Top Forwards: 2024 ND Rankings Update
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The overall 2024 class is full of talent and much like the guards, the forwards are very talented. We have 15 players in this article. Some are small forwards that might be a 3/4 and we also have BIG low…
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Continue ReadingThe overall 2024 class is full of talent and much like the guards, the forwards are very talented. We have 15 players in this article. Some are small forwards that might be a 3/4 and we also have BIG low post players that stay inside with everything else in-between. There are loads of athleticism, skill, and strength in the group. All of these players have the potential to play college ball. Let’s take a look at the prospects…
2024 TOP FORWARDS
Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND |6-4 SF| Four Winds/Minnewaukan
- Division 1 athlete
- Runs the court like few can
- Dunker, rebounder, shot-blocker
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND |6-5 PF| Fargo North/ECI
- The most physical player in the 2024 class
- Intimidating & imposing
- Owns the paint and boards up
Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND |6-8 PF| Hillsboro-Central Valley/ECI
- Sky is the limit
- Size and athleticism are off the charts
- Will be a top forward in Class B regardless of class
Ryan Larson Ryan Larson 6'3" | SG Jamestown | 2024 State ND |6-3 SF| Jamestown/Pentagon Schoolers
- Big strong 3 or a super athletic 4
- Hits from outside or finishes at the iron
- Dunks and slams putbacks on the regular
Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'7" | PF Central Cass | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Central Cass/Master Basketball Academy
- Guard skills with a forward body
- Stretch 4 shooter
- Finishes vs. bigger posts & does not back down against contact
Caleb Duerr Caleb Duerr 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND |6-3 SF| West Fargo Sheyenne
- Elite athlete
- Pull-up game and elevation
- Can defend multiple positions and disrupt
Carvin Fish Carvin Fish 6'8" | PF Tiospa Zina | 2024 State SD |6-4 SF| Horace
- Physical and does not shy away from veteran players
- Scores from all 3 levels
- Ball skills are exceptional for not playing varsity
Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6'3" | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND |6-2 SF| Four Winds-Minnewaukan
- Athlete and versatile playmaker
- Excellent defender that guards multiple positions
- Opportunistic and scores quickly
Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND |6-4 F| Sargent Country/ND Attack
- Beyond physical
- Hits the boards hard
- Excellent moves from the block
Turo Moni Turo Moni 6'8" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| West Fargo Sheyenne/ECI
- Big-time upside
- Soft jumper
- Potential to dominate on the block
Riley Sunram Riley Sunram 6'5" | PF Kindred | 2024 ND |6-4 PF| Kindred
- Physical & long
- Low post finisher with a 15-foot jumper
- Rebounder and physical presence
Peter Havelka Peter Havelka 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND |6-4 SF| Fargo Davies
- 2-handed physical dunker
- Rebounder and hard worker
- Exciting upside
Oscar Felix Oscar Felix 6'4" | SF White Shield | 2024 State ND |6-4 SF| White Shield
- Potentially the best rebounder in Region 8
- Bouncy and a flashy dunker
- Highlight type player to keep tabs on
Weston Zacher Weston Zacher 6'8" | PF Grant County/Mott-Regent | 2024 State ND |6-6 PF| Grant County
- Big strong body with skill
- Gritty and energetic
- Look for him to score high points this year
Hunter Hoffman Hunter Hoffman 6'4" | PF Center-Stanton | 2024 State ND |6-4 PF Center-Stanton
- Crafty BIG MAN
- Screens & reacts to the defense
- Shoots it effectively from beyond the arc