The Circuit League: Most Outstanding Forwards
Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX | Small Forward | Mudiay Elite | 2021 | Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX is one of, if not…
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Continue ReadingMarcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX | Small Forward | Mudiay Elite | 2021 | Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX is one of, if not the most, underrated forward in the city. A highly explosive all-around talent that can beat you in every way possible. McCreary has an unstoppable first-step and he knows it, as soon as he got the ball he took off, and once he found his way inside there was no stopping him from scoring or finishing at the rim; strong enough to finish through even the toughest contact. One of Marcell’s most underrated abilities is the way he protects the paint, using his strength and athleticism to contest and block shots at the basket. Great physical attributes, super strong build, very fast, and can jump with the best of them. Marcell McCreary Marcell McCreary 6'4" | SF O.D. Wyatt | 2021 State TX is a name to remember, he may be one of the best small forwards in Texas by the end of his senior season.
Maurice Shannon | Power Forward | Dallas Soldiers | Maurice Shannon protected the paint from the tip, blocking and altering shots left and right. He gave great effort on both ends of the floor, a very active rebounder that controlled the boards with his power, strength, and explosiveness, anytime his feet touched the floor. Shannon has some of the most ridiculous athleticism you’ll find in North Texas, this young man jumped so high during pre-game warm-ups that his head was well above the rim, his leaping ability was truly jaw-dropping.
Kenny Hardy Kenny Hardy 6'6" | PF MacArthur | 2021 TX | Power Forward | Texas Dynasty | 2021 |Offensively skilled power forward that can get a bucket almost at will. Kenny Hardy Kenny Hardy 6'6" | PF MacArthur | 2021 TX is a strong body kid who doesn’t look like he misses many days in the weight room. He’s incredibly strong in the low post, throws his body into defenders, and sends them flying backward. Hardy even showed the ability to face up and beat his man off the bounce with a quick jab step, drive move. Good touch down low when scoring on defenders and scoring through contact. Kenny ran up and down the court like a guard, he consistently beat the defense to the hoop on fast breaks, leading him to plenty of easy layups and slam dunks. After Kenny Hardy Kenny Hardy 6'6" | PF MacArthur | 2021 TX ’s coach lit a fire under him, he made his presence felt and the defense had no answer for his dominance in the post.
Addarin Scott Addarin Scott 6'8" | PF Dallas Carter | 2021 State TX | Power Forward/Center | DJH5 Elite | 2021 |6’9 elite athletic big man that ran the floor like a gazelle and jumped out of the gym. Scott’s teammates utilized his lateral quickness and leaping ability to there advantage on fast breaks by throwing up alley-oops, even tossing a few off the backboard knowing Addarin was right there behind them ready to throw it down. Incredible length, effected every shot that came his way down low. Whether he got the block or not, he found a way to force his opponent to either miss or take a bad shot. Addarin Scott Addarin Scott 6'8" | PF Dallas Carter | 2021 State TX will be one of the most prominent names in the city this high school basketball season. Scott, alongside his counterpart Erin Wright Erin Wright 6'2" | SG Dallas Carter | 2021 State TX , are looking more than ready to lead Dallas Carter back to a deep playoff run.