KC Classic: Top Forwards who raised their profile (17U)
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The annual KC Classic saw some of the top grassroots teams from around the state of Kansas, Kansas City and the region meet at the Kansas Pavilion in Lawrence and the event drew several top performers. Here,…
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Continue ReadingLAWRENCE, Kan. — The annual KC Classic saw some of the top grassroots teams from around the state of Kansas, Kansas City and the region meet at the Kansas Pavilion in Lawrence and the event drew several top performers.
Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at some of the events top forwards in the 17U division.
(F) 17-Phil Bell, 6’5, 2020, Saint Thomas Aquinas, KC Silver
A good rebounder and paint presence who has the body and speed to work outside and shoot. He works hard and is comfortable all across the floor as a defender, shot blocker and scorer. Bell has good size and understands how to play bigger than his listed height of 6’5.
(F) 34-Cameron Clausing, 6’5, 2020, El Dorado, Kansas MTXE 17U
The post player who opens up the floor with his 3-point shot. After he knocks down a few, he goes to work inside. He slips back door, pulls up for jumpers off the glass and sometimes just backs his opponents down and score over top of them. Also a good passer and a team leader by example.
(F) 9-Blake Danitschek, 6’5, 2021, Kapaun, Pray and Play
A nice forward with good size and length who plays well facing the basket. He has a way of moving well through the lane and can flip in shots through contact. He has the game of a guard or wing at times but sees a lot of action on the block. A solid passer and 3-point shooter as well.
(F) 16-Max Defever, 6’4, 2020, Blue Valley Southwest, KC Silver
A mobile player who picks up his man up top or will even ride him full court if his coach lets him. He plays hard and likes to plays fast. He gets a body in the middle and can defend wings and guards at times when he switches out. He finishes plays underneath as well.
(F) 33-Jerome Goossen, 6’5, 2020, Andover Central, NLHA 17
A lanky player with good control and a lot of fight. He stays confident when his shot isn’t falling and rebounds well against taller players and those who have more weight on their side. He get a ton of playing time and finds ways to get shots, offensive rebounds and assists. A play-maker from inside who can step out.