Jerry Peters Memphis Summer Classic: 5 best forwards
On Friday, I named the five best guards in the Jerry Peters Memphis Summer Classic. This time around, I will name the five best forwards in the three-day event. Like I said in my previous story, big men are hard…
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Continue ReadingOn Friday, I named the five best guards in the Jerry Peters Memphis Summer Classic.
This time around, I will name the five best forwards in the three-day event.
Like I said in my previous story, big men are hard to come by in the state of Tennessee, but there are an aura of guards to choose from.
This upcoming high school basketball season will feature only a handful of skilled forwards, and the schools that have them are very lucky. Well, let’s just say those schools are blessed.
David Dixon, MAHS: The 6-foot-8 junior forward scored a total of 105 points and pulled down 76 rebounds. I think Dixon could end up being a solid stretch power forward whenever he decides to step away from trying to be a point forward. Dixon is not the next Kevin Durant. He can’t handle the basketball like Durant nor can he shoot like him. But Dixon’s bread and butter can come from mid-range shooting and posting up on the block.
It’s up to him to make that switch.
Anterrio Jeffries, Overton: The 6-7 forward had 52 rebounds, which was good enough for third place in the event.
Johnathan Lawson, Wooddale: The 6-7 junior forward will be the leader for the Cardinals heading into the 2019 season. Lawson can score from multiple areas on the court and has great court vision. He’s a very gifted basketball player. He finished the event with 90 points, 44 rebounds and 15 assists. I wouldn’t be surprised if Lawson averages close to a triple-double this upcoming season. He’s that talented.
Decorian Payton, Center Hill: The 6-5 Payton is an undersized big man and has played big for his entire high school basketball career. He finished second behind Dixon in rebounds (58) and scored 75 points.
Cameron Matthews, Olive Branch: Matthews can play positions 1-4 because of his physicality and body frame. He’s 6-6, and a headache to deal with. Matthews scored 84 points and grabbed 44 rebounds. He’s one kid that could easily average a double-double in his final season of high school basketball.
Lausanne’s senior forward Johnathan DeJurnett would have made this list, but his playing time was limited during the three-day event. Otherwise, he would have been on here. Also, senior forward Dylan Woods makes a case to be on this list as well. He’s long, athletic and gifted on both ends of the court.
Jacobi Wood commits to Belmont
Late Saturday evening, 6-2 senior point guard Jacobi Wood committed to Belmont via Twitter, officially putting an end to his recruitment.
The Cleveland High product was told by the staff to “be the lead guard and take the team as far as I can.”
Wood’s decision to commit to the Bruins was based on more than just basketball.
“It just feels like the best decision for me,” Wood said via Twitter. “The staff, the players, the educational opportunities. Just everything about Belmont seems right, so I felt like I should commit. After I talked it over with my parents, it didn’t seem that hard to pick this school to be honest.”