All-Grassroots: 17U forwards third team

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="938867" first="Jarrett" last="Birdwell"]</strong></span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oklahoma Power</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f2f0f0;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">6’4" SF</td> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #120490;">Kingfisher ’21</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Birdwell was a reliable two-way player for Power throughout the summer, utilizing his versatile skill-set to make his presence known to opposing teams. He has a creative but effective mid-range game with great foot-work and slippery mobility. Defensively, he handled opposing posts and protected the rim with efficiency.</p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 27px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 27px;"> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center; height: 27px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1015831" first="Jaiell" last="Talley"]</strong></span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tulsa Hawks</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f2f0f0;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">6’4" PF</td> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #7d5400;">Broken Arrow ’21</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Talley showcased a number of skills with the Hawks' pick-and-role schemes. An athletic interior presence, Talley used his elevation to pick up rebounds, defend the paint and score above the rim. His energetic, consistent play was also pivotal for the Hawks in late games.</p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1015854" first="Bryce" last="Journee"]</strong></span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">OK PWP</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f2f0f0; height: 22px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 22px;"> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22px;">6’5" SF/PF</td> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22px;"><strong><span style="color: #600000;">Owasso ’21</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Journee was excellent for PWP as its go-to interior scoring presence. His athletic, high-flying play made defenders think twice about putting themselves between him and the basket, while his iQ helped him to drive, make off-ball moves, rebound and more. One of the biggest stock-risers of the summer, Journee is primed for a major senior year.</p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="1015853" first="Kyler" last="Mann"]</span></strong> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">OK PWP</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f2f0f0;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">6’4" PF</td> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #600000;">Owasso ’21</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Mann starred alongside his high school teammate, Journee, in the interior for PWP with an emphasis on the defensive side of the floor. He took care of the rim, keeping opposing posts and slashing guards from putting the ball in the basket and helping to start possessions. </p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="938866" first="Jaeden" last="Hurd"]</strong></span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oklahoma Hustle</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f2f0f0; height: 21px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 21px;">6’6" C</td> <td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 21px;"><strong><span style="color: #dfbd00;">Sand Springs ’21</span></strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Hurd was an impressive interior player for Hustle. His coaches commended his strength, hands and vision, while his post-scoring game is an indispensable facet of his game, as well. Hurd has a smooth mid-range, as well, and can even do some work from the perimeter, and his passing from the post is an underrated skill of his.</p>