2017 Best Forwards Avaliable
The 2017 class has a lot of depth at the forward position. Although it is front loaded with a lot of guards and a couple of Centers, there are plenty of high profile forwards. Below some are listed in no particular order.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2017 class has a lot of depth at the forward position. Although it is front loaded with a lot of guards and a couple of Centers, there are plenty of high profile forwards. Below some are listed in no particular order.
Nigel Shadd-Tri City Christian-6’9 F
Shadd has been grabbing offers through the spring & summer and under the leadership of Kenny Mullins has really become one of the top forwards in the state of Arizona and additionally is a rising prospect in the west coast among national scouts. Shadd hasn’t made any decisions yet however he has quite a handful of choices to choose from from low-major to high major.
Gabe McGlothan-Basha-6’5 F
Gabe has been rising on the interest of schools ranging from division 2 to mid-majors at the D1 level. He possesses a strong body and passes the eye test. McGlothan continues to improve his skill set over time and has shown strides since he played in the high school state playoffs this past season during a great run for Basha under head coach Michael Grothaus.
Jared Rodriguez-Mountain Ridge-6’7 F
Rodriguez really came out of nowhere last season when he was under the radar at Mountain Ridge. After playing AAU ball he has caught the eye of schools like Northern Colorado and other Big Sky schools, he is a bouncy wing who can play on both ends of the floor. Look for Rodriguez to have a breakout senior season alongside other top forward Saikou Gueye.
Saikou Gueye-Mountain Ridge-6’6 F
Gueye is another sleeper forward who has recently come into the spotlight playing for Kenny Mullins and The Factory. Gueye is an ultra athletic player who has a knack for playing hard on both ends of the floor and his ability to get to the rim at will on the offensive end is an ability that whatever college he chooses will enjoy bringing to the table as apart of their repertoire of play makers.
Nate Graville-Gilbert Christian-6’7
Graville has winning experience. Now just in time for his senior season he is ready to lead Gilbert Christian and do so with his great ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. Standing at 6’7 he runs the floor very well and has improved on the defensive end of the ball as well. Look for Graville to continue to pick up interest the closer we get to the high school season.
Billy Jordan-Desert Ridge-6’7
Jordan’s interest blew up this July playing for PowerHouse hoops. Jordan who has begun to hear from many top level Division 2 programs showed his ability to stretch the floor out shooting from outside as well as showing improved footwork on the inside. Jordan with continued development and confidence could be a monster for any program that picks him up.
Jake Hess-6’9-Horizon
Hess is the definition of an athlete. At Horizon he is a 3-sport athlete who has the drive, work ethic & determination of a champion. On the basketball court he can run the floor extremely well for a young man at the size of 6’9, his length is pesky on the defensive end and he can blow by slower matchups in the posts and on the wing at ease. Hess has been hearing from D1,D2, NAIA & Junior College institutions but a breakout senior year could set him apart from the pack very easily.
Logan Matulis-6’6-Mountain Pointe
Matulis has grown about 2-3 inches since we last saw him, now standing at 6’6 the swingman is coming off a good summer, as he played for PowerHouse Hoops Black. Now he looks to lead his high school team at Mountain Pointe where he hopes they can be a contender at the 6A level, as well as get the Division 1 offer he hopes to receive.
Deshawn Wilson-6’6-Saint Mary’s
Wilson has picked up offers from Air Force & Idaho, his stock is rising and at Saint Mary’s he will be a key player in helping them make a playoff push. At 6’6 Wilson was critical this past summer with PowerHouse with his ability to be all over the floor and be a huge difference maker in many games. Keep tabs on Wilson’s recruitment over the course of his senior year.
Morningstar Takapu-6’7-Millenium
Takapu first captured our attention the the ACBL over a year ago when he played for Power, now with PowerHouse he still had a great summer playing for Coach Pinter and looks to carry and continue the upward momementum of his stock. Without a doubt one of the tops forwards in Arizona, Morningstar will be a steal for whoever picks him up at the next level.