Summer AAU: 2022 Forwards To Watch
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With summer AAU ball making it’s epic return and coaches coming out in full force, our prospects will have plenty of opportunities to show what they are capable of. Here, we take a look at 10 forwards from our 2022…
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Continue ReadingWith summer AAU ball making it’s epic return and coaches coming out in full force, our prospects will have plenty of opportunities to show what they are capable of. Here, we take a look at 10 forwards from our 2022 class to watch for.
Luke LaGrange Luke LaGrange 6'5" | SF Leo | 2022 State IN – 6’5 SF – Blackhawk Christian – Gym Rats 2022 Red: LaGrange is a taller wing with a ton of skill. He was working on coming back from an injury but by the end of the spring season, he was starting to look like his old self. He can create his own shot around the 15ft area and has a pretty stroke from behind the arc. This summer is going to be pretty big for him hopefully without any setbacks.
Charlie Williams Charlie Williams 6'10" | PF Carmel | 2022 State #220 Nation IN – 6’10 PF – Carmel – Team Teague 2022: Williams is a stretch 4 that always seems to produce at a high level. He looked real sharp this spring and was real consistent on his 15ft and out jumpers. Arguably has the highest IQ for bigs in the 2022 class and just really knows how to find ways to score. D1 coaches should be all over him this summer.
Kaleo Kakalia Kaleo Kakalia 6'6" | PF Mishawaka Marian | 2022 State IN – 6’6 SF – Mishawaka Marian – Indiana Game Premier 2022: Kakalia is an athletic wing that plays with a ton of agility. Looked good finishing around the rim this spring and also looked to have added some strength to himself. Was a little up and down at some points but when he was on, he was hard to stop from what I heard. Not a whole lot going on in his recruiting but I think that is really going to ramp up this summer.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis 6'9" | PF Zionsville | 2022 State IN – 6’9 PF – Zionsville – Indy Heat Red 2022: Davis is a big, bruising power forward who is in for an interesting summer. Did not play spring ball as he was rehabbing from an injury so this will be the first time we see him this year. Had a really good high school season, however. Will need to knock some rust off at the start but if there is not any huge setbacks, Davis should be one of the more interesting forwards to watch for in the 2022 class.
Jalen Washington Jalen Washington 6'10" | PF Gary Westside | 2022 State #32 Nation IN – 6’9 PF – Gary West – Meanstreets 2022: Without question the best player in the 2022 class for the state of Indiana, no other player is in for a bigger summer than Jalen Washington Jalen Washington 6'10" | PF Gary Westside | 2022 State #32 Nation IN . Power 5 schools have already been all over him and there is sure to be more added to list his list of offers. Along with summer ball he does have some scheduled visits coming up. Could we even possibly see a commit from Washington by the end of the summer?
Jaxon Edwards Jaxon Edwards 6'6" | SF Cathedral | 2022 State IN – 6’6 SF – Cathedral – D1 Indiana 2022: Edwards is taller wing with all the athleticism in the world. Pretty strong on his drives usually and knows how to use his slender frame to get through contact. Has a high motor and can guard multiple spots. Currently has a couple of offers from low-majors and would expect a little more of those with maybe some mid-majors coming in. Should have a few eyes on him.
Joe Reidy Joe Reidy 6'7" | SF Woodlan | 2022 State IN – 6’7 SF/PF – Woodlan – Indy Heat Red 2022: Reidy is a bigger wing that plays almost like a guard. Usually provides a high level of scoring and can score at all 3 levels. Footwork is some of the best in his class and he is just real creative with the ball. I think out of all the forwards listed here, Reidy could be the darkhorse for a breakout summer season.
Jake Chapman Jake Chapman 6'3" | SF Tri-Central | 2022 State IN – 6’3 SF – Tri-Central – Indiana Elite Swish: Chapman is a big, strong wing that can score at all 3 levels. Chapman is a little overlooked at times but I was real impressed with his style of play. Plays like a bull in a china shop but also has a pretty, quick release from behind the arc. If he can build off what he did in spring, could very well be some coaches that reach out soon.
Will Lovings-Watts Will Lovings-Watts 6'5" | SF Jeffersonville | 2022 State IN – 6’5 SF – Jeffersonville – Indiana Elite 2022: Watts is a highly athletic wing that knows how to play at the rim. Did not hear a whole lot from him in the spring but with being on Indiana Elite, you know he going to be playing somewhere that coaches will be able to see him. Interested to see if his jumper has developed anymore than where it has been. Has a few offers from mid-majors at the moment and would expect more offers like those to come. Watts in arguably the one of the more interesting prospects to watch for out of this list.
Landen Babusiak Landen Babusiak 6'11" | C Bosco Institute/Indiana Connections Academy | 2022 State IN – 6’9 PF – Bosco Institute – Indiana Game Premier 2022: Babusiak is a huge, strong, and skilled big man that can be real impressive at times. Plays mostly around the rim and is true power forward for the most part. Sees the floor well and is actually a very good passing big man. Runs the floor very well, also. Recruiting has been kind of quiet but I expect it to ramp up this summer.