Top 250 Expo: Top Forwards
The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo hit Sioux Falls last weekend and some of the best players in North and South Dakota along with Iowa were in house to get in the gym and get some runs in. Here were…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo hit Sioux Falls last weekend and some of the best players in North and South Dakota along with Iowa were in house to get in the gym and get some runs in.
Here were some of the most impressive forwards from the event:
Mason Steele, 2020, Stevens, S.D.
Steele might’ve been the most impressive big man in the event Sunday, using his size and physicality and dominate the paint on both ends of the floor. He’s 6-foot-8, but moves well and explodes to the rim with ease. He excelled as a rim-runner, showing off good hands and a willingness to bump and grind in the paint. But he also proved he can put the ball on the floor and beat guys off the dribble in the space of a dribble or two. His rebounding ability was among the best in the event and defensively, he provided resistance at the rim when the defensive effort as a whole was inconsistent at best.
Justice Coleman, 2021, Bismarck Century, N.D.
Coleman is more of a hybrid wing type but he showed the defensive versatility play up or down in lineups. His athleticism shows up especially on the glass where he can not only pursue long-misses, but mix it up and win contested rebounding opportunities. His jump shot was a thing of beauty and after knocking down enough to garner attention, he showed the ability to get to the rim and finish in traffic.
Nathan Gilbertson, 2020, SF Washington, S.D.
Gilbertson looked awesome playing a role and fitting in with unfamiliar people Sunday. His rim-running, shooting and passing made him a perfect fit playing next to anybody and his effort on the defensive end of the floor stood out. He didn’t hold the ball for long stretches or force things offensively, rather he seemed comfortable setting picks, cutting to open spaces, hitting the glass and guarding people.
Mason Gravseth, 2021, Grand Forks Central, N.D.
Gravseth was a 10 and 8 guy as a sophomore for Grand Forks Central and judging by how he played Sunday, those numbers could increase significantly in his upperclass years. Gravseth was really good, especially around the rim, the block and in the midpost. He’s got strong ball skills and showed he can put it on the floor and go by people in short areas while also providing a shooting threat from the mid-range. He’s explosive and strong, finishing at the rim on a number of occasions and his effort-level was impressive as he routinely collected offensive rebounds and produced second-chance points.
Gavin Terhark, 2020, Brandon Valley, S.D.
Terhark was one of the top-rated players at the event and he had little trouble making an impact. At 6-foot-8, Terhark has the length, strength and skill to produce points efficiently and organically. He’s active on the offensive glass, using his understanding of angles and length to routinely get tap-backs or tip-ins. His touch in the mid-range is excellent and while he’ll need to speed up his release, he’s got a nice-looking 3-point shot as well. Defensively, he uses positioning and his length to alter shots in the paint at a high level.