2021 Top Dogs: Forwards
Welcome to Top Dogs. Here’s a breakdown of the top five players at each position in Georgia. Forwards 1. Jabari Smith Jabari Smith 6'10" | PF Sandy Creek | 2021 State #5 Nation GA – Sandy Creek NBA potential surrounds…
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1. Jabari Smith Jabari Smith 6'10" | PF Sandy Creek | 2021 State #5 Nation GA – Sandy Creek
NBA potential surrounds Jabari Smith Jabari Smith 6'10" | PF Sandy Creek | 2021 State #5 Nation GA , not only Georgia’s top forward prospect but top-ranked overall recruit. Smith’s dominance both inside and out is hard to match. He’s a great rim protector and near impossible cover on offense. His mobility and skill allow him to both handle and shoot like a guard at 6-foot-9. He drilled 77-205 (38%) threes. He’s the closest thing to Kevin Durant in the GHSA and will look to improve upon his 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.8 blocks per game.
10. Robbie Armbrester Robbie Armbrester 6'6" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2021 State #196 Nation UT – Therrell
The bruising forward dealt with a wrist injury that cut his season short. Armbrester is Georgia’s hardest working post with an unstoppable motor. He’s an elite competitor on the glass and a bull in a china shop in the paint. Before the injury he was making strides with his ball handling and outside shot.
12. Ian Schieffelin Ian Schieffelin 6'8" | PF Grayson | 2021 State #169 Nation GA – Grayson
Grayson’s rise into the nation’s elite was anchored by the interior play of Ian Schieffelin Ian Schieffelin 6'8" | PF Grayson | 2021 State #169 Nation GA who showed just how impactful he could be. While the offense didn’t run through him, Schieffelin had some eye-opening big games throughout the season, most notably his triple-double coming out party against McEachern. At 6-foot-8, Schieffelin has three-point range, the toughness to rebound through traffic and the strength to finish through contact.
16. Tyler Shirley Tyler Shirley 6'6" | PF Pebblebrook | 2021 State GA – Pebblebrook – South Alabama
A versatile matchup nightmare, Tyler Shirley Tyler Shirley 6'6" | PF Pebblebrook | 2021 State GA is adept at scoring in a variety of ways, taking what the defense gives him. He’s long and strong when scoring inside but also has enough touch and skill to create his own offense from the perimeter.
19. Quay Primas Quay Primas 6'7" | PF Central-Macon | 2021 State GA – Central-Macon
The Macon big man is starting to get his due. Primas is one of Georgia’s most polished low block scorers. He can bang with his back to the basket, score on turnarounds and face-up and take his man off the dribble. Primas has continued to get in better shape each season which has allowed him to diversify his skill set. He’s got range to the three-point line and plays with a mean streak in the paint. Primas’ best skill might be his tenacious rebounding. The big man can come away with caroms in a crowd and power through defenders.