RIIL Underclassmen: Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wrap up the underclassmen portion of our Rhode Island preview with the forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are four <em>Forwards to Watch</em> this winter in the RIIL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2436659"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912ad8248a68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rosa, a sophomore forward out of <em>La Salle Academy</em>, has some real playmaking skills as a jumbo creator and the ability to see the floor well as a passer. He does a nice job of attacking slower footed defenders off the bounce, has a nose for the ball on the offensive glass, and is a crafty finisher in the paint. He has some wiggle off the bounce, is capable of making plays for others as a facilitator, and seems to really take on the challenge of guarding on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2716997"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912ad8248ada"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaz, a sophomore forward out of <em>East Providence High School</em>, has some intriguing long term tools and the physical build to impact games both in the paint and on the perimeter. He's grown closer to 6'5" and with long arms and plus athleticism, can be really disruptive on the defensive end of the floor, particularly in passing lanes and at the rim. Offensively, he's at his best in transition and when he moves off the ball as a rim finisher off of cuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571889"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912ad8248b32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knox, a sophomore forward out of <em>Bishop Hendricken High School</em>, is a floor spacer that continues to add elements to his game offensively. He has good positional size, does a nice job of being shot ready on the catch, and is starting to display the ability to attack closeouts and finish through contact at the rim. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, is an instinctive cutter, and can make shots in bunches when he gets hot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969366"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912ad8248b84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Healey, a freshman forward out of <em>Scituate High School</em>, has some two-way versatility to his game and a high ceiling thanks to his frame and athleticism. He's not afraid of contact, can finish plays above the rim, and is a tough downhill driver. Defensively, he can guard on the perimeter or in the paint, shows plus lateral mobility, and does a nice job as both a rebounder and rim protector in the half-court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Later this week, we'll continue our preseason preview series in New Hampshire!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->