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<p>This past weekend at the Prep Hoops Live in Plainfield, a number of frontcourt prospects made their presence felt with toughness, rebounding production, and defensive activity around the rim. Whether it was protecting the paint, cleaning the glass, or finishing second-chance opportunities, these players stood out with their physicality and motor throughout the weekend.</p>
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<p><strong>Jason Garner | WM Premier 2028</strong></p>
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<p>Garner consistently impacted games with his length, activity, and nonstop motor. The 6-foot-6 big man was difficult to keep off the glass, repeatedly extending possessions with offensive rebounds that quickly turned into points. His athleticism and reach allow him to clog driving lanes and disrupt action around the basket. Garner stayed active defensively all weekend, contesting shots and using his size effectively in the paint. His energy level and rebounding instincts helped anchor the interior for WM Premier.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2966991' first='Kamarion' last='Sandifer'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 2030</strong></p>
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<p>Sandifer was one of the more explosive young defenders in attendance. Despite playing up a level, the 6-foot-4 forward made a major impact with his rebounding and rim protection. He elevated well above traffic to secure rebounds and consistently altered shots around the basket with his timing and athleticism. Sandifer showed impressive defensive versatility and embraced doing the dirty work inside. His willingness to defend, rebound, and defer offensively for the benefit of the team stood out throughout the event.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393299' first='Duain' last='Johnson'] | YnR 2030</strong></p>
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<p>Johnson continued to prove he can compete physically while playing up with a strong 15U group. The 6-foot-5 post player was steady and productive around the basket, using his frame and positioning to control the glass. He rarely got pushed off his spots when pursuing putbacks and consistently brought physicality inside. Johnson also ran the floor well in transition for a player his size, showing mobility to go along with his rebounding presence. His motor and toughness project well heading into the high school level.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3575083' first='Enoch' last='Olukolade'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 2027</strong></p>
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<p>Olukolade once again found himself among the weekend's standouts thanks to his defensive activity and elite athletic tools. He was everywhere defensively, blocking shot after shot and flying around the court with energy. Enoch's explosiveness around the rim stood out immediately, especially in transition and as a weak-side shot blocker. He also provided highlight finishes offensively, including lob finishes and powerful two-handed dunks. His combination of athleticism, rim protection, and rebounding continues to separate him from many peers in his class.</p>
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<p><strong>Maddox Sprague | KC Spurs 2028</strong></p>
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<p>Sprague was one of the more fundamentally sound interior players on display. The physical big man embraced the role of paint protector while also showing polish offensively with the ability to score over either shoulder in the post. He rebounded with force, communicated constantly on the floor, and showed impressive passing feel from the interior. Sprague moves well for his size and consistently occupied space defensively, making life difficult for opposing frontcourts. His vocal leadership and reliability inside stood out over the course of the weekend.</p>
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<p><strong>Will Greetis | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] Gold 2028</strong></p>
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<p>Greetis brought toughness and physicality every time he stepped on the floor. The 6-foot-5 power forward consistently rebounded in his area and finished through contact around the basket. He played with purpose in transition, running the floor hard and competing on every possession. Greetis' willingness to embrace contact and battle inside helped his squad establish a physical tone throughout the weekend.</p>
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This past weekend at the Prep Hoops Live in Plainfield, a number of frontcourt prospects made their presence felt with toughness, rebounding production, and defensive activity around the rim. Whether it was protecting the paint, cleaning the glass, or finishing second-chance opportunities, these players stood out with their physicality and motor throughout the weekend.
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