Four Post Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent that the Natural State is producing in the post is impressive. Here are four post prospects to watch over the next couple of seasons in the state. All have the potential to take games over on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389972' first='Mitch' last='Kirkland']-Power Forward/Small Forward-Fayetteville-6'7” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389972' first='Mitch' last='Kirkland'] is a player that opposing defenders must account in the post as well as beyond the arc. Kirland has a soft shooting touch and the ability to drain jumpers from all three levels of the floor. Kirkland is active on the defensive end of the floor. He blocks as well as alters shots and gets the fast break started. Kirkland is a tough rebounder and is a player to watch out for over the next few years for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2857973' first='Monti' last='Mixon']-Power Forward/Small Forward-Nevada County-6'7” 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2857973' first='Monti' last='Mixon'] is a tough prospect for opposing players to contend with on both ends of the floor. Mixon grabs rebounds and forces altered shots on the defensive end of the floor. He continues to develop his game on the offensive end of the floor. Mixon has no problem taking it up strong against opposing defenders. Mixon is a player to watch out for over the next few years in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2889455' first='Gus' last='Stewart']-Power Forward/Small Forward-Clinton-6'5” 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Clinton post prospect is a player who can do damage in the paint as well as beyond the arc, He moves well without the basketball and puts himself in a position to capitalize on easy baskets. Stewart has a soft touch from all three levels of the floor for the Yellowjackets. Meanwhile, he is another prospect in the post who stays active on both ends of the floor. Stewart is a prospect to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2223809' first='Jamal' last='Holden']-Small Forward-Conway-6'7” 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2223809' first='Jamal' last='Holden']'s athleticism causes problems for opposing defenders. Holden has the ability to go up strong and finish above the rim. Holden has the range to connect on jumpers with consistency from all three levels. Meanwhile, he forces turnovers on the defensive end of the floor. Holden can turn defense into offense and the fast break started. He does a great job of moving without the basketball. Holden is a player to watch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->