Midwest Warmups: 2027 Interior Anchors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sports Factory in Rockford played host to 2 days of competition this past weekend. Tons of high level programs were in attendance from across the Midwest. Here we will take a deeper dive into some front court guys that made their presence known. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2754726"],"_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-69e9052ee406b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">High motor physical forward that brings effort and toughness. Crashed the glass consistently on both ends. Ran the floor keeping up with fast paced up tempo style of play. Can play above the rim. Draws fouls on the interior after the catch. A times somewhat raw but with his aggressiveness, energy, and physical tools he brings an overall upside value to the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2395673"],"_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-69e9052ee40c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weakley will do most of his effective work on the interior of the paint. Maybe out sized in terms of height at position but he will use his strength to make up for it. Offensively can score on the block and present good touch or gain an edge to the ball off the rim for second chances. Defensively uses quickness to get into passing lanes or cause deflections against more size. Will bang down low to win positioning. Overall has a physical presence that brings rebounding and toughness to the front court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2862337"],"_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-69e9052ee4111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Legit 5 man with good size and presence around the rim. Was active on the glass for rebounds on both ends and finished on a couple put backs. Paces well with the ball in transition. Showed some off ball movement in ½ court setting while screening for others. Will post on the block for paint touches. Has solid hands to compliment. A traditional interior post that operates best around the rim providing value with physical attributes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409831"],"_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-69e9052ee4159"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Power forward that impacts with volume activity and effort on both ends. Crashed the glass offensively to convert on multiple put backs and create second chance opportunities. Shows flashes of creativity with spray out passes from inside out or drive and dish offs. Liked his activity defensively as well utilizing wing span to create challenges. Plays with energy and has upside athletic ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3430149"],"_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-69e9052ee419e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plays between a 5 and 4 on club team. Will slot into a prototypical power forward at next level. Dominates the glass with purpose on both ends keeping the ball secured at its' highest point. Can covert on tip-ins or put-backs against contact. Defensively can generate activity by protecting the rim or holding his own on the perimeter. Plays with a toughness and urgent mentality who will create extra possessions with grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2885762"],"_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-69e9052ee41e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively alters shots and contests at the rim with true size as a 5 man. Anchors in the paint with interior presence because of wing span. Offensively shows fundamentals on the low block and will help establish position to take advantage of size mis matches. Runs the floor at a solid rate for position keeping pace with break phases. Will kick out to shooters after getting paint touches. A coachable big that will impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->