Class of 2016 Forwards Breakdown
The forwards in the class of 2016 are guys who could play the 3 or 4 but aren't likely to hug the post at the next level. While quite a few of these guys man the post in high school,…
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Continue ReadingThe forwards in the class of 2016 are guys who could play the 3 or 4 but aren't likely to hug the post at the next level. While quite a few of these guys man the post in high school, the perimeter or at least away from the post is where their hay will be made at the next level.
University Lab has a trio of these guys in Wayde Sims, Jalen Johnson, and DJ White. White made a return to football this year and his future will probably lie there as a quarterback. Sims is signed to LSU and has already begun honing his skills to move to the perimeter. Johnson is the wild card because he's comfortable on the perimeter already and proved this summer his defense has caught up to his offense.
Adrio Bailey and Garrick Green are guys who are used to the post but will surely be playing both forward positions at the next level. Bailey will take his high intensity, high flying act to Arkansas where the fit is incredible while Green is still on the board. He brings a huge motor, IQ, and the ability to defend and shoot from the perimeter.
Speaking of athletes, ULL signee Roydell Brown is one of the best there is. He consistently provides high light reel players but will need to continue to develop the handles and perimeter game. Will Reese is quite different being a high level shooter who could slide to the 2 for many teams. He plays in a small class but is used to big games and winning.
Raekwon Bush is a bruising forward who is more of a football player than basketball guy but still brings a nice skill level to the game. Brenton Jarrow was an athlete for a while but now he's a better one with real basketball skill. He, like Quentin Scott, is a real sleeper. Scott is young and is hitting his strides. Could develop quicker than most imagined.