2023 Forwards set to have a Big Season
The 2023 class is in the Garden State is filled with big-time talent. Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . was selected as Second Teal All-State and is the top-ranked prospect…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe 2023 class is in the Garden State is filled with big-time talent. Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . was selected as Second Teal All-State and is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class. Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ had some big-time moments for Roselle Catholic over the course of his debut season, while Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ was consistent all season long for Gill St. Bernard’s. Akil Watson Akil Watson 6'7" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #105 Nation NJ also had a strong freshman campaign for Don Bosco Prep, but the 2023 class is filled with talented frontcourt players. Here are the top 2023 forwards who should have a big 2020-21 season.
Aaron Bradshaw Aaron Bradshaw 7'0" | PF Camden | 2023 State #10 Nation NJ , 6’11 PF Roselle Catholic
Gatorade Player of the Year Cliff Omoruyi Cliff Omoruyi 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2020 #56 Nation NJ patrolled the paint for the Lions and they need to replace his production down low. Bradshaw is more of a face-up big man, but he has the skill and talent to have a productive sophomore season. The lanky stretch four has a good perimeter game and is capable of beating his man off the bounce. Bradshaw has a nice release on his jumper and uses his length to swat shots around the rim. Roselle Catholic will be one of the favorites to take home the Non-Public B North title with Bradshaw getting more touches on offense.
Cornelius Robinson Cornelius Robinson 6'6" | SF Camden | 2023 State #253 Nation NJ , 6’4 SF Camden
The Panthers were the most dominant team in New Jersey, but they have to replace Kentucky commit Lance Ware Lance Ware 6'9" | PF Camden | 2020 #42 Nation NJ . Robinson played solid minutes for head coach Rick Brunson in his first season and is ready for a large role in 2020-21. The 6’4 forward attacks the basket hard and knows how to draw contact. Robinson is a solid rebounder and plays tough defense. Ta’Quan Woodley Ta’Quan Woodley 6'7" | PF Camden | 2021 State #221 Nation NJ will get more minutes down low, which should provide Robinson opportunities to play on the perimeter.
Delroy Smith Delroy Smith 6'7" | PF Hillside | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Newark East Side
Newark East Side is only a year removed from playing in the Tournament of Champions, which Felician commit Mikah Johnson Jr. Mikah Johnson Jr. 6'4" | SG Newark East Side | 2020 State NJ played a key part. Smith had a good debut varsity season and should expect more looks down low. The burly 6’5 forward has a nice touch around the basket and has good hands. Smith plays with good footwork down low and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Newark East Side went 17-10 last season, but should get to the 20-win mark with Smith getting more involved on offense.
Devon Theophile Devon Theophile 6'5" | PF St. Joseph Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF St. Joseph (Hammonton)
Marcus Pierce Marcus Pierce 6'1" | CG Compass Prep | 2022 State NJ and Jordan Stafford Jordan Stafford 6'3" | PG St. Joseph Academy | 2021 State NJ run the show for the Wildcats, but they need someone to replace Daniel Skillings’ production. Theophile played a big role last season and is expected to get more looks down low. The 6’5 forward knows how to get position down low and can score around the basket. Theophile is a solid rebounder and is an underrated shot-blocker. St. Joseph (Hammonton) has the chance to make a deep run in Non-Public B South with Theophile providing a boost down low.
Tristen Guillouette (Westech), 6’7 C Westampton Tech
The Panthers had a strong 2019-20 campaign, but they have to replace Lincoln commit Tyrese Myrick Tyrese Myrick 6'2" | SG Westampton Tech | 2020 State NJ ’s scoring. Guillotte came off the bench during his freshman season, but is ready for a larger role. The 6’7 big man runs the floor well and plays with good footwork down low. Guillotte has a nice release on his jumper and is working on his range. Westampton Tech has the opportunity to compete for the South Jersey Group 3 title with Guillotte getting more involved down low.
Other Players to Watch:
Zack Davis Zack Davis 6'7" | SF Peddie | 2024 State NJ , 6’7 SF Ranney School
Ted Gregoire Ted Gregoire 6'6" | PF Hudson Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 PF Roselle Park
Jalen Pichardo Jalen Pichardo 6'6" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ , 6’4 SF East Brunswick
Carson Howard Carson Howard 6'7" | PF Archbishop Wood | 2023 State PA , 6’7 PF Lacey
Noah Taylor Noah Taylor 6'5" | PF Colonia | 2023 State NJ , 6’4 SF Colonia