City Rankings: Charlotte Area 2022 Forwards (Top 6)
The City Rankings series continues with a look at the Charlotte area. Here’s a look at the top forwards in the 2022 class. #1 Jeremy Gregory Jeremy Gregory 6'8" | PF Oak Hill Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’6…
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Continue ReadingThe City Rankings series continues with a look at the Charlotte area. Here’s a look at the top forwards in the 2022 class.
#1 Jeremy Gregory Jeremy Gregory 6'8" | PF Oak Hill Academy | 2022 State NC | 6’6 F | North Mecklenburg
Gregory clocks in as the top 2022 prospect after showing off his skills in the frontcourt at North Mecklenburg. He averaged a double-double in 2019-20 as the Vikings won co-4A State honors for their 30-1 record. He’s due for a breakout year when things kick back off again next season.
#2 DeAnte Green DeAnte Green 6'10" | PF Asheville Christian | 2022 State #68 Nation NC | 6’8 F | Christ School
Green is an emerging forward prospect that’s just scratching the surface at Christ School. He can get to the rim and finish but his biggest asset is his ability to handle and make plays. As he learns to make an impact on every play, look out for him in the Charlotte area. He holds offers from UNC-Wilmington, Virginia Tech, NC State, Wake Forest and others.
#3 Daniel Sanford Daniel Sanford 6'8" | PF JL Chambers | 2022 State NC | 6’5 F | Vance
Sanford is a forward prospect that’s a burden to defend in the post. He’s a downhill driving threat that looks to finish everything a the rim when he can. He produced 14.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.6 spg and 1.4 bpg in the Cougars rotation and looks to do more damage in 2020-21.
#4 Jai Smith Jai Smith 6'9" | PF Word of God | 2022 NC | 6’7 F/Wing | Lake Norman Christian
Sloop will be a new face at Lake Norman Christian after spending time at Mount Pleasant in 2019-20. He put up 21.7 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 3.2 apg and 1.8 bpg as their do-it-all forward in the post. With a change of scenery, look for his ceiling to grow.
#5 Patrick Wessler Patrick Wessler 7'0" | C Combine Academy | 2022 State #217 Nation NC | 6’10 F/C | Combine Academy
Wessler is another forward prospect with a high ceiling. He’s got a knack to play the stretch-forward spot with his mobility and shooting prowess. When he isn’t patrolling the perimeter, he’s crashing the boards and protecting the rim. He’ll be a name to look for at Combine Academy.
#6 Shane Fernald Shane Fernald 6'7" | PF Lake Norman Christian | 2022 State NC | F | Hickory Ridge
Fernald had a productive sophomore season in the Hickory Ridge rotation, posting 9.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg and 1.4 bpg in the paint. He does well to find his spots in the paint for buckets and cleans up the boards when needed as well. He’s a confident prospect that does well to make his presence felt on the floor.