3-Pack: 2023 Small 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 Small Forwards in Jayden Pinkston Jayden Pinkston 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN , Jeffery Pinkston, and KeiShawn McLaurin KeiShawn McLaurin 6'4" | SF Gary West | 2023 IN .
Jayden Pinkston
Jayden
Pinkston
6'6" | PF
Southport | 2023
State
IN
– 6’3 SF 2023 – Indianapolis Tindley (IN)
Stats: 9.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.0 apg
Thoughts: Pinkston is an athletic wing with bounce and a good amount of speed in the lane. Can be really explosive at times when locked in. He’s more of a slasher right now but he is so strong and athletic that you really can’t stop him all that much. Has an ok jumper right now but needs to continue to develop it some more. He is already more ahead of his classmates physically wise. Has a ton of talent already and can still get even better. Pinkston is a young prospect to keep an eye on.
Jeffery Pinkston – 6’4 SF 2023 – Indianapolis Tindley (IN)
Stats: N/A
Thoughts: Pinkston is a long skinny wing that has some upside to his game. Cuts to the basket well and is solid off the dribble-drive. Not super aggressive but he is pretty good when he does pick his spots. Likes to play around the rim but does mix in a jumper from time to time. Would like to see him add some more strength to his frame. Pinkston could turn into to be a solid shooter by the end of his senior year. Still has a lot of work to do but could turn out to be solid prospect soon.
KeiShawn McLaurin
KeiShawn
McLaurin
6'4" | SF
Gary West | 2023
IN
– 6’4 SF 2023 – Gary West (IN)
Stats: N/A
Thoughts: McLaurin is a big wing with some athleticism and skill. He does most of his damage around the rim and has a bruising, tough style of play. He is one of the better rebounders in his class and gives his team a ton of second chance points. Does not really show off his jumper all that much so would love to see what that looks like these next few years. His frame should get even bigger along with adding some strength. McLaurin is a smooth player with a lot of potential.