Spring Kickoff: Standout Big Men 16U
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The Spring Kickoff showed off some of Colorado’s top talent. Some of the big men were the most intriguing to watch especially at the 16U level. Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6'8" | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO –…
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Continue ReadingThe Spring Kickoff showed off some of Colorado’s top talent. Some of the big men were the most intriguing to watch especially at the 16U level.
Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6'8" | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO – Prolific Elite
Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6'8" | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO is a hefty, 6’7, big man who uses his size to his advantage. In the post, Kevin is patient, has good footwork, and was able to finish through contact. He was also able to stretch the floor for his team hitting multiple three-point shots throughout the weekend. Kevin also had a solid turnaround jumper from the post he was able to shoot over defenders.
Jacob Barker Jacob Barker 6'11" | C Resurrection Christian | 2024 State CO – Colorado Premier
Jacob Barker Jacob Barker 6'11" | C Resurrection Christian | 2024 State CO was the tallest player in the gym standing at 6’9. Jacob makes it look easy to get in good position down low and once the ball is in his hands he has great footwork. He often went to the drop step where he was able to finish easy layups. Jacob used his long arms to batter shots away from the basket.
James Pulliam James Pulliam 6'7" | PF Doherty | 2024 State CO – Colorado Miners
James Pulliam James Pulliam 6'7" | PF Doherty | 2024 State CO dominated the paint this weekend. James used his 6’7 frame to his advantage pulling down tons of rebounds. He also was able to score at will in the paint against smaller defenders.
Cass Henry Cass Henry 6'7" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO – Colorado Collective
Cass Henry Cass Henry 6'7" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO is a skilled combo forward with a bulky frame and good size at 6’6. Cass had a few of the most impressive passes from a big man this weekend threading the needle to find open teammates. Near the rim, he was able to finish through contact and brought great energy to his team.
Emilek Jallow- Colorado Skills
Emilek Jallow was one of the most exciting players to watch from the weekend. Emilek is another combo forward, standing at 6’5, he has good size but for what he may not have in size he more than makes up for with athleticism. Of 2024 players he was the best shot-blocker soaring through the air to spike shots away from the rim. He can also score from inside and out, near the rim he uses his athleticism to finish above bigs and has a solid three-point shot.