Sleeper Forwards from Week 11
This edition of sleeper forwards includes length, versatility, high level finishers, and defense that can win games. Here are some guys that might no be household names yet, but their for sure contributing to their teams in major ways. Tristian…
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Continue ReadingThis edition of sleeper forwards includes length, versatility, high level finishers, and defense that can win games. Here are some guys that might no be household names yet, but their for sure contributing to their teams in major ways.
Tristian Gilmore 6’3 SF/ PF McAdory 2024
Gilmore is a high-energy/ rangy wing who is oozing in potential. His phenomenal wingspan allows him to play a lot larger than his listed size, and he uses it well on both sides of the ball. Gilmore’s ability to slash and create off the dribble is excellent. He uses spins, hop gathers, and euro steps to slice defenses when attacking off the dribble. In addition to that, he can hit the floater with consistency and range. Gilmore shows a nice vertical explosion as an active lob threat and a weakside defender/ rim protector. Gilmore has the tools and tenacity to become one of the top wings in the 2024 class. It’ll be interesting to see how he improves and grows throughout the season.
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— Sherry Gilmore (@shetris) January 9, 2022
Keerington Keil 6’5 SF Ramsay 2023
Keil is an athletic slasher who can defend at a high level. His length and activity on the defensive end make him a versatile defender and a terror to gameplan against. He has the size, lateral quickness, and IQ to guard 1-4 without compromising the defense. This ability to switch, coupled with his ability to read passing lanes and tendencies, makes him a dominant defensive force. Offensively Keil uses his length to finish strong around the rim.
Kyle Smith 6’3 SF/ PF Pleasant Valley 2024
Smith serves as a floor spacer and corner threat for the Pleasant Valley offense. He is a high IQ player who understands space, movement, and how to get open. His consistency from deep optimizes their system and allows them to play with two bigs or slide him to the four for a small-ball lineup. In addition, he does an excellent job of setting his feet and releasing the ball quickly once he receives the pass.
Eli Morton 6’4 C/PF Sandaris
Morton is a defensive-minded big who knows his role and makes winning plays from the five spot. He is highly active when disturbing shots around the rim and deters players from attempting layups when he’s in the paint. Morton also is very disciplined and plays with verticality when contesting paint touches and usually caps of the possession with a solid rebound. Once the ball is in his hands, he’s able to dribble the ball down and go coast to coast if the opening is there. He also runs the floor very well and is light on his feet when getting out in transition.
Jon Page 6’4 SF/SG Hamilton 2022
Page is an essential 3&D wing that can provide floor spacing, off-ball movement, and defense. As a shooter, Page is versatile and can knock down shots off the catch and be a movement shooter when finding space in the offense. When moving off-ball, he does an excellent job using screens, pin downs, and flares to give himself an opportunity within the offense. I also like the quickness of his setup to get the ball out before defenders can bother his shot. Defensively Page is a wing that’s active in the passing lanes and can stay in front of guards and forwards. He does an excellent job of anticipating and being a step ahead of offensive players.