Summer League: Forwards Who Caught My Attention On Thursday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature 6 Forwards who caught my eye on Thursday at the Summer League games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2147459"],"_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-6a1b9d625dc89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I liked what I saw from Neil Pomerantz on Thursday. He put his scoring prowess on display, gaining inside position against his man and scoring some second-chance points when the opportunity arose. I also liked how he was throwing outlet passes after rebounds, helping his team get out in transition. In addition to his play on offense, he had a couple of swats on defense, and he appears ready to take on a much larger role with the Crusaders.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3199607"],"_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-6a1b9d625de6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson Grant didn't play a ton for SECTA during Summer Leagueon Thursday due to some other players getting run. But in what I did see from him, he appears ready to be even more assertive as he heads into his junior season. He has good touch around the rim, and I like how he frequently gets to the free throw line. He's a name that continues to pop up this offseason.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2280933"],"_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-6a1b9d625dd81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2280933' first='Levi' last='Randall'] is currently in the middle of a big jump, quite literally. He was elevating for several dunks while playing with Boulder City on Thursday. He seems to have even more confidence on the offensive end, and he has turned that confidence into increased production. On the other end of the court, Randle was disruptive with his length and regularly high-pointed rebounds. He'll be a prospect to continue to monitor the coming months.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3625813"],"_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-6a1b9d625ddf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3625813' first='Bracey' last='Markley'] has made the move over to Civica Academy, and I got my first glimpse of him in his new threads. should see plenty of playing time, and I'm sure he will be a force when it comes to crashing the glass for them. He should also give them a strong option as an interior scorer, and it will be interesting to see how he progresses heading into his sophomore season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2972435"],"_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-6a1b9d625ded4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It looks as though [player_tooltip player_id='2972435' first='Israel' last='Lakes'] has made the move over to Rancho. He has a good feel for the game and knows where to go on offense to get open. He also shows patience when defenders try to overplay him, and he has the ability to score in bunches. It'll be interesting to see exactly what role he finds with the Rams, but so far he looks comfortable and in sync with his new teammates.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3553639"],"_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-6a1b9d625df43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lengthy forward from Rancho could be a real problem next season if his development stays on track. I watched him get up for an emphatic dunk on Thursday, and that may very well become a routine occurrence for him as the Rams look to be a fast-paced team that can get out in transition. He is also a prospect who has the size and athleticism to become a consistent lob threat.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->