#PHLive: 16U Most Outstanding Post Players
Kansas City, Missouri — Prep Hoops Live was a major event on the Prep Hoops Circuit that brought out over 300 grassroots teams from all across the country, making this one of Prep Hoop’s largest events ever. Teams traveled far and wide to be a…
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Continue ReadingKansas City, Missouri — Prep Hoops Live was a major event on the Prep Hoops Circuit that brought out over 300 grassroots teams from all across the country, making this one of Prep Hoop’s largest events ever. Teams traveled far and wide to be a part of something special, filling up 3 different arenas and 28 courts all at once. The best grassroots basketball clubs as well as some of the top-ranked players in the nation showed up, showed out, and made this weekend in Kansas City worthwhile. Every type of prospect a college coach could possibly be in search of was in attendance, multiple 7-foot centers, next-level scorers, remarkable shooters, high flying dunkers, lockdown defenders, dime droppers, shot blockers, you name it, we had it. Here we’ll take a look at a few of the most dominant 16U frontcourt players that really stood out and made a noticeable impact on the floor.
Matthew Moore – Power Forward – Chicago Lockdown 2023
6-foot-7-inch, Matthew Moore, was a dominant forward that displayed raw skills and phenomenal physical tools, lengthy, strong, reacts quickly, can run the floor, and leap with the best of them. This postman has wide, broad shoulders and an aggressive nature that assisted him tremendously down low, Moore brought a lot of physicality to the paint that his opponents were not ready for. Matthew Moore initiated contact, went up, and scored right through it, even when double-teamed, he continued to flourish and rack up foul calls. Once Moore got it going he started playing above the rim, dunking on guys left and right. Matthew threw down some rim rockers and put his defender on a poster numerous times. He also showed his versatility on the defensive end with the way he protected the basket and defended smaller guys on the perimeter, this young man was a true standout athlete.
Noah Amenhauser – Center – Arizona Factory 2023
Noah Amenhauser proved to be the top 7-footer of the 16U division. Amenhauser is a highly versatile stretch big with range out to the three-point line and the ability to defend the paint as well as the perimeter effectively by blocking shots inside and contesting shots outside. Offensively, Amenhauser displayed more of an old-school back-to-the-basket skill set with a handful of effective post moves he could always go to. Good poise, pace, and patience down low, very fluid moves and footwork, Noah had a knack for getting his man on their feet and in the air with his head fakes and ball fakes. Great at posting up and establishing position in the post even when double-teamed Amenhauser was able to back his man down deep into the post, receive the ball, and finish. When it came to rebounding, Noah dominated the glass each and every game, teams didn’t stand a chance trying to compete with his size and length. Noah Amenhauser has one of the highest ceilings of any player in his class. He has a lot of room to improve, still fairly raw, but has all the potential in the world.
Boden Kapke – Center – D1 Minnesota 2023 (Harris)
All-around weapon, Boden Kapke impressed in more ways than one, constantly making his presence felt on both sides of the ball. Standing at 6-feet-11-inches, Boden has a long-standing reach, players didn’t stand a chance at getting a shot up when driving his way. He was also incredibly mobile, very fast and agile for a man of his size, Kapke consistently beat his opponent all the way up the floor and capitalized off of it. His teammates grabbed rebounds and immediately looked toward the opposite end of the floor to throw a pass the full length of the court to Boden. Great feel around the basket, the D1 Minnesota prospect proved to be long enough to stretch from one side of the block to the other using a turnaround up-and-under layup that worked in his favor multiple times. Kapke also displayed a mean drop step that looked unstoppable at times. Good pick setter, he has a nice strong wide base that freed his teammates up with open looks after setting a screen for them. Boden Kapke is a special recruit with great physical tools and phenomenal intangibles.
Sentinel Moore – Power Forward – Team Buddy Buckets 2023
Sentinel Moore was an absolute beast down low, if you let him get around you with his turnaround drop step he’s going to slam dunk on and in your face, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. A terror anywhere near the paint, Moore showed a knack for cutting through the lane looking for a pass, at the most opportune time. Great hands, there wasn’t a pass thrown his way that he couldn’t catch. Sentinel Moore proved to be an explosive leaper with great body control, he can jump out of the gym while also twisting and turning in mid-air before completing the play.
Steven Turner – Center – Young & Reckless 2023
Steven Turner showed and proved to be a lethal offensive talent that can step out for a jump shot in the mid-range, as well as post up and score with his back to the basket. Turner got the bulk of his points below the rim where he had a soft touch and knew exactly how to use the glass and his post moves perfectly. Turner had impressive ways of utilizing his long-standing reach and size. When tightly guarded Steven was still able to use his length to catch the ball and score over the defense’s head. Steven Turner’s low post presence opened everything up for his team on the offensive end, allowing all of his guards to get inside or to their hot spots for a bucket or assist.
Patrick Bath – Center – D1 Minnesota 2023 (Harris)
D1 Minnesota center, Patrick Bath is a big man with a terrific and high-quality combination of strength, length, and athleticism. Bath displays remarkable post skills and good footwork, he was able to get a bucket on any defender that was thrown his way, and if they weren’t prepared for his physicality he flat-out abused them. The 6-foot-9-inch prospect used his strength well to his advantage in order to create space near the basket before scoring. This high-flying leaper loves to finish above the rim and is not afraid to go up between multiple defenders and put one on their head. Patrick Bath put fear in the hearts of defenders, it seemed as if nobody wanted the responsibility of guarding him or attempting to slow him down.