Player Breakdown: Brody Rowbury
Brody Rowbury Brody Rowbury 6'11" | C Meridian | 2021 State ID is a 6’11″ center from the class of 2021. Last season, Brody was a major contributor for the Meridian Warriors and will look to continue contributing leadership, points,…
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Continue ReadingBrody Rowbury Brody Rowbury 6'11" | C Meridian | 2021 State ID is a 6’11″ center from the class of 2021. Last season, Brody was a major contributor for the Meridian Warriors and will look to continue contributing leadership, points, and minutes in the upcoming season. Rowbury will look to lead the Warriors to a district title next season and a shot at a state championship. Continue reading for an in-depth breakdown of Brody’s skills and abilities ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Defense: Brody is a solid defender for the Warriors. At 6’11″, Brody spends the majority of his time guarding the block or holding down the paint. One of his best defensive attributes is simply his size. Guards and bigs alike both have second thoughts before they commit to driving to the middle and attempting to shoot a shot over his towering frame. Rowbury does an excellent job of staying on the ground when offensive players shot fake or attempt to get him off balance and he recovers quickly. He can block almost any shot without leaving the ground and his presence is made known every time he checks into the game. When switched onto the perimeter, Rowbury likes to sag off of the ball handler and will give up a contested three over a layup. He is a monster rebounder and rarely lets a rebound get past him.
Offense: Rowbury has a great offensive game. For his size, Brody moves well and can play both outside and inside. In the paint, Rowbury is a force that can score with either hand at the rim and easily finishes through contact. He has tremendous footwork and patience that he uses to get himself to a great place on the court before shooting an easy jump hook or a shot at the rim. On the perimeter, Brody is a knockdown shooter with deep range. He looks comfortable around the arc and shoots with confidence when he is given the opportunity. As a passer, Rowbury has excellent vision due to his height and he makes excellent reads on kick-outs from the post.
Overall: Altogether, Rowbury is a tremendous talent with rare size. He can defend bigs with ease and imposes his will on defense. On offense, he can play in the post or step back and hit the long jumper. He would make a great center at the next level.