2023 Forwards To Watch
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The frontcourt crop for the NJ Class of 2023 is a deep one and is headlined by a host of D1 recruits. We look at several of those top players today. Jackson Tindall Jackson Tindall 6'7" | PF St. Peter's…
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Continue ReadingThe frontcourt crop for the NJ Class of 2023 is a deep one and is headlined by a host of D1 recruits. We look at several of those top players today.
Jackson Tindall Jackson Tindall 6'7" | PF St. Peter's Prep | 2024 NLG | 6’7” | F | Saint Peter’s Prep
Tindall played a support role last year but will be a key player for SPP this coming season. He’s got a soft tough&good footwork around the rim. He’s a good “inside-out” player. He had double-doubles in their biggest showcases vs Hudson Catholic(21&11,16&11). A D1 wing for St Peter’s and a candidate for Hudson County POTY.
Matt Kinzler Matt Kinzler 6'7" | PF St. Peter's Prep | 2023 State NJ | 6’7” | F | Saint Peter’s Prep
Kinzler will be one of the main offensive weapons for the Marauders this winter. Craft lefty who can step back beyond the three point line but also finish around the rim. He had 14&12 vs Delbarton as his top game as a junior. He’s got D1 offers and interest and will be one of the top players in Hudson County this year.
Akil Watson Akil Watson 6'7" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #105 Nation NJ | 6’8” | F | Roselle Catholic
Part of an absolutely loaded Lions team that will be the favorite to go wire-to-wire as the #1 team in New Jersey and one of the top teams in the country, Watson was masterful after coming over from Don Bosco Prep. He’s one of the top players in the country at his position and uses his physicality and wide frame to cause defenders problems. He can also break down defenders off the dribble and has a good first step to the rim, making him more dangerous. He led the team in rebounds as a junior and will be back for an impressive final act. High major recruit and potentially a pro prospect.
Ladji Dembele Ladji Dembele 6'8" | PF St. Benedict's | 2023 State #192 Nation NJ | 6’9” | F | Saint Benedict’s
Dembele is coming off a very solid AAU season and has a very strong frame, which he uses to his advantage in the low block. He’s a good shooter for a player his size and can also finish around the rim. Tough defender who cleans up the glass and is an elite level prospect.
Jalen Pichardo Jalen Pichardo 6'6" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ | 6’6′ | F | Saint Thomas Aquinas
A silky smoioth wing who played his role on a very balanced GMC title team. He’s got a strong frame and uses that to his advantage to finish through traffic. Good ball handling skills for a player his size and was a double-double guy almost every night. Interest should continue rising for Pichardo as a senior.
Darrius Phillips Darrius Phillips 6'7" | PF Seton Hall Prep | 2023 State NJ | 6’7” | F | Seton Hall Prep
A role player who came up big when called upon as a junior at both ends of the court who should have a more prominent role as a senior. A good rebounder and athlete who can run the floor. He turned in a stellar supporting performance in the county tournament final victory over Newark Central and also added a double-double against Central in the regular season.