Hard Work Region: Top Small Forwards

Top small forwards from the Hard Work Region:  Alex Sherwood Alex Sherwood 6'7" | SF Xavier | 2023 State WI -- Wisconsin Crusaders -- 2023 Sherwood is one of the most improved prospects in the state of Wisconsin. He was always good, but now the Wisconsin Crusaders small forward is cementing himself as one of the better overall prospects in the state. Sherwood is an incredible shooter from three, versatile defender, and underrated playmaker. If I were a college coach, I would keep an eye on Sherwood’s development.  Khalif Bettis Khalif Bettis 6'4" | SF Burnsville | 2023 State MN -- Minnesota Chill -- 2023 Bettis is a pure bucket-getter who has become a defender’s worst nightmare. He has good size for his position, is athletic, has a tight handle, and is pretty much unstoppable when he gets to his spots. In early June at the NHR State Tournament, Bettis led his squad to a championship and was phenomenal all weekend.  Aidan Chislom Aidan Chislom 6'5" | SF McFarland | 2023 State WI — Wisconsin Academy -- 2023 Chislom is a really scrappy small forward that plays extremely hard every time he laces us his sneakers. The 6-foot-5 Wisconsin Academy prospect doesn’t rely on pure talent. He simply outworks his opponent. Chislom fights hard for rebounds, plays really hard on defense, and is opportunistic on offense. He is able to make outside shots and finish over taller defenders in the paint.  Bennett Fried Bennett Fried 6'6" | SG La Crosse Central | 2023 State WI — Coulee Country -- 2023 Fried is a fluid, smooth small forward that can get a bucket whenever he wants. He has a tight handle, effective outside jumper, and is pretty athletic when he decides to attack the rim. The small forward is also a really talented passer who can find open teammates and run the show for his squad on offense. If he continues to improve and play well, it is only a matter of time until Fried adds some college offers to his resume.  Trey Smith Trey Smith 6'6" | SF Osseo | 2023 State MN -- Northstar Titans -- 2023 When watching Smith, you don’t want to blink. Because if you do, there is a good chance that you could miss him making a phenomenal play. On offense, the small forward tries to dunk everything. On defense, Smith always seems to be blocking a shot or locking someone up. He is simply a big-time playmaker who was very fun to watch this past spring.  Nolan Minessale Nolan Minessale 6'3" | SF Marquette | 2024 State WI -- Chapman Basketball Academy -- 2024 Minessale is an explosive athlete who threw down some highlight-worthy dunks this past spring. Playing for one of the most underrated AAU programs in the state of Wisconsin, the small forward blossomed into a true prospect in the 2024 class. I like his physicality on both ends. He fights hard for rebounds and isn’t afraid of contact when slashing to the rim.  Alex Loomis -- Gallo Sports Center -- 2024 I really like Loomis’ overall game and I think that he has a lot of potential. Standing at 6-foot-5, the Gallo Sports Center standout is a fluid athlete with a smooth mid-range jumper. He also has a very tight handle, which he uses well to get to his spots. He is still a work in progress right now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Loomis makes a big leap this summer.