2021 Forwards That Should Be On College Radars
Prep Hoops Wisconsin continues to dive deep into the 2021 class, highlighting the forwards needing college attention. Kyle Yu Kyle Yu 6'5" | SF Madison Memorial | 2021 State WI Height: 6’5” School/Grassroots Team: Madison Memorial/Wisconsin Academy Outlook: In a…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Wisconsin continues to dive deep into the 2021 class, highlighting the forwards needing college attention.
Kyle Yu
Kyle
Yu
6'5" | SF
Madison Memorial | 2021
State
WI
Height: 6’5”
School/Grassroots Team: Madison Memorial/Wisconsin Academy
Outlook: In a college system, Yu could be molded into a backcourt or wing player, but at this stage, he’s specialized in the forward position. Yu is a straight-line attacker with the patience and footwork underneath the rim to score against centers. While he hasn’t added a pull-up jump shot to his repertoire, his set three-point shot has sound mechanics.
Jameer Barker
Height: 6’2”
School/Grassroots Team: Racine St. Catherine’s
Outlook: As the number two option on a top-five team in the state, Barker somehow remains under the radar. Nonetheless, a knack for aggressive scoring at all three levels makes the lefty a pure scorer. As far as early takes go, I see him being a high-volume scorer on a college roster.
Charlie Bender
Height: 6’3”
School/Grassroots Team: Lake Mills
Outlook: The Lake Mills product can connect on catch-and-shoot looks, but he picks up quite a bit of steam attacking the rim and has carved out a niche scoring off the dribble.
Victor Desmond
Victor
Desmond
6'6" | SF
Onalaska | 2021
State
WI
Height: 6’6”
School/Grassroots Team: Onalaska/Wisconsin Playground Club
Outlook: Desmond wasn’t the number-one option this season, but his skillset still merits high praise. Defensively, he can lock down any position one-on-one with his length and hands, and on offense, Desmond finds the lane easily and can power through defenders for buckets inside. A more refined outside shot could help him reach his ceiling, but he still has time, and colleges should note his high skill level and potential.
Jadon Melvin
Jadon
Melvin
6'3" | SF
Hartford | 2021
State
WI
Height: 6’4”
School/Grassroots Team: Hartford/Wisconsin Surge
Outlook: Melvin can slice through defenses effortlessly with his size and gracefulness. His reliable three-point shot also allows for lineup versatility, as he could easily play guard or forward with his intangibles.
Cayden Rankin
Height: 6’6”
School/Grassroots Team: Darlington
Outlook: The Darlington forward exploits his tremendous athleticism and bursts of speed on both ends. He’s able to jump passes, spark transition, and work through defenses to score with ease.
Mack Sebert
Mack
Sebert
6'5" | SF
Fon Du Lac | 2021
State
WI
Height: 6’4”
School/Grassroots Team: Fon Du Lac/Wisconsin Crusaders
Outlook: Although Sebert’s solid frame and height screams power forward, his fluid shooting stroke and tendency to play on the perimeter makes him more of a small forward or wing. Scouts should stay on the lookout for him this summer, especially if he becomes a more aggressive scorer.
Jevan Boyton
Jevan
Boyton
6'5" | SF
Madison East | 2021
State
WI
Height: 6’5”
School/Grassroots Team: Madison East/Wisconsin Premier
Outlook: Boyton is a traditional gritty forward that succeeded in a complementary role this past season. His prospect appeal comes from interior toughness, first as a rebounder and defender, then as a secondary scorer, as he can clean up misses and muscle through bodies in the paint.