Under the Radar Frontcourt Prospects to Watch

The summer season is right around the corner with June less than two weeks away. Prospects across the Garden State are looking to improve their stocks in a big way, especially in the frontcourt. Here are the under the radar frontcourt prospects to watch this summer. Tyler Koenig Tyler Koenig 6'9" | PF DePaul Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 6’9 PF DePaul Catholic 2023 Koenig is an intriguing prospect to watch as he is able to impact the game down low. The 6’9 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Koenig knows how to draw contact down low and does not mind mixing it up down low. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and influences shots on the defensive end. Koenig is a physical post prospect who should see his stock rise this summer with All-In Beasts. Zyaire Price Zyaire Price 6'4" | SF Arts | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SF Arts 2024 Price has the potential for a big summer with the Jersey Force as he can affect the game in multiple ways. The 6’4 forward has a strong frame, which he uses to get position down low and is a solid finisher around the basket. Price has an underrated handle and runs the floor hard to set himself up for easy baskets. He is a good rebounder and talks on the defensive end. Price is a high energy forward who makes winning plays for his team. Justin Silva Justin Silva 6'0" | SF Southern | 2025 State NJ , 6’0 SF Southern 2025 Silva might not be the biggest forward prospect, but he makes up for it with his toughness and grit. The 6’0 forward knows how to get position down low and is able to draw contact in the paint. Silva has a nice touch around the basket and is capable of handling the ball on the perimeter. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and moves his feet on the defensive end. Silva is a hardworking forward prospect who should have a strong summer with the Jersey Shore Predators. Charles Ekotto Nelle Charles Ekotto Nelle 6'7" | SF Olympus Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 SF Olympus Prep 2023 Ekotto Nelle has the potential to play both the three and the four at the next level, making him an intriguing prospect to watch for Crusader Nation. The 6’7 forward has a physical frame, which he uses to finish through contact around the basket and is capable of holding position down low. Ekotto Nelle has a solid handle and can make plays with the ball in his hands. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Ekotto Nelle is a versatile forward whose ability to play inside and out will help his stock in a big way this summer. Eunique Rink Eunique Rink 6'8" | C Payne Tech | 2024 State NJ , 6’8 C Payne Tech 2024 Rink held down the paint for the Lions this season and should do the same for the NJ Pirates this summer. The 6’8 post is one of the top shot-blockers in the class as he uses his combination of timing, size and athleticism to swat shots around the basket. Rink is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and runs the floor hard. He is able to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Rink’s presence in the paint is something that will help his stock in a big way this summer. Other Prospects to Watch: Mekhi Ragland Mekhi Ragland 6'6" | PF DePaul Catholic | 2025 State NJ , 6’6 PF DePaul Catholic 2025 Darius Phillips, 6’7 PF Seton Hall Prep 2023 Daniel Yarus Daniel Yarus 6'6" | SF Spotswood | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF Spotswood 2024 Malachi Arrington Malachi Arrington 6'9" | C Roselle Catholic | 2025 PA , 6’9 C Roselle Catholic 2025 Parker Neuenhaus Parker Neuenhaus 6'8" | PF Saddle River Day | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF Saddle River Day 2023