Riverside Brookfield: Posts and Jumbo Wings Make Noise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Riverside Brookfield Live Event had a nice group of prospects with size!&nbsp; Here we look at players in the 2028 class over 6'6” that had strong performances!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393606' first='Cole' last='Jansons'] | Oswego | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-11 big man moves extremely well for his size and consistently makes smart decisions out of the post. Jansons excelled as a rim protector, altering numerous shots while controlling the glass with his length and timing. His impact on the defensive end was impossible to ignore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433704' first='Oliver' last='Kerrigan'] | Whitney Young | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kerrigan is a skilled 6-foot-8 big who combines a high motor with perimeter versatility. He buried a pair of three-pointers with a smooth release, displayed quality footwork in the paint, and handled the ball comfortably in space. His ability to play inside and out makes him a difficult matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384522' first='Elijah' last='Shim'] | Kenwood | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shim is a long, active, and springy 6-foot-8 post prospect. He competed hard on the boards, defended the paint at a high level, and capitalized on scoring opportunities around the basket. A couple of eye-opening blocks highlighted his defensive upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] | Yorkville | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakstys continues to impress with his versatility. The 6-foot-7 prospect relentlessly attacks the glass, runs the floor hard, and embraces physicality. He handles the ball smoothly, finishes through traffic, shoots it well from the perimeter, and impacts the game as both a rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822666' first='Derrick' last='Moore'] Jr | Lincoln Park | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is a strong 6-foot-7 low-post player who creates space inside and embraces contact. He scored with jump hooks and drop steps through traffic while displaying good hands and concentration around multiple defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3643306' first='Amari' last='Williams'] | Shepard | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is an aggressive 6-foot-8 post who impacts the game on both ends. He rebounds with force, protects the rim, establishes deep position, and flashed a soft hook shot. He also finishes effectively on either side of the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2894590' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'] | Oswego East | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a high-motor 6-foot-6 post who can face up or play with his back to the basket. He consistently earns strong positioning and battles on the glass regardless of his matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bolu Larewaju | Leo | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-9 transfer from Nigeria decent is a legitimate center prospect with excellent length and long-term upside. Larewaju is a high-level rim runner, handles the ball well for his size, and already projects as a college-level rim protector. As his offensive game develops, his ceiling continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->