2021 Rankings Update: Top 10 Small Forwards
It’s rare that an entire top ten has Division I upside. That is surely the case with our 2021 crop of wings, though. These guys aren’t separated by much either. Whether you’re looking for scoring, defensive versatility, a complete player,…
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Continue ReadingIt’s rare that an entire top ten has Division I upside. That is surely the case with our 2021 crop of wings, though.
These guys aren’t separated by much either. Whether you’re looking for scoring, defensive versatility, a complete player, or a high-upside project, you can find it all here:
[no. 11] Aidan Noyes | 6-5 SF | Moeller / Manimal Elite
An elite athlete, Noyes takes over the top small forward spot because his jump shot separates him. Wiry kid with light feet and bounce. Electric finisher in transition or on straight-line-drives. Shoots it very well off motion, including one-dribble pull-ups or contested looks after a counter move.
Akron and Northern Kentucky offered.
[no. 12] Jamiya Neal | 6-6 SF | Toledo St. Francis / All Ohio Red
Neal is a rangy wing with long arms and legs. Versatile defensive player with a ton of athleticism. Attacks the rim with herky-jerky side-to-side moves and gets bumped around after he beats the first level of defense. Provides rebounding. High ceiling.
Akron, Kent State, and Toledo offered during an impressive June with St. Francis.
[no. 13] Garner Wallace | 6-5 SF | Pickerington Central / Indiana Elite 17U
Defensive Swiss army knife who is wildly productive in transition offense. Wallace has tremendous lateral quickness and a motor — allowing him to defend most perimeter players. He beats guys up the floor constantly, providing quick buckets after a long outlet. Tireless competitor. Three-sport athlete.
[no. 15] AJ Adams | 6-4 SF | Findlay / C2K Elite
Versatile two-way swingman who added athleticism this summer. Active rebounder, help-side defender, and cutter. Adams gets his hands on a lot of balls and just beats guys to spots. Finishes athletically through traffic. Possesses a mid-post game with a deep bag of counter moves and likes to catch about 15 feet from the basket.
[no. 19] Trey Woodyard | 6-5 SF | London / NEO Tru Game
Talented scorer who has added an off-the-dribble and inside game to compliment his shooting. Woodyard punished mismatches inside with crafty moves that often involve a shot fake. Good frame. Can get guys in the air and create a shot off one dribble. Increased quickness has helped him defensively.
Toledo offered.
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[no. 20] Will McCracken | 6-4 SF | Moeller / Indiana Elite
Athletic wing with a remarkable motor who knows how to be effective off the ball. Constantly moves around. Plus rebounder. Cuts off driving lanes after one dribble. Becoming a confident, effective outside shooter with his feet set. Comfortable rhythm to his mid-range pull-up.
Akron, Ohio, and Robert Morris offered.
[no. 25] Amarion Dickerson | 6-6 SF | Rhodes / Ohio Basketball Club
Wiry athlete who provides shot-blocking and finishing around the rim. Dickerson is an active defender who can check wings and forwards. Changes shots on help-side or when defending the drive. Raw on offense but has progressed as a ball-handler. Becoming stronger at ripping through for a straight-line-drive.
Miami (OH) offered.
[no. 30] Josh Thorbahn | 6-5 | Ottoville / C2K Elite
Strong-bodied wing player who spaces the floor as an outside shooter. Quick release. Thorbahn can also go inside and bury small guards on a post-up. Rebounds well and can defend undersized forwards because of his strength.
[no. 34] Isaiah Walker | 6-4 SF | Wyoming / Manimal Elite
Slasher with an intriguing blend of touch, ball skills, and untapped athleticism. Still finding his fluidity, which is going to make him more effective as a halfcourt scorer and defender. Leaks out for quick buckets. Capable shooter when he has time. Strong frame.
[no. 38] TJ Pugh | 6-5 SF | Shleby / Extreme Heat
Pugh is a naturally strong athlete who scores it in the shallow mid-range. Excellent passer who often acts as a primary ball-handler because of his drive-and-kick ability and vision. Uses shoulder turns and spin moves to get to the block, often ending his move in a converted fall-away jumper. Good rebounder. Versatile and pretty much positionless.