Updated 2021 Rankings: Top Forwards

<p>Our Class of 2021 rankings have been updated and there were definitely some notes and game film to go over in order to make our best placements for now. With that said, here’s a look at the top forwards we identified in the class.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="606247" first="Ben" last="Gregg"], Clackamas - Ranked #2</strong></p> <p>Gregg made the move up to the 6A level from 2A and there certainly didn’t seem to be any issue with the jump in competition level. The 6-foot-8 forward pretty much dominated from day one and was an offensive force pretty much wherever he was on the court. Gregg can use his size to post up down low, but can easily set up outside to knock down threes or create off of the dribble. He’s a Top 100 nationally ranked player and has a whole host of Division I offers with others on the cusp of offering.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="606255" first="Trace" last="Salton"], Lake Oswego - #7</strong></p> <p>Salton missed a portion of his sophomore year but you could see the elevation in his game as a junior. The 6-foot-5 forward has always been able to utilize his strength and size down low but he’s improved his ability to hit perimeter shots and put the ball on the floor to get to the rack. Salton has the athleticism to finish plays at the rim as well. He recently picked up his first Division I scholarship offer from UC Riverside and has other schools monitoring his progress.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="855928" first="Nick" last="Zuro"], South Salem - #11</strong></p> <p>Zuro is originally from Oregon and while he didn’t play high school ball in the state until this year, he certainly made his presence known. The 6-foot-7 forward has a rugged build, runs the floor well, and can powerfully finish at the rim. Zuro isn’t all about brute strength however as he is able to step out and hit jumpers from the elbow on out. As he continues to further develop his ability to put the ball on the floor, there’s no question that Zuro is worthy of Division I recruiting attention.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="855930" first="Jalen" last="Grable"], Westview - #16</strong></p> <p>Grable is one of the top run-and-jump athletes in the Class of 2021. As a junior, the 6-foot-4 forward’s ability to rebound and defend the paint were critical towards Westview’s success in 2019-20. Grable has a fairly quick first step and his long strides and length make him extremely dangerous as a finisher in transition. In the half-court setting, he’s an underrated passer and has improved his perimeter shot. Grable has plenty of upside and it will be interesting to see how he continues to develop his perimeter game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="855932" first="Braden" last="Hudgins"], Forest Grove - #19</strong></p> <p>One of the better outside shooters in the class, Hudgins advanced his game as a junior. The 6-foot-6 forward first and foremost added muscle to his body, which allowed him to become more of a threat around the basket and help out with rebounding and defense. His calling card remains his ability to knock down open shots and while his release may seem a bit laborious, it’s effective.</p>