PH National Open Championship: 5 Day One Standout Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature 5 standout forwards from Day 1 at the Prep Hoops National Open Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450160"],"_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-6a5f9f6d3a90e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2450160' first='Lavonte' last='Johnson'] was easily one of the best athletes that I saw at the Prep Ho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last=''] National Open Championship. He is an explosive first and second step, which allow hims to routinely get all the way to the cup. He also has the vertical to finish at the rim, and is capable of throwing down dunks. In addition to his explosive lower body, he can make plays on defense. Jumping in passing lanes or using his length to pester his matchup. With his size and athleticism, he's sure to keep developing into a future college player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2797064"],"_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-6a5fa77258b48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2797064' first='Chandler' last='Cox']'s size and shooting ability help him impact the game. He utilizes his frame and footwork to create separation. From there he has a high release point and can shoot right over his matchup. He was hitting both jumpers and 3's for [program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last='']. And he also made his presence on defense. Where he altered shots and came down with rebounds. All in all, the tools are there and he looks ready to make more noise this upcoming high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3580862"],"_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-6a5faa2e0490c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacob Ryan Grubbs is a guy who stands out right away due to his stature. He is just south of 6'6 and lets it go from beyond the arc with a ton of confidence. One of his top highlights was a buzzer-beater right before the first half ended, helping Tennessee United close the gap. That 3 then gave his squad some real juice to start the second half, and he splashed in a few other shots for them.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3700061,"_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-6a5fade470d20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan Cattin has some scoring prowess, especially around the rack. He goes up strong with it, and can absorb contact. He also plays off of two feet, and lets defenders overplay him. Which earns him trips to the charity stripe. He's relentlessness proved to be a bit too much for Harbor Impact, and he had a lot to do with Arnold Elite securing the win. Overall, it was a quality outing from the class of 2028 SF.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3699906"],"_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-6a5fa77258bca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3699906' first='Simon' last='Falvey'] is an intriguing player thanks to his height, stride, and instincts. He's about 6'4, possibly 6'5, and can high-point rebounds on both ends of the court. His long stride also allows him to run the floor at a good pace, and he is a solid option to dump it off to when opposing defenses aren't set. He also clogs up the paint defensively and can deter attackers from going up with it. Beyond his skill set and size, Falvey delivered the game-winning assist in Indy Ho[program_tooltip program_id='2228160' first='OPS' last='']' triple-overtime thriller.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->