Watchlist: Forwards to watch this summer

<p>With players, coaches and fans anxious to get back in the gym this summer, Prep Hoops Kansas is taking a look at several prospects coming off a strong season last year who are ready to hit the hardwood.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="889535" first="Austin" last="Hilton"], 6’2, G/F, 2021, Belle Plaine </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another strong scoring option and leader for Belle Plaine who works well with fellow junior teammate and guard [player_tooltip player_id="889511" first="Eli" last="Wiseman"]. Hilton plays off the ball and looks to move and slash and find openings and angles around the basket. He plays hard on defense and looks to contest shots and make plays in full court situations. Hilton can score in variety of ways and uses the glass, can score in transition and as a spot-up player. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946221" first="Devin" last="Loudermilk"], 6’3, G/F, 2021, West Elk</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A strong wing player on the rise who has good hops in the ability to make plays at the rim. Loudermilk runs the floor well and can create with his dribbling as a nice shot from the mid-range and on the perimeter. He attacks the paint and can score using his step back or simply by overpowering opponents. A two player who likes to make plays at the rim.</span></p> <p><b>Joao Carlos Ramirez, 6’7, F, 2022, Seabury</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ramirez is a promising young talent who is good at setting screens and rolling to the basket. He has good size 6’7 and long arms and a soft touch around the basket. He attacks when he has the ball in his hands and moves well off the ball as well. He can handle the ball on the perimeter at times and shows the ability to stretch the floor with the shooting and outwork opponents as a rebounder and second chance scorer. </span></p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="946226" first="Harlan" last="Obioha"], 6’11, F, 2021, Hoxie </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Obioha emerged this last season as a terrific force inside. He has elite height and a football frame and shows toughness, grit and all-around force around the basket. Listed at 6’11 Obioha has a clear height advantage against the average defender and he shows the touch and the know how to score and maneuver and get to the free-throw line.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></p> <p><b>Tyus Wilson, 6’6, G/F, 2021, Sterling </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A solid up-and-down player who can score, facilitate and protect the basket at a high level. Wilson has great size at 6’6 and shows the mobility and athleticism needed to make plays inside and outside. He attacks the basket and is a strong rebounder and can connect through contact. He is a skilled player who is good at scoring in bunches and has a lot of potential on both ends of the floor.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>