Bash In the Desert: 5 More Standout Forwards (16U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I feature five more forwards who stood out with their play over the weekend. Each of them found ways to make their presence felt. Whether it was through timely scoring, rebounding, or defending the cup.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2865908"],"_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-69f932f767c9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2865908' first='Alex' last='Lies'] is a very dynamic forward who makes a consistent impact for his team. On offense, he's able to score outside and inside. Draining triples and using his creativity to slash and get to the hoop. He also had one of the top highlights of the weekend, dunking over an opponent in transition. In addition to his scoring, he can be disruptive as a defender and he snags a good amount of rebounds. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2550840"],"_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-69f932f767d3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's a lot to like about [player_tooltip player_id='2550840' first='Austin' last='Turner']'s game. He's a Swiss Army knife on the offensive end and is able to score in multiple ways. His athleticism and instincts allow him to carve up the defense when he wants to attack, and you have to respect his ability to splash in shots from beyond the arc. On the other end of the court, he causes turnovers and isn't an easy guy to get around. All in all, he put his versatility on full display, and he's definitely got the potential to keep developing into an even more dangerous player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3457363"],"_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-69f932f767db3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 [player_tooltip player_id='3457363' first='Jacob' last='Jensen'] plays up and is a very productive forward who can fill up the stat sheet. He leverages his frame, burst, and touch to get to the basket, while also hitting 3s when left unmarked. As a defender, his strength and speed help him guard multiple positions, and he does a great job of high-pointing rebounds on a regular basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3602573"],"_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-69f932f767e29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kevin Huguley was one of the longer players I saw in the 16U division at the Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert. He knows how to utilize his reach to alter shots, and he's capable of collecting boards on both ends of the court. Outside of his defense and rebounding, Huguley scores in the paint when he gains inside position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2865919"],"_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-69f932f767ef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2865919' first='Sandro' last='Santiago'] stands at 6'7 and consistently makes plays. Although not everything he does shows up in the box score, he battles on defense, and I like how he gets physical when needed. On offense, Santiago uses his long strides to score, and he is also capable of putting in second-chance points. With his height and activity, he'll surely be a prospect to monitor the rest of the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->