Northern Colorado Preview - High Motor 2025s

These names give it their all, putting their bodies on the line for potential rebounds and drawn fouls. Ranging from frontcourt to backcourt athletes, these are the top high motor athletes up in the northern part of the state.     Burkett additionally brings in good size in the backcourt, complemented through a constant motor on the glass. He works whenever possible for second chance opportunities, actively getting into the thick of it versus bigger matchups. Competing on the margins, he does well as a slasher and quick thinking passer should the opposing defense wall off the lane. He will be a high impact name over at Fort Collins, playing a pivotal role in their success in the paint. Throughout last season at Fort Collins, Burkett put up 11.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while converting 37% of three point attempts.     Schminke's constant motor allows him to play bigger than one would expect from the 6'2 guard. A constant threat on the glass from either end of the floor, he is never content, always a threat for second chance opportunities. A strong, yet laterally quick backcourt matchup, the guard is among the better point of attack defenders in that section of the state. Still developing his all around perimeter game, the guard is a jack of all trades scorer, working on the margins to convert those extra opportunities.      Desouza's motor down low has aided Loveland in league play, granting them plenty of second chance opportunities. At roughly 6'6, 260 pounds the center is a handful in the paint to put it lightly. Committing to the University of Colorado for Football, Desouza has already made waves on the field. His opportunities on the hardwood will be essential for Loveland,      A walking double double last season for Highland, Morgan was about as productive as one could ask. Putting up 17.3 points and 12.2 rebounds per game for the 20-5 group, the big guard makes opponents work once the shot goes up. Despite being more focused on attempts down low, he has been able to space the floor from distance.     Foster brings an especially strong frame, allowing him to contend on either end of the glass or for deep post touches. At his best within the paint, the forward is a troublesome matchup for opposing defenses, often drawing in multiple defenders. Among recent club events, Foster showed greater confidence on spot-up attempts behind the arc. Contributing 5 of 15 last season, there is certainly a base to work with for his floor spacing. Foster ranked third in the 6A Front Range league in rebounds per game and is the returning leader in that category, keep tabs for a big year for Foster.      Banek brings athletic abilities not found often from the forward position, a threat to throw down dunks or swat away shots with ease. Getting more comfortable operating out of the pick and roll, he finds success diving early for quick finishes before the defense can relocate on help. Particularly as he gets more comfortable finishing above the rim, the forward will be quite a pest in the paint for opposing defenses. The defensive end is where Banek has the most upside, already capable of guarding three positions while still having room for growth on that end.

These names give it their all, putting their bodies on the line for potential rebounds and drawn fouls. Ranging from frontcourt to backcourt athletes, these are the top high motor athletes up in the northern part of the state.