Film Room 2023: Virginia’s Top Small Forwards
We will be looking at some of the top Small Forwards in the state of Virginia. Continuing our deep dive in Film Room 2023 and breaking down the game of some talented Small Forwards. Each Small Forward here is dangerous…
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Continue ReadingWe will be looking at some of the top Small Forwards in the state of Virginia. Continuing our deep dive in Film Room 2023 and breaking down the game of some talented Small Forwards. Each Small Forward here is dangerous and unique in their own way.
#11
Greg Jones
Greg
Jones
6'5" | SF
Hayfield | 2023
State
#258
Nation
VA
(2023) | 6-5 SF | Hayfield / New World
At 6’5″, Jones’s high motor allows him to force a ton of turnovers and convert on them in transition. Jones has a crafty bag, combined with his quick first step, defenders often struggle to stay in front of him. He has great finishing abilities around the rim. He can knock down the 3 pointer off the dribble or penetrate and collapse defenses to create an open shot in the mid-range or at the rim for himself or his teammates. Jones is also a great player off the ball. having the instincts when to crash the glass to create some second chance points and when to get back on defense following a missed shot, when to dive to the basket, and when to move into soft spots in the defense to create open shots for teammates or himself.
#46
Nate Pabis
Nate
Pabis
6'5" | SF
Flint Hill | 2023
State
VA
(2023) | 6-5 SF | Flint Hill / DC Premier
Pubis is a knock down shooter who causes more than a few problems for opposing defenses. At 6’5″, Pubis has great positional size and uses it perfection. He is adept at coming off of pin downs, flare screens, and knocking down the tough, off balance three pointers over the top of defenders. Pubis can also score off the dribble by beating defenders with speed and quick pull up jumpers. Pubis is an elite off ball player, which is where he does most of his work. he is great at losing his defender with or without a screen to come off of, as well as spacing the floor perfectly to receive open catch and shoot shots off of kick outs from teammates.
#90
Cole Cosby
Cole
Cosby
6'4" | SF
St. Stephen's And St. Agnes | 2023
State
VA
(2023) | 6-3 SF | St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes / Prospect U
The 6’3″ versatile Small Forward brings high energy to the court along with his elite scoring tools. Cosby has a tight handle which allows him to break defenders down off the dribble and blow by them with speed. Cosby is a knock down 3 point shooter who can hit tough contested threes. Cosby is a clear threat for perimeter defenders, but he also makes life difficult for the paint protectors. Attacking the basket with strength on all drives, great roller in PnR actions, and great at getting defenders jumping with pump fakes in the post.
#61
Kameron Roberts
Kameron
Roberts
6'6" | SF
Hargrave Military Academy | 2023
State
VA
(2023) | 6-6 SF | Hargrave Military Academy / Warriors Travel Sports Academy
Roberts, at 6’6″ has great positional size and an adept ability to get into the lane and make a play, whether it’s beating players down the court for transition buckets or getting by his defenders with strength. Roberts is an elite shooter who can really punish defenders anywhere on the court. He is a great spot up shooter and he has a smooth post game that can lead to fadeaway jumpers or backing his defender down until there is nothing they can do. Roberts also shines on the defensive end with his high motor and athletic tools he his able to cause problems for opposing offenses by meeting guys at the rim to erase shots.
#145
Jaden Frazier
Jaden
Frazier
6'5" | SF
Riverside | 2023
State
VA
(2023) | 6-5 SF | Riverside /
VA Playmakers
At 6’5″, Frazier uses a combination of strength and speed to attack the basket. He is great at using a change of pace to get by his defenders. Frazier is also a lights out shooter who can hit threes right over the top of defenders. Frazier has an extremely has motor and does not give up on plays. On defense Frazier can slide his feet with anyone. He can defend multiple positions with his size and athleticism and great instincts on the defensive end when playing the passing lanes and contesting shots.