The strong run of play continues for this physical forward as he showcased his ability to set up defenders with his combo of strength and quickness. He has the ability to power through players inside, deliver some force into bodies, as well as countering that expectation of force with quick spins and good footwork. Does a nice job facing up away from the basket as well, and once he gets an angle on defenders, does well to get into them and create even more space for him to operate.

The physical post player proved once again, he is too strong and too quick for defenders to allow him any space around the paint. He had some great jabs, then rips baseline or to the middle, to attack the rim, was deadly spinning downhill from the high post, and constantly got into defenders’ bodies to create space at the hoop. Had one of the better blocks I saw all weekend on a dunk attempt, and had a few others where he was able to block the shot and corral the ball to hold onto possession. He led them with 19 and 15 points in their two games on Saturday.

Armstrong returns to Washington after a brief stay at Austin Prep Academy in Texas, and now suits up at Rainier Beach. The strong forward was a revelation last season with West Seattle and showed just how impactful he can be with his motor and ability around the paint. He’s flashed in spots so far this winter and should continue to be an impactful player for the Vikings up front.

Armstrong put together an outstanding season in the state’s toughest league. He’s got the strength and short space burst to beat his man from the blocks in several ways and was easily one of the most physical forwards in his class this year. He’s a tough rebounder, hard worker, and showed no fear going at some of the top bigs in the state this season. He’ll be a kid to track who could continue his quick rise up the rankings, and it looks like he has the “it” factor that coaches look for.

Armstrong was really impressive in their game against Garfield last Saturday and showed he’s on track to be a reliable post presence for West Seattle. What stood out most was his strength and ability to play around bodies. He was pushing guys off the blocks, getting to strong bases with the ball to go up through bodies under the hoop, and made a couple of nice blocks inside. He was constantly battling through multiple guys inside to bring down boards and defend the paint.

Armstrong is a strong kid who chases down rebounds and loose balls, shows some ability to handle the rock, and can finish around bodies inside. He does a lot of his work around the paint but looks like a kid who can do some more damage on the wings as time goes on. He shows a good stroke from midrange and at the stripe and should get some more opportunities at Mt Rainier next winter.