Versatile Forwards Who Bring Intangibles to the Hardwood

While high-scoring performances and stat sheet stuffers look incredible on paper, the hoopers who make the biggest impact bring the highest levels of energy and poise. What differentiates a great player from a good one is their ability to uplift their teammates, communicate at all times, and prioritize winning over stats. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='2768054' first='Gavin' last='Gilbert'] has been Doherty's driving force this season, and the biggest spike in improvement came during fall camps. Gilbert applies pressure on defense and plays the game with immense enthusiasm. From an effort standpoint, Gilbert gives 110% throughout all four quarters, despite what the scoreboard says. Utilizing his 6'3 frame, Gilbert does an efficient job navigating, slicing, and dicing his way past defenders, resulting in easy buckets.     [player_tooltip player_id='1887060' first='Drake' last='Bebout'] shows up across the box score, prioritizing defensive stops and clamping up his assignment. The 6'5 senior strings together a consistent 8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 1.3 BPG while shooting 61 % from the field. Utilizing his frame, Bebout battles inside for tough points while earning a plethora of trips to the foul stripe. Bebout's focus and consistency elevate the Valor Christian Eagles to new heights as they look to start February off on a strong note.     [player_tooltip player_id='1577197' first='Luke' last='Williams'] is a guy who clues Chaparral's all-around team together. Raking in rebounds on both ends of the ball, Williams provides the Wolverines with second-chance opportunities on a daily basis. Playing with a burst of energy, Williams jumps above the rim and electrifies crowds and boosts the team's morale. At a skyscraping 6'10, Williams has mastered his craft and is ready to lead Chaparral to a potential state title.     [player_tooltip player_id='2592259' first='Jack' last='Berro'] is the key driving force for the 13-5 Aspen Skiers, who take immense pride as a collective unit in getting rebounds and stops on defense. There is a level of competitive fire that can't be taught when it comes to Berro's game, as he has a killer instinct to score across all three levels on the hardwood. Asserting his force down low, Berro typically ends up at the foul stripe and cashing in on 66% of his free throws. Leading his team in scoring (15.8 PPG), rebounding (6.7 RPG), and blocks (1.2 BPG), there is no slowing down the 6'4 standout junior.     [player_tooltip player_id='2381752' first='Austin' last='Crider'] is a long 6'6 "big man who moves quickly and dribbles with purpose. What differentiates Crider from other forwards in the box state is his shooting. From distance, Crider has a pure jumper and is never afraid to let it fly. With his head on a swivel, Crider is constantly seeking opportunities to give Eaton an edge.

While high-scoring performances and stat sheet stuffers look incredible on paper, the hoopers who make the biggest impact bring the highest levels of energy and poise. What differentiates a great player from a good one is their ability to uplift their teammates, communicate at all times, and prioritize winning over stats. Let's talk about it.