PH Show Me Show down: Rise of the bigs
The bigs made a mark this weekend that they are back in style and its not all small ball! These 5 guys showed they could protect the rim and made their presence known on the court. Aidan Anderson (Illinois Bears…
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Continue ReadingThe bigs made a mark this weekend that they are back in style and its not all small ball! These 5 guys showed they could protect the rim and made their presence known on the court.
Aidan Anderson (Illinois Bears 2025 6’8″) #24- Anderson, the 6’8″ raw freshman has all the intangibles to make for a college prospect in the near future. He has the IQ and intangibles which makes this bears team a huge threat to others on the prep hoops circuit while he continues to develop on the offensive end. Aidan ability to block shots without fouling, get to the free-throw line, and be a sponge to coaching sets him apart and makes him have a bright future. The bears have a hidden gem on their hands with Anderson as he continues to display his talents.
Docker Tedashi (Illinois Bears 2025 6’6″) #41- Tedashi energy that he brings to the court is contagious. It’s rare to see players play EVERY possession and Docker does exactly that. He is constantly battling for rebounds every possession by himself usually. Doesn’t have the biggest frame but for sure has the biggest heart. There have been countless possessions where he gets the rebound, an outlet to his guards, then sprints the floor to gobble up another rebound and finish it. After he finishes that he sprints back to do it all over again, plays through contact, and never complains to the refs, this kid is special.
Ian Case (ArchAngels 2024 6’6″) #14- A freight train coming through, when you see him running with the ball in transition watch out! The 6’6″ post for the Angels is a problem to deal with. He does it all for them and he is most importantly the muscle for them. Case is well built and poses a lot of problems for those trying to defend him on the perimeter or in the paint. His ability to rebound and go coast to coast is one thing, then his ability to go finish through people is another!
Dietrich Richardson (Peoria Pride 6’4″) #12- Richardson is everything this Peoria Pride team needs to compete. From being the defensive anchor for this pride team to demanding the attention offensively, Dietrich does it all. In close games is when it seems like Richardson wants the ball the most to hit the big shots. Dietrich wingspan to go along with his 6’4″ frame helps him shoot over a lot of players and turn away shots at the other end.
Jamarkus Robinson (IAM3 Prospects 2025) 6’5″- Robinson showed up for his team big time in the big game against Team Factory on Sunday afternoon. Robinson, the freshman for IAM3 who plays high school basketball for campus high school in Wichita Kansas, came through when they needed it most. From 2 handed blocked shots on the other team’s best player, and one finishes, Jamarkus came through to help his team seal the deal and has made huge strides. He will be fun to watch in July.