Sandy’s Spiel Showcase: Standout Forwards Pt. 2
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Sandy’s Spiel Showcase: Standout Forwards Pt. 2 2022 6-5 F Jayden Hilliman Jayden Hilliman 6'5" | PF Denmark | 2022 State GA – Denmark Hilliman is a grinder inside. He plays extremely hard in the paint and wills himself to…
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2022 6-5 F Jayden Hilliman Jayden Hilliman 6'5" | PF Denmark | 2022 State GA – Denmark
Hilliman is a grinder inside. He plays extremely hard in the paint and wills himself to rebounds and baskets. He had 15 points and 6 rebounds. Jayden scored all his points down low with his most impressive bucket coming on a spin move. Hilliman finishes through contact and is a double-double threat even when set plays aren’t being called for him.
2023 6-5 F Tomas Koski – Denmark
Tomas Koski was a bright spot in a loss to Galloway. The sturdy forward made an intriguing first impression. He’s a stretch-four that rebounds and shoots the three. He knocked down a pair of three-pointers and scored on a spinning drive and a pull-up jumper. Koski has the skill set to present mismatches. He’s strong on the block and is comfortable on the perimeter. He had 10 points and 6 rebounds. He may see a bigger role moving forward.
2023 6-6 C AJ Vinson AJ Vinson 6'6" | C Social Circle | 2023 State GA – Social Circle
Football has treated Vinson well, helping trim up AJ’s body and getting him to become more mobile. Though he battled foul trouble, Vinson was effective inside against Christian Heritage with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block. He’s a serviceable piece that can finish around the rim. He scored on two putbacks and finished with his left hand. With more time in the weight room ahead of him, Vinson’s best ball is yet to come.
2022 6-5 F Phillip Baynes – Social Circle
Petey is a garbage guy. His duty is to play tough defense, rebound and convert layups. The sturdily built forward moves his feet well and can defend 3-5. He held his own when defending Jax Abernathy Jax Abernathy 6'4" | SG Christian Heritage | 2024 State GA on the perimeter. Baynes finished with 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
2023 6-6 F Cedric Taylor Cedric Taylor 6'6" | SF Drew Charter | 2023 State GA – Drew Charter
Ced Taylor dealt with foul issues but his length and versatility are paramount to what Drew Charter does defensively. He can guard 1-5, using his reach to shut down passing lanes and alter shots. Taylor rebounds the ball at a high level and ignites transition opportunities with outlet passes. Cedric has a developing offensive game, able to score from all three levels. He’s an unselfish player that doesn’t worry about how many shots he gets. Taylor is a Swiss Army Knife with upside. He had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks.