Prep Hoops Texas Top 250: 2021 Forwards Part 1/3
This is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state…
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Continue ReadingThis is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state of Texas. Be on the lookout for the rest of my content, as I thoroughly cover this event.
Hunter Darling 2021 6’5 Champion High School
Hunter is a large forward who can stretch the floor and even attack the rim. His relentlessness to attack his man put his defender in foul trouble and resulted in multiple trips to the free throw line. He is a stout and smart defender who rarely bites on pump fakes and loves to outwork his opponent underneath the basket. His ability to keep his man uncomfortable really set him apart against his peers. He picked off multiple passes in the passing lane and even had the ability to take it coast to coast himself and finish at the rim.
Tanishq Madhusudan 2021 Forward
Tanishq is a skilled forward who finishes with ease around the rim. While he is not the most explosive player, his confidence and skill in the post allows him to finish over bigger and stronger competition. He is a very smart player as a screener, he knows how to open up and be a big passing option in the pick and roll. He has an array of post moves such as drop steps and a soft touch underneath the basket on his floaters. I would like to see him work on his defensive ability and improve as a second defender. Work on cutting off angles and be able to turn away shots when smaller guards come into the paint.
Jaydon Hogg 2021 Forward 6’4 Midlothian Heritage High School
Jaydon is an athletic forward with good leaping ability. He is strong with the ball underneath the basket and makes smart decisions within the flow of the offense. He has long arms and legs, a good indicator that he should not be done growing. He has great mobility and can run the floor with ease. I was impressed with his outside jumper and ability to beat his defender off the dribble and score at all three levels of the offense.
David Rague 2021 Forward Lago Vista High School
Davis is a large paint presence who destroy defenders underneath the bucket. He is an incredibly strong force who does not allow his opponents outwork him in the post and underneath the basket when fighting for positioning on the glass. I would like to see him work on staying engaged on both ends of the floor and his ball handling ability, especially in the post.