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fea810a9e99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965276' first='Quentin' last='Stewart'] has a 76 inch wingspan (almost 6'4). And he was 6'5 when we took his height without shoes. Although his wingspan isn't incredibly long relative to some of other forwards above. It is still still pretty solid and it helps that he has filled out has frame a bit recently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->