Stock Watch: Weekly Standout Forwards to Know

From breakout performances to steady production against top tier competition, several prospects saw their stock trend in upward through defense, impact, efficiency, and winning plays. Here's a look at a some of the prospects whose arrows are pointing up this week.    Alex Barther excelled in transition, upping the pace and pushing the ball where he could get to the rim in full stride with limited dribbles. His athleticism allowed him to break out in the open floor and finish above the rim with power. When he got to his spots in or around the key, he was a reliable scorer, finishing with soft touch right over the rim.     [player_tooltip player_id='2442342' first='Andrew' last='Treichler'] carried the scoring load while dominating the glass, finishing with 21 points and 13 rebounds. He showed craft and creativity off the dribble, attacking the rim with fluidity and poise. His polished footwork consistently got defenders off balance or in the air, allowing him to score through contact or step through finishes. Treichler also established deep position in and out of the post with IQ, patiently waiting for angles to clear before drop-stepping into his move.     [player_tooltip player_id='2635232' first='Trey' last='Hall'] showcased tremendous toughness in the trenches, setting the tone with his ability to protect the paint, wall off drives, and tie up the ball before shots could even go up. Offensively, his ability to stretch the floor and knock down spot-up looks was a key part of what made him effective.     Caden Shaver moved with purpose off the ball, constantly creating opportunities for himself through movement. He slipped and cut with precise timing, flashing to the ball side of the lane for quick catch-and-score chances near the rim while consistently punishing ball-watching defenders. Shaver's ability to run the floor consistently outnumbered the defense, making him an easy and reliable dump-off option in transition.     [player_tooltip player_id='3347576' first='Julius' last='Ogunfuye'] was always in the right spot at the most opportune time, displaying a natural feel for the game. His instincts allowed him to consistently make plays on both ends, impacting the game as a reliable two-way competitor.     Brayden Landers, 6-foot-4-inch wing brought a true glue-guy effect on the offensive end, impacting the game in multiple ways from stretching the floor to creating second-chance opportunities, setting others up, and even initiating offense in DHO situations. Landers set hard, solid screens in multiple off-ball pick actions, freeing cutters from the top and screening for screeners to keep the offense flowing. Landers consistently lifted along the perimeter ready to catch and shoot on the move, knocking down multiple three-pointers with a smooth release.     Senior forward, Andre Stancil, consistently operated out of the pick-and-roll as a roller, diving down the lane with great timing. He sealed off defenders effectively, creating open driving lanes and finishing opportunities by putting pressure on the rim as a physical presence.

From breakout performances to steady production against top tier competition, several prospects saw their stock trend in upward through defense, impact, efficiency, and winning plays. Here's a look at a some of the prospects whose arrows are pointing up this week.