UAA 2025 Forward Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I finally got to watch the <strong>UAA Circuit. </strong>My last circuit that I didn't cover yet. They were playing July 11-14 in Atlanta and in Chicago July 19-21. I took in multiple games of each team and here were some of the standouts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">We start with the rising senior forward standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301344' first='Kingston' last='Tosi'] Millennium ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo forward who has one of the quickest rip thru moves on the West Coast. He will score with double post moves off of two feet with fade aways, up and unders or just explode up and dunk the ball. He will also step out and shoot the three or hit from mid-range. He is a hyper efficient player.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1333492' first='Michael' last='Simcoe'] Sandra Day O'Connor ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A stong framed power forward scores on mid-range jumpers, deep triples, quick spin moves, high flying dunks and will rip thru and go to work inside the painted area. He had some jaw dropping dunks followed by some perimeter jumpers with beautiful passes as he keeps showing you his unique all-around skill set.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1381426' first='Luke' last='Wieskamp'] Brophy Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger two-way wing forward moves really well in space to defend. He covers a lot of ground on the defensive end and will sit down and defend guards then slide over to bigs down low and hold his own. He can hit the catch three, get downhill and dunk it on the break.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955968' first='Marcus' last='Jackson'] AZ Compass Prep (Team Thrill)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A twitchy power forward jumps out of the gym. He flies on the break and will throw it down, rim run, rebound at a very high level and block shots in and out of his area. He is stepping out and shooting the three better then he did a year ago but he will definitely thrive in the dunkers spot.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223824' first='Alejandro' last='Aviles'] Dream City Christian (Gulf Coast Blue Chips)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A cerebral, highly skilled post player with elite hands. He is a very good passer and plays with a huge IQ for the game. He makes plays out of the double team or high post. He is skilled with advanced post footwork with fall aways, face-up from elbow and in and hook shots around the basket. He runs the floor well and makes plays by scoring or facilitating.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150846' first='Trey' last='Chemin'] Cactus Shadows ([program_tooltip program_id='2265774' first='UH' last='Elite UAA Rise']) (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong power forward cuts without the ball for easy points. He can fall away from his defender and dunk it in transition. He creates his own offense to score or gets to the free throw line often. He has a polished drop step with either hand. He makes his money on the glass and playing harder then most on the court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1896209' first='Adam' last='Grissom'] Phhoenix Prep OTE ([program_tooltip program_id='2265774' first='UH' last='Elite UAA Rise']) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic wing forward can hit the three off the catch. He has a fluid handle and can create his own offense off the dribble or for a teammate as he is a sneaky good passer. He is another who is improving with his three point shooting from a year ago. He rebounds well and will block a shot in his area with his easy bounce.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->