Willie Foster
Willie Foster
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Michael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
The bounciest player in Ohio, Foster had some unbelievable dunks on Saturday with effortless bounce. Foster also was shooting the ball with more confidence and a quicker release on Saturday. Foster’s shot has always looked better when he’s in rhythm and he knocked a couple down throughout the day. With the amount of pressure Lima Senior can throw at teams defensively, Foster should have plenty of transition opportunities this winter to play above the rim.
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Foster is a freak athlete and truly one of a kind. He’s one of the best defenders in the area, using his length, quickness, and insane vertical to completely change games on that end. Offensively, he brings scoring ability along with excellent off-ball movement that keeps defenses on edge. Foster is a special player — very special — and this event is another chance for him to show why.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Foster’s performance won’t blow you away on the stat sheet but his impact was felt at a high level on the defensive end of the court where he had two steals and a block and was flying around the court. In a game where Wildcat Select couldn’t get much going offensively, their defensive effort helped them grind out a win and Foster was sensational on that end of the court. Defense and athleticism can get you recruited and Foster is a prime example of those skills being valued by college coaches, I had multiple coaches bring him up to me as a standout performer from today where he only scored 5 points!
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Lima Sr has an abundance of talent from the guard position and Foster is just one of the players who drew a large amount of college coaches to their games this weekend. I was most impressed by Foster in a win over Great Crossing as he had back-to-back assists in a key moment late in the game. Making the simple pass to your teammate is something not all players do during live period events but Foster was unselfish with the ball in his hands and scored when it was available but also put his teammates in position to score as well. While the highlight-reel dunks and blocks certainly draw the attention for Foster, if he can consistently set the table for his teammates he will continue to gain college interest and earned an offer from NKU this weekend.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Maybe the most athletic player in Ohio,
Willie Foster
Willie
Foster
6'2" | SG/PG
Lima Senior | 2026
State
OH
can absolutely fly through the air. One of the flashiest dunkers I’ve seen in years coming through Ohio, Foster will probably have one of the cooler senior season mixtapes of any player in the country. While the flashy dunks are cool, Foster also uses his athleticism to make an impact defensively and covers a ton of ground on the defensive end of the court. If Foster can consistently make shots from the perimeter he will see the floor sooner rather than later at the Division I level.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Ramsey | Prep Hoops Scout
Foster is incredibly explosive as an athlete, dominant in transition, and had a ton of success attacking the rim off of the dribble throughout the weekend for Wildcat Select 3SSB. The 6’2″ guard is a borderline Top 10 prospect in Ohio’s Class of 2026 and was a big part of an excellent showing at the Queen City Clash for Wildcat Select. Foster is a high-level two-way backcourt prospect.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Maybe the bounciest player in the Midwest, Foster is a human highlight reel on the court. Throwing down some incredible dunks in transition, Foster also impacted the game with his defensive pressure that helped turn over the opposition and get quick buckets at the other end for his team. Developing as a shooter, Foster knocked down a pair of 3-pointers on Friday evening. If Foster can consistently knock down perimeter shots he will continue to add to his offer list which currently features a handful of mid major programs from across the Midwest.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Maybe the most athletic player in Ohio’s 2026 class, Foster makes at least one or two jaw dropping plays every game. Whether it’s an alley oop dunk, a chase down block or a putback dunk, Foster is a human highlight reel. I have been impressed with his defensive activity on or off the ball on a Lima Sr squad that should be considered one of the favorites to win Division II. Regional Division I programs have already taken notice of Foster and I expect him to continue to add to his offer list this spring and summer.
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Foster is a different breed of athlete. This was my first time watching him play and I had high expectations for his athleticism, and it was blown out of the water. He can do it all athletically at an expectational level. He is one of the best guard defenders I have seen. He can guard anyone and lock them down. He has good focus and intensity on that end of the floor. He floats to the rim with insane body control in the air. He scores best on the defensive end and by causing turnovers.
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Read EvaluationShane Garcia | Prep Hoops Scout
Foster is now at Lima Senior and I expect he will be the most impactful transfer in the Toledo area this year. This kid is a walking highlight tape and will be someone who will not be able to match athletically by many. He is coming off a huge summer for All-Ohio Red when his recruitment went to another level. I expect this to continue with the Spartans his senior year. He will be a force on the defensive end that will be able to shut down other team’s guards. Lima wants to play fast and I expect Foster to thrive off of this and be a huge factor in their improvement this year.
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