Top Forwards: SD 2024 Rankings Review

<p>Frontcourt players come in all shapes and sizes in today’s game. The skillset of a big man in 2021 has evolved since years past. Read below to find out about the skills of the players in the 2024 class in South Dakota. </p> <h5><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Alphabetically, below we will look at the <strong>Top Forwards</strong> in the <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Class from SD</strong>:</span></h5> <h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1272963" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/jtdd-crop-1125x739-1630168762-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></h4> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1265221" first="JT" last="Rock"] |7-0 C| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Elite rim protector, height, and wingspan are game-changers</li> <li>Serious shooting threat from 15-feet out to 3-point range</li> <li>An authoritative presence in the paint</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1238618" first="Matthew" last="Anderson"] |6-6 SF| Canton</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A next-level athlete</li> <li>Long and agile with room to grow</li> <li>He can score from all levels with sky-high potential </li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266222" first="Porter" last="Ihnen"] |6-4 F| Lennox/Pentagon Schoolers</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A very gifted player offensively </li> <li>Flexibility, can play the 1-4 positions</li> <li>Elite handles, slashing, and finishing</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266218" first="Lukas" last="Morgan"] |6-5 F| Brandon Valley</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Long and athletic</li> <li>A hard-working gritty player</li> <li>High ceiling and upside</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266237" first="Daniel" last="Mitchell"] |6-7 PF| Gregory/SD Attack</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Top-tier athlete with length</li> <li>Shoots it well from 3-point range and in</li> <li>Difficult mismatch because of shooting ability, athleticism, size</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266223" first="Alec" last="Squires"] |6-10 C| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers</strong></h4> <ul> <li>A big frontcourt player that protects the rim and paint</li> <li>Potential to be a tough defender and rebounder</li> <li>Scoring on the block and at the rim</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270336" first="Rhett" last="Kloth"] |6-9 PF| Garrettson/SD Network</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Big and long</li> <li>Runs court hard and moves well</li> <li>Paint intimidator and large post presence</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266233" first="Blake" last="Rich"] |6-3 SF| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Strong player with good size</li> <li>High IQ and student of the game</li> <li>Tough kid, expect excellent year on varsity from him</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270363" first="Bryce" last="Westby"] |6-3 F| Phillip</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Knows the game well, pins a seal like a mature post</li> <li>Efficient finisher with both hands</li> <li>Long, rebounder, and contests many shots</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270364" first="Erick" last="Jorgensen"] |6-7 PF| Hill City</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Patient and smart on defense/Shot blocker</li> <li>Extra-long wing-span</li> <li>Excellent outlet passer</li> </ul> <h4><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270366" first="Jaxson" last="Wingert"] |6-6 F| Dakota Valley/Arena Basketball Club</strong></h4> <ul> <li>High-end rebound on both ends</li> <li>Puts up points inside and outside</li> <li>Smart and athletic defender</li> </ul>