3-Pack: 2023 Forwards To Watch
The change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much…
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Continue ReadingThe change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much effort as we can in getting players seen, we are going to do what we call, 3-Packs.
With these, we want to highlight 3 players who are similar in class and position. Get some time to dive into some quick thoughts, stat breakdowns, and film. Today, we are looking at 2023 Forwards in JaQualon Roberts JaQualon Roberts 6'8" | PF Bloomington North | 2023 State IN , Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'7" | PF Valparaiso | 2023 State IN , and Nick Richart Nick Richart 6'9" | PF Zionsville | 2023 State IN .
JaQualon Roberts
JaQualon
Roberts
6'8" | PF
Bloomington North | 2023
State
IN
– 6’5 SF 2023 – Bloomington North (IN)
Stats: 5.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.4 apg
Thoughts: Roberts is a big wing with a ton of length and athleticism. Really good rebounder that can get to the rim at a solid pace. His jumper could still maybe use a little bit more work but he has has shown at times that he could be a capable shooter from the outside. Really strong player for such a young age. His handles are solid and could even play the 2G spot at times. Expect his numbers to increase a ton this next season. Lot of upside in Roberts. Keep an eye on him.
Mason Jones
Mason
Jones
6'7" | PF
Valparaiso | 2023
State
IN
– 6’6 PF 2023 – Valparaiso (IN)
Stats: 7.9 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.3 apg
Thoughts: Overall, Jones is solid player all around. Real consistent shooter, especially off the catch. One of his best moves is his pump fake as he can get a lot of buckets that way. Has a lot of length and is pretty strong for the most part. Has some really good handles for being a big man. He is one of the more tougher players in his class. Jones is the type of player that should get better and better each year of his high school career. By his junior/senior year, this PF could be one of the best in the state.
Nick Richart
Nick
Richart
6'9" | PF
Zionsville | 2023
State
IN
– 6’6 PF 2023 – Zionsville (IN)
Stats: 2.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Thoughts: Richart is a huge player with a lot of size and length. Pretty tough to stop down low just on his size alone. Real solid at being at the right place at the right time. Really needs to add some strength because he is more on the thinner size. Solid defender and shot blocker as well. Has some good footwork but needs to be a tad quicker. Richart is a solid big that could be in line to take a big step going forward.