2024 Stock Risers: Forwards
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We looked at backcourt standouts on the move from the class of 2024, now we look at the forwards skying and shooting their way onto recruiting radars in the region and nationwide. Jahki Howard Jahki Howard 6'6" | SF Norcross…
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Continue ReadingWe looked at backcourt standouts on the move from the class of 2024, now we look at the forwards skying and shooting their way onto recruiting radars in the region and nationwide.
Jahki Howard Jahki Howard 6'6" | SF Norcross | 2024 #107 Nation GA , 6-5, PF, Norcross
Arguably the top prospect in the class, explosive athletic talents combine with an already polished game both near the basket and out to the mid-range, seeing sniffs from high D1’s already and as his already stout frame continues to develop will see even more attention.
Justin Mitchell Justin Mitchell 6'4" | SG TD Prep | 2024 GA , 6-3, SF, Norcross
Tremendous frame built like a strong safety, like Howard explosive off the deck and can really power through you near the cup, likes to come off the wing downhill, exceptional defender and loves to attack the glass, perimeter game has great upside but is still underway.
Jayce Nathaniel Jayce Nathaniel 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ , 6-6, PF, Lanier
Love the rim protection and rebounding, strong understanding at the defensive end at an early stage, has shooting touch out to 15 feet and finishes well through contact around the basket.
Derrion Reid Derrion Reid 6'7" | SF Prolific Prep (CA) | 2024 #26 Nation CA-N , 6-5, PF, Grovetown
Terrific work rate and a really efficient and strong finisher from 8 feet in, has the look of an elite rebounding force already, so much in his effort and solid frontcourt skillset screams enormous potential.
Josiah Lawson Josiah Lawson 6'7" | SF Tucker | 2024 State GA , 6-4, SF, Druid Hills
Mind of a scorer and oozes confidence with the ball, terrific stroke makes him a must-guard all the way out to the line, but can put it on the floor and create space for a pull-up or power his way with good strength all the way to the basket, excellent rebounding instincts.
David Clark David Clark 6'7" | PF Wheeler | 2024 State GA , 6-5, PF, Campbell
Really aggressive looking for offense, knows what he’s got in his arsenal and doesn’t do a lot of forcing, excellent mid-range shooting touch, pretty good handle allows him to attack off the wing, hard-worker on the glass makes for putbacks, well-schooled defender and shot-blocker.
Kameryn Fountain Kameryn Fountain 6'6" | PF Washington | 2024 GA , 6-5, PF Washington (pictured above)
True sleeper in the class playing down at the AA level, very tough to handle on the catch near the basket, has a lot of creativity both near the tin or using the bounce from the foul like or elbow to blow by you, a burgeoning shot-blocking beast and a rebounder with few peers at this age.
LJ Moore LJ Moore 6'6" | SF Pace Academy | 2024 State GA , 6-5, SF, Pace
Looking for a breakout year next year for this versatile athlete after this tremendous group of seniors moves on, will team with 2022 stud Josh Reed Josh Reed 6'6" | SF Pace Academy | 2022 State #200 Nation GA for a frightening frontcourt combo, love the slashing and creative finishing around the basket and expect the arsenal to expand.