2024 Forwards Ready For a Bigger Role
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The 2024 class is filled with potential as they are looking for a big second varsity season. The forward crop is especially loaded with talent and are ready for a larger role. Here are the top 2024 forwards that are…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 class is filled with potential as they are looking for a big second varsity season. The forward crop is especially loaded with talent and are ready for a larger role. Here are the top 2024 forwards that are ready for bigger roles in 2021-22.
Quinfang Pang Quinfang Pang 6'8" | PF Christ the king | 2024 State #290 Nation NY , 6’10 PF Patrick School
Pang may not be in the starting lineup for the Celtics on opening day, but he will have a big role this season. The 6’10 forward can play on the perimeter as he has a nice release on his jumper and can put the ball on the floor. Pang can finish around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. He uses his length to block shots around the basket and rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor. Pang’s ability to impact the game in many ways makes him an intriguing prospect to watch this season.
Richard Brisco Richard Brisco 6'8" | C Hillcrest Prep | 2024 State AZ , 6’8 PF Roselle Catholic
Brisco is ready for a breakout season with the Lions as he should get more looks on the interior. The 6’8 forward plays with great energy on both ends of the floor and does not take many plays off on defense. Brisco has a nice touch around the basket and does not mind mixing it up down low. He has an underrated handle and uses his athleticism to altar shots around the rim. Brisco is an athletic four prospect who should have a big second varsity season for Roselle Catholic.
Zach Davis, 6’7 SF Ranney School
Davis is entering his third year at Ranney, but is eligible for the list as he will be doing a postgrad season in 2023-24. The 6’7 wing sets his feet before he shoots and has a good touch on his jumper. Davis is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor. He moves his feet well on the defensive end, giving him the ability to defend multiple positions. Davis is ready for a breakout season as he gets a chance to show his all-around game.
Philip Unangst Philip Unangst 6'6" | SF Hillsborough | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 SF St. Thomas Aquinas
Unangst missed the majority of his debut season with an injury and is ready for a strong 2021-22 season. The 6’6 forward can put the ball on the floor and is a good finisher around the basket. Unangst is more than just a slasher as he can also hit shots on the perimeter and is an underrated passer. Unangst has extremely long arms, which gives him the potential to defend multiple positions. Unangst is a skilled forward prospect who should have a big season for St. Thomas Aquinas.
Brandon Benjamin Brandon Benjamin 6'7" | PF St. Thomas More | 2025 State NLG , 6’7 PF Bergen Catholic
Benjamin is a breakout candidate in Bergen County as he gets more looks on the offensive end. The 6’7 forward has a nice touch around the basket and draws contact with regularity. Benjamin showed the ability to bring the ball up the court during the summer and has a nice touch on his free throws. He blocks shots around the basket and rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor. Benjamin is a hard-working forward prospect who will have an impactful role for the Crusaders.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Owen Griffin Owen Griffin 6'4" | SF St. Joe's Metuchen | 2024 State NJ , 6’5 SF St. Joe’s Metuchen
Alex Konov Alex Konov 6'7" | PF Manasquan | 2024 State NJ , 6’7 PF Wildwood Catholic Academy
Eunique Rink Eunique Rink 6'9" | C College Achieve | 2024 State NJ , 6’8 PF/C Payne Tech
Brendan Oliver Brendan Oliver 6'6" | SG Blair Academy | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SF Newark Academy
Julien Leveille Julien Leveille 6'3" | SF Columbia | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 SF St. Mary’s (Rutherford)