Hoops and Beyond: The Bigs
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a talented group of forwards and post players from last weekend’s Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase at Webster Groves. Robert Lewis Robert Lewis 6'8" | PF Cardinal Ritter | 2022 State MO 6’8…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a talented group of forwards and post players from last weekend’s Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase at Webster Groves.
Robert Lewis Robert Lewis 6'8" | PF Cardinal Ritter | 2022 State MO 6’8 Cardinal Ritter: The 2022 forward had a tremendous weekend as he displayed a fine combination of explosive athleticism and skill level. He was tough on the offensive boards with his second and third jump. He scored on a variety of quick moves in the post, including a nice turnaround jumper. He used his quickness to beat defenders off the dribble and he made 3-pointers. He led the Lions to the championship game.
Luke Northweather
Luke
Northweather
6'9" | PF
Blair Oaks | 2022
State
MO
6’10 Blair Oaks: The 2022 forward was a force in the paint throughout the weekend as he was able to get buckets despite facing double and triple teams. His post game is diverse and he can find the open teammate with his passing. He also showcased his perimeter game as he knocked down a number of 3-pointers, facilitated offense with his passing and served as a secondary ball handler against pressure defense.
Nick Wasilewski
Nick
Wasilewski
6'6" | PF
Jackson | 2022
State
MO
6’6 Jackson: The 2022 power forward did an excellent job of controlling the paint while also making his teammates better in the process. He scored with a variety of post moves in the post, plus he can facilitate offense with his passing skills. He also displayed his explosive leaping around the basket with his dunking.
Austin Vick
Austin
Vick
6'8" | PF
Westminster | 2022
State
MO
6’8 Westminster: The 2022 power forward had a very productive weekend in helping the Wildcats to the championship. He’s an excellent passer from the high post as he constantly hit open cutters for layups. He provided solid offense in the post and can stretch the defense with his 3-point shooting.
Evens Appolon
Evens
Appolon
6'9" | PF
Father Tolton | 2023
State
MO
6’9 Father Tolton: The 2023 power forward is old school back to the basket post player who gets his business done in the paint. The lefty establishes good position inside and has a very effective drop step move. He threw down a couple of nice power dunks in traffic.