Slept On Prospects: Power Forwards

It is imperative to understand that the talent pool in Nevada is deeper than some think. This article will help shed light to that fact with these names who may not be the "top" ranked prospects within their classes, but still to make an impact when they step on the floor.    Igniz will take a step forward as an all-around production magnet this upcoming season. With a strong body frame that he uses to his advantage in the post, Igniz can finish through contact and draw fouls consistently — usually making them once he's at the line. He's always active throughout the game, whether that's setting screens, crashing the boards, or aggressively attacking the basket, the type of hustle player who stays involved on every possession. Defensively, he contests everything around him and guards well in the paint. The better his stamina game by game, the more we can expect for him to produce.     [player_tooltip player_id='2637200' first='Erik' last='Hopkins'] is now 6'6" with ball handling ability that allows him to get downhill and score in traffic in the paint with strength and finesse. He finishes through contact and draws fouls consistently, making him a tough cover for whoever's matched up on him. Defensively, he can guard all five positions and uses his strength to his advantage in the post on both ends of the floor. Given the right amount of minutes with a conistent role, Erik will thrive and produce heavily.     An excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor, Dane is consistently outworking every one for position. He's sneaky athletic and a lot stronger than he appears, which shows up in how well he finishes around the basket, backed by a solid floater and a right-hand hook shot in the paint. Defensively, he walls up well to contest shots in the paint, and he's versatile enough to guard all five positions.     With a big body frame, and Andrew uses it well on the block, showing good footwork in the post to score over smaller defenders. He stretches the floor out to the three, giving him range that pulls opposing bigs away from the rim, and he's a great screen setter who can roll or pop depending on what the defense gives him. Defensively, he brings a strong paint presence with good hands, and he rebounds well on both ends to finish possessions.     A great passer out of the high post, Kru consistently makes the right read whether he's feeding a cutter or kicking out to a shooter. He rolls out of screens well and can finish at the basket or score out of the midrange, giving him more than one way to hurt a defense once he's on the move. He rebounds well and is a great defender, versatile enough to guard all five positions while still being strong enough to hold his own in the post. Kru should find himself in a larger role this season that allow him to showcase his skills on a bigger scale.     At 6'5" with a super strong and solid body frame that shows up on both ends of the floor, Jerome rebounds better than most by imposing his will before scoring off a put back or finding a timely cutter. Jerome scores in the post, finishing through contact without much trouble thanks to that strength with a bit of a soft touch. Defensively, he's a brick wall, boxing out everybody around him and making sure second-chance opportunities are hard to come by against him.

It is imperative to understand that the talent pool in Nevada is deeper than some think. This article will help shed light to that fact with these names who may not be the "top" ranked prospects within their classes, but still to make an impact when they step on the floor.