Forward Sleepers to Keep an Eye on
July is almost half over and prospects are looking to make good impressions in front of college coaches. Sleeper prospects are looking to breakout, especially the forward class. Here are the top forward sleeper prospects to keep an eye on…
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Continue ReadingJuly is almost half over and prospects are looking to make good impressions in front of college coaches. Sleeper prospects are looking to breakout, especially the forward class. Here are the top forward sleeper prospects to keep an eye on this month.
Pat Rogers Pat Rogers 6'6" | SF Rutherford | 2022 State NJ , 6’5 SF Rutherford 2022
Rogers has had a strong spring for the NJ Panthers and should continue his good play in July. The 6’5 wing excels at putting the ball on the floor and finishing around the basket. Rogers does not mind drawing contact on his way to the rim and his range extends past the three-point line. He attacks the glass with a purpose and moves his feet well on the defensive end. Rogers has a chance to have a big month as he gets to show off his skillset on offense.
Delroy Smith Delroy Smith 6'7" | PF Hillside | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 PF Elizabeth 2023
Smith is ready for a big July with the Hilltoppers and could be a breakout candidate in the 2023 class. The 6’7 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Smith draws contact frequently down low and is working on his shooting range. He is a strong rebounder and uses his length to altar shots around the rim. Smith has the opportunity to break onto the scene with a strong month of July.
Zack Davis Zack Davis 6'7" | SF Peddie | 2024 State NJ , 6’7 SF Ranney 2024
Davis is looking for a big July with the NY Jayhawks and has the opportunity to take advantage of it. The 6’7 forward has a nice release on his jumper and uses his size to shoot over defenders. Davis can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He slides his feet on the defensive end, giving him the potential to defend multiple positions. Davis’ ability to stretch the floor combined with his defense will help his stock in a big way this month.
Justin Soranno Justin Soranno 6'6" | SF Central Regional | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF Central Regional 2022
Soranno is an impact player for the Jersey Force as he impacts the game in many ways. The 6’6 forward runs the floor hard and knows how to finish strong in transition. Soranno uses his body to draw contact around the rim and has a good touch on his free throws. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated post defender. Soranno is a physical combo forward who should have a good July.
Chris Santner Chris Santner 6'10" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF St. Thomas Aquinas 2023
Santner is ready for a strong July with Team Final Black as he gets to display his versatile skillset. The 6’8 forward has a nice touch around the basket and plays with good footwork down low. Santner can knock down mid-range jumpers and is a solid passer out of the post. He is tough to keep off the glass at both ends of the floor and sets good screens in the half court. Santner’s ability to impact the game in multiple ways is only going to help his stock as the month rolls on.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Brandon Benjamin Brandon Benjamin 6'7" | PF St. Thomas More | 2025 State NLG , 6’7 PF Bergen Catholic 2024
Scott Gyimesi Scott Gyimesi 6'6" | SF Rumson Fair-Haven | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF Rumson Fair-Haven 2022
Vaughn Foster Vaughn Foster 6'6" | PF Lawrenceville | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF Dwight Englewood 2023
Zach Meeks Zach Meeks 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2024 NJ , 6’5 PF Red Bank Catholic 2024
Ryan Zan, 6’7 PF Hun 2023