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5280 Hoops 17U Garrett Arnold 5 2021 6’1″ Thunderridge Chris Franquemont 10 2020 6’3″ Thunderridge Colton Sanders 23 2020 6’2″ Thunderridge Nolan Marold 11 2021 6’6″ Thunderridge Ben Bowen 13 2021 6’3″ Mountain Vista Tyce Baldwin 22 2021 6’4″ Fossil…
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Garrett Arnold 5 2021 6’1″ Thunderridge
Chris Franquemont 10 2020 6’3″ Thunderridge
Colton Sanders 23 2020 6’2″ Thunderridge
Nolan Marold 11 2021 6’6″ Thunderridge
Ben Bowen 13 2021 6’3″ Mountain Vista
Tyce Baldwin 22 2021 6’4″ Fossil Ridge
Eric Karnisovas 14 2020 6’3″ Valor Christian
Kai Iiela 3 2021 6’5″ Overland
Jj Williams 24 2023 6’3″ Thunderridge
Justin Lohrenz 15 2020 6’5″ Columbine
5280 Hoops 16U
Bennett Mather 12 2022 5’10” Thunderridge
Tanner Lamb 1 2021 5’11” Legend
Connor Holman 3 2021 5’11” Legend
Michael Lee 31 2021 6’2″ Thunderridge
Niklas Skirmatz 21 2021 6’5″ Lutheran
Joey Bilello 27 2022 6’6″ Thunderridge
Jake Bevis 33 2021 6’5″ Legend
Josh Greiving 0 2021 5’11” Lutheran
Ryan Burnett 32 2021 6’2″ Legend
Sasfeld Adjei 13 2021 6’2″ Overland
The 16s team is not a team that has plenty of underclass standouts as it a comprised of players that went to schools that had talented upperclassmen that shined but is a team that when it all comes together can surprise teams as they are built to play the right way. Two players to keep an eye on is Mather and Lamb. Mather is a guard that got a bit of time on one of the best teams in the state. Mather gives you a bit of everything (scoring, rebounds and assists) and should be a standout on this team. Lamb is a player that is capable of scoring and remains aggressive throughout the game. This team is led by their guard play and I am looking for Lamb as the guy to emerge as the one to lead this team and handle on-ball duties.
When taking a look at this 17U team the main thing that stands out is balance. They have great guard play, solid big men inside and X-factors that can alter the game in various ways. Arnold is their best ball handler and he is a true point guard that sees the floor. He hits the open man with flashy passes but is a natural leader that is able to attack mismatches. He has a good feel for the game and is a high IQ player that the game slows down for. 5280 Hoops will go as far as he allows them to and I expect a big summer from him. Their go to scorer will be underclassmen Baldwin who is capable of putting up big numbers and is challenging himself. He is a confident scorer that is dangerous in the open court. He can knock down shots, penetrate the lanes and either finish with an easy layup or dunk. Their big man standout is Marold who has immense strength. He is an interior presence who offensively has soft touch around the rim but is a bruiser who rebounds well. Defensively he patrols the paint and does not allow players to get comfortable.
Two X-factors to keep an eye on is Bowen and Sanders. Bowen is a skilled wing who excels defensively. He plays the passing lanes well and a floor spacer with range. He is able to mix it up and get inside to cause damage as well. Sanders is a scrappy guard that gets after it. He pushes you defensively and is a playmaker offensively with the ball in his hands. He is a high energy prospect that only makes this team better.
Others to watch: Franquemont, Williams