Top Forwards: SD 2024 Rankings Review
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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…
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Continue ReadingFrontcourt 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.
Alphabetically, below we will look at the Top Forwards in the 2024 Class from SD:
JT Rock JT Rock 7'1" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 #37 Nation SD |7-0 C| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack
- Elite rim protector, height, and wingspan are game-changers
- Serious shooting threat from 15-feet out to 3-point range
- An authoritative presence in the paint
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD |6-6 SF| Canton
- A next-level athlete
- Long and agile with room to grow
- He can score from all levels with sky-high potential
Porter Ihnen Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG Lennox | 2024 State #318 Nation SD |6-4 F| Lennox/Pentagon Schoolers
- A very gifted player offensively
- Flexibility, can play the 1-4 positions
- Elite handles, slashing, and finishing
Lukas Morgan Lukas Morgan 6'7" | SF Brandon Valley | 2024 State SD |6-5 F| Brandon Valley
- Long and athletic
- A hard-working gritty player
- High ceiling and upside
Daniel Mitchell Daniel Mitchell 6'7" | SF Gregory | 2024 State SD |6-7 PF| Gregory/SD Attack
- Top-tier athlete with length
- Shoots it well from 3-point range and in
- Difficult mismatch because of shooting ability, athleticism, size
Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD |6-10 C| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers
- A big frontcourt player that protects the rim and paint
- Potential to be a tough defender and rebounder
- Scoring on the block and at the rim
Rhett Kloth Rhett Kloth 6'9" | C Dell Rapids | 2024 State SD |6-9 PF| Garrettson/SD Network
- Big and long
- Runs court hard and moves well
- Paint intimidator and large post presence
Blake Rich Blake Rich 6'5" | SF Ipswich | 2024 State SD |6-3 SF| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers
- Strong player with good size
- High IQ and student of the game
- Tough kid, expect excellent year on varsity from him
Bryce Westby Bryce Westby 6'5" | PF Phillip | 2024 State SD |6-3 F| Phillip
- Knows the game well, pins a seal like a mature post
- Efficient finisher with both hands
- Long, rebounder, and contests many shots
Erick Jorgensen Erick Jorgensen 6'7" | C Hill City | 2024 State SD |6-7 PF| Hill City
- Patient and smart on defense/Shot blocker
- Extra-long wing-span
- Excellent outlet passer
Jaxson Wingert Jaxson Wingert 6'7" | PF Dakota Valley | 2024 State SD |6-6 F| Dakota Valley/Arena Basketball Club
- High-end rebound on both ends
- Puts up points inside and outside
- Smart and athletic defender