The main two words to describe how Easton Gassman Easton Gassman 6'2" | SF/CG Forest City | 2028 IA played at this event are heart and tenacity. His effort and energy were non-stop every time I saw him play. He fought on the defensive end like no other. Switching, helping, and stonewalling his individual matchups with constant engagement defensively. He took on every matchup that he was tasked with, and provided the utmost effort. And he really displayed some enticing versatility with his ability to do so. This effort translated to the glass as well. He was great at fighting for position and chasing down rebounds for his squad. His ability to embrace contact and use his frame and physicality made his rebounding impact even more effective. And he used this physical disposition to impact the game offensively as well. He was awesome at bullying defenders in the post with his strength and finishing through hard contact. Screening was another area where he was very impactful because of these tools as well. And his off-the-catch three-point shooting skills added even more utility to his profile as an offensive player. Along with his unselfishness and smart passes that kept the ball moving and led to open shots.

WHY?

Easton is a traditional post, doing a majority of his work in the paint. Gassman is fundamentally sound with his footwork in the post/on the block. Easton showed that he has the size and strength to battle down low for boards and buckets. He also showed that he a good defender down low.