City of Basketball Love Interstate Shootout: Forward Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The forwards at the City of Basketball Love Interstate Shootout brought plenty of physicality to Sunday's games. Several controlled the glass and made their presence felt around the rim, while others showed how much their offensive games have grown heading into the season. Here are eight who stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2974549"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267405eef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamidu blocked shots, rebounded and gave his team a steady presence in the middle. A big part of his value is that he understands his role: he's willing to set screens, compete and anchor the defense. He has elite size and wingspan, rebounds very well and continues to make real strides in his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2950260"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267405fa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knight was excellent against Perkiomen last week, so it was no surprise to see him give defenders trouble around the rim again. He plays with a real mean streak, especially on the offensive end, where he carves out space and finishes through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608249"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267406036"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like Knight, Benka-Coker was relentless on the glass as well as scoring at the rim. The 6-foot-8 big man is comfortable attacking the rim out of the high post and did a good job of getting to his moves and not allowing the defense to alter his  shot. His lateral quickness allows him to guard down at times, and he plays hard. As he refines his offense gave, more colleges will likely get involved. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2786677"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267406086"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Douglass is an interesting piece for Hun because he can operate as either a wing or a big offensively. He's a capable passer who can attack off limited dribbles, and he finds ways to impact the game even when he isn't featured in the offense. Douglass is a threat on the offensive glass, has a soft shooting touch and competes defensively, though that end of the floor remains an area for growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140352"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab42674060cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Bolden has been on a tear since arriving at Rocktop earlier this fall. The 6-foot-8 big man was highly effective diving to the rim and finishing or snatching up rebounds on both ends of the floor. He did a large majority of his damage inside the arc, but has good quickness and touch, making him very hard to guard. His scoring and rebounding will help him to find the ideal college home this season. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2782285"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267406135"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Lee's motor and rebounding ability alone make him an intriguing option for college programs. With a burgeoning offensive arsenal, Lee has taken real steps forward even since the end of Summer. He attacks the ball at its highest point as a rebounder and is able to finish through contact with ease. He uses his speed well in order to get himself to the rim and either convert or get himself to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2885103"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab4267406216"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mount Zion transfer has wasted little zero time in making an impact, giving Bonner a rim protector and rebounder to help balance the perimeter attack of fellow seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2419608' first='Kam' last='Jackson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2398422' first='Korey' last='Francis']. He was effective in Pick and Roll and did a good job acting as a rim deterrent. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2861780"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab42674062b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The East Stroudsburg commit looks like a potential steal for the Warriors. At 6-foot-7, he is a punishing finisher at the basket who is also capable of knocking down an open three when given the time and space. With a strong upper body, Diene excels at carving out space either with his back to the basket or attacking off limited dribbles. He has good timing as a shot blocker and was Milton Hershey's top option in their loss to Imhotep. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->