Grind Szn Kickoff’s Best Rebounders (15U)
Great rebounders fly under the radar a bit, especially in the high school ranks. Though it’s one of the best qualities to have, many people don’t pay that much attention to it, much like elite defenders. However, during #PHGrindSZNKickoff, there…
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Continue ReadingGreat rebounders fly under the radar a bit, especially in the high school ranks. Though it’s one of the best qualities to have, many people don’t pay that much attention to it, much like elite defenders. However, during #PHGrindSZNKickoff, there were a handful of players that couldn’t get overlooked for their rebounding abilities.
Gur Dhillon Gur Dhillon 6'6" | PF Addison Trinity Christian | 2024 State TX (2024), Team United TX (15U):
Dhillon did a spectacular job throughout last weekend’s tournament handling the paint for Team United. Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 as a freshman, it’s virtually impossible to throw him off his course when trying to get a rebound. He’s bigger than kids his age, so in most cases, he’s stronger. He’s taller than most kids his age, so he has the apparent advantage of rebounding ball close to the rim before the opposing team gets the chance to.
Kade Ramer (2024), Team United TX (15U):
If you thought that having one 6-foot-6 freshman on a team was crazy, how do you feel about two? Ramer is technically 6-foot-5 but features the same mismatch as Dhillon, plus he’s significantly more athletic than most kids his height. While he’s more of a scorer for Team United, I watched him dominate the boards by default on Saturday, pulling down 14.
Lamont Hartfield (2025), Dallas Showtyme (15U):
Hartfield is the youngest on this list and was one of the youngest in the tournament. The 6-foot-1 point-forward can do a little bit of everything, especially bringing the ball up the court, but the most significant impact he made when I watched him play was on the defensive and offensive boards. On Sunday, he had 13 defensive rebounds and seven offensive to pair with a double-digit scoring outing. Hartfield has a lot of promise.
Matt Onditi (2024), 1 Ten Basketball (15U):
Onditi has the size (6-foot-4) to rebound over most and the agility to pull down offensive rebounds that go long off the rim. He was probably the most impressive rebounder, simply because of his timing. He was a master of getting offensive rebounds and second-chance points for him and his team, along with making an impact on the defensive end as well.